Thailand’s Labor Minister: Looking to review minimum wage increase plan.

According to the British Financial Times: PUMA will terminate its sponsorship of the Israeli national football team.

Ukrainian Air Force: Ukrainian air defense systems destroyed 9 of 15 Russian-launched drones and two missiles.

U.S. Central Command: The ship Strinda reported damage caused by a fire on board, but no casualties so far.

U.S. Central Command: The oil tanker Strinda was attacked by a missile. The missile was launched from areas controlled by the Houthi armed forces in Yemen.

Prime Minister of Malaysia: Appoints Fadillah Yusof as Minister of Energy.

Prime Minister of Malaysia: Announced cabinet reshuffle.

The Thai baht fell 0.8% against the US dollar on the day, its lowest level since November 16.

According to a Reuters survey, the Philippine central bank will keep interest rates unchanged at 6.50% on December 14. 23 out of 24 economists hold this view; one of them expects an increase of 25 basis points.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasumin Nishimura: While cooperating with the investigation, we will provide explanations as needed.

Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasumi Nishimura: Will cooperate with the investigation into the funding scandal.

U.S. defense officials said a land-based cruise missile launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen hit the motorcycle transport ship Strinda, causing some damage and fire.

Market Information: Argentina temporarily halts grain export registrations ahead of announcing economic measures.

The main contract of Shanghai Nickel fell by 2.33% during the day and is now quoted at 129,930 yuan/ton.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Defense funding is expected to increase by 1 trillion yen.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Work needs to continue to avoid delays in budget and tax decisions.

Google says it will appeal the ruling in an antitrust case against Fortnite developer Epic Games.