Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: We need to be very cautious in cutting sales tax.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: The scale of economic assistance cannot be determined at present.

Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia: Malaysia’s 5G network covers 70.2% of densely populated areas, and we are expected to achieve the 80% coverage target by the end of 2023.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hiroshi: Any sales tax reduction needs to be carefully considered.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: We will consider various factors for intervention.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hiroshi: Sales tax is an important source of funds.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: No comment on whether Japan will intervene in the foreign exchange market.

U.S. Congressman Nehls said that former U.S. President Trump will support Jim Jordan as Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority expects 300 financial leaders to attend the investment summit.

Indonesia may seek a new partner to develop its Tuban refinery amid uncertainty with Russian oil company Rosneft, the minister said.

Spot gold fell back below $1,820 per ounce, down 0.01% on the day.

Market News: Newmont workers accept offer to end strike in Mexico.

Market news: Vietnam may extend the 2% value-added tax reduction until mid-2024.

Reserve Bank of Australia: A major economic downturn is unlikely to have a material impact on financial stability.

Reserve Bank of Australia: Risks posed by Australian non-bank institutions remain low.

Reserve Bank of Australia: Any increase in unemployment will increase pressure but is unlikely to pose a threat to the entire system.

Reserve Bank of Australia: A small proportion of households are in the early stages of financial stress, but the proportion is increasing.

Reserve Bank of Australia: Banks have the ability to cope with any increase in mortgage arrears and absorb loan losses.