Bank of Japan review member Hajime Takada: No comment on external exchange rate levels.

Bank of Japan deliberation member Takada So: It is not clear whether the rise in inflation expectations is sustainable.

Bank of Japan review member Hajime Takada: There is still a certain distance to achieving the 2% inflation target.

Ukrainian ground forces commander Syrskyi: The situation on the eastern front remains serious. The main task is to ensure defense and prevent the loss of positions in the Kupiansk and Liman front segments.

Market news: Thailand has received 18.1 million foreign tourists so far this year, earning 755.7 billion baht in tourism revenue.

Traders: South Korean manufacturers may have bought about 55,000 metric tons of feed wheat in a private deal, possibly from the Black Sea region.

Market news: Ukraine shot down 8 Russian missiles and 15 drones overnight.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: Need to get India interested in FTAs.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: We will not reach a free trade agreement with India immediately.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: Potential supply chain disruption is a risk.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: Hope to formulate an ASEAN-Japan vision at the December summit.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: Exporters need to work hard to diversify.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: Low unemployment will ease recession.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: I am optimistic about the prospects for economic growth.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: Need to focus on immigration for economic development.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: Skills shortages still need to be addressed.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: The immigration peak is gradually reducing.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: Now is not the time to adjust the personal income tax threshold.

New Zealand Prime Minister Hipkins: Careful management of the books is the top priority. Hope to share the benefits of the economic pie.

Thailand Energy Policy and Planning Office: OPEC’s oil production and the Russia-Ukraine conflict will affect Thailand’s energy.