The Indonesian minister said that Indonesia will only allow new smelters that use clean energy.

Market news: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar will lead a Malaysian delegation to attend the ASEAN summit to be held on May 10-11.

The Nikkei 225 rose 1%.

Bank of Thailand: The US banking problems have limited impact on the Thai economy, and we will closely monitor the situation.

WTI crude oil stood at $73/barrel, up 0.36% on the day.

Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan: We will pay close attention to the sustainability of wage growth.

Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan: There are various uncertainties in the outlook, such as whether wage increases will spread to small businesses and continue into next year and beyond.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: There is uncertainty about wage growth.

Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan: It is expected that wage growth will become a trend.

Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan: We are considering publishing some review results before the review ends.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The review is not intended to argue the validity of policy judgments.

Market news: Explosions were heard in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.

Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan: The capital of Japanese financial companies can withstand the rise in yields.

Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan: Despite the impact of rising raw material costs in the past, the Japanese economy is recovering.

Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan: Inflation expectations in Japan have risen and are still at a relatively high level.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Inflation is expected to slow as cost-push factors fade.

Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed at least 10 Palestinians, including five civilians and three leaders of militant groups, according to local hospital officials.

Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan: It is difficult for even experts to make an economic outlook.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: We see good signs in the inflation trend.

Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan: Quantitative easing has had some impact.