Thailand's benchmark stock index rose 1% to 1,583.91 points, its highest level since April 19, 2023.

Russia is reportedly considering imports of aviation fuel, a Russian business news agency reports.

Changzhou Liyuan New Energy completed a CNY440m B round, with the investor backed by Changzhou Jintan state capital. Proceeds will buy machinery and raw materials for a high‑performance lithium‑battery cathode materials project. Post‑round valuation is about CNY6.4bn. Changzhou Liyuan is a subsidiary of Longpan Technology Group, focused on R&D, manufacture and sales of core lithium‑battery materials.