Politico reported NASA's planned nuclear-powered Mars mission is expected to cost more than $2 bln.

Hong Kong close: Hang Seng Index (HSI) -0.04%, Hang Seng TECH Index +1.32%. Chip stocks led gains: 01347.HK and 06809.HK each rose >17%; 03986.HK, 06082.HK, 09903.HK and SMIC (00981.HK) gained >10%. AI-related stocks jumped—02513.HK ~+37%, 03317.HK ~+17%, MINIMAX-W (00100.HK) >+15%. PCB plays outperformed—01888.HK +12%, 00148.HK +9%. Top-performing sectors included optical communications, gold, non-ferrous metals, brain–computer interfaces, power equipment and commercial aerospace; laggards were oil, department stores, mainland banks, mainland property, film and coal.

WSJ: Despite Middle East conflict underscoring supply vulnerabilities, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will proceed with a $6.2bn Umm Shaif gas-cap development, reinforcing its bet on persistently strong long-term natural gas demand.