South African government says Johannesburg has fully repaid 5.25 bln rand of overdue power debt to ESKOM.

Southbound funds net sold 7.63 billion yuan today. Via Hong Kong Stock Connect (Shanghai), Alibaba-W and Xiaomi Group-W were net sold HKD 1.118 billion and HKD 590 million respectively; Pop Mart led net buys at HKD 209 million. Via Hong Kong Stock Connect (Shenzhen), Tencent Holdings and Meituan-W were net sold HKD 570 million and HKD 341 million respectively; the top net buy was HKD 496 million.

Ukraine's foreign minister said he has discussed with EU foreign policy chief Kallas measures including strengthening air defenses, further sanctions on Russia and use of frozen Russian assets, and urged guarantees for the security of Black Sea shipping and the grain corridor.