On China’s A-share market the AI PC sector opened higher; China Great Wall hit the daily limit-up, while Guanghe Technology, Tongfu Microelectronics and Guoxin Technology opened higher.

Median of seven economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal see Singapore’s Aug CPI rising 2.3% YoY, versus 2.2% in July. Six respondents expect core CPI excluding private road transport and accommodation to accelerate to 2.2% YoY from July’s 2.0%. A DBS Group economist said the prints may reflect lagged pass-through from higher global energy prices, noting electricity and gas surged sharply for a second month. Data due Wednesday.

China's State Council Information Office will hold a Kickoff of the 15th Five-Year Plan series briefing at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. Ministry of Culture and Tourism spokesman and Vice Minister Wang Jianhua will outline measures to advance high-quality development in the culture and tourism sector during the 15th Five-Year Plan and take questions.