South Korea's finance ministry said it will seek policy coordination with the Bank of Korea and strengthen cooperation on market monitoring.

Israel's Channel 12, citing two sources, reports Prime Minister Netanyahu flew to Abu Dhabi today on a private jet and met UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, remaining in the emirate for a full day. The Israeli prime minister's office and the UAE embassy did not immediately comment. The visit comes amid domestic controversy over allegations that bin Zayed warned Netanyahu shortly before the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023 attack.

MOFCOM’s U.S. and Americas Department head briefed on outcomes of the eighth-round U.S.-China economic and trade consultations. In the talks both sides exchanged views on increasing direct passenger flights and agreed to maintain communication on adding U.S.-China flights and related matters.