South Korea's KOSPI opened down 54.81 points, or 0.83%, at 6,571.12 on Monday, Oct. 12.

China A-share innovative drug sector showed pockets of strength; Lamei Pharmaceutical hit the 20% limit-up, North China Pharmaceutical hit limit-up, and Mengke Pharmaceutical-U, Tainuo Maibo-U and Zhongheng Group also advanced.

The Financial Times reports Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said NATO members should be prepared to respond forcefully if Russia conducts ‘hybrid attacks’ that could cause deaths. He warned Moscow’s expanding disruptive operations in Europe raise the likelihood of civilian or military casualties. Sikorski declined to detail specific reprisals, but noted Poland and Estonia invoked NATO’s Article 4 after recent Russian drone and jet airspace incursions, suggesting possible need for tougher collective measures.