South Korea's SK Hynix (SKHY.O) plans a special dividend totaling KRW 16 tln (~$12 bln), the Dong-a Ilbo reports.

CHINA and Belgium exchanged congratulatory letters marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations. CHINA said bilateral ties have developed steadily on mutual respect and mutual benefit, cross‑sector cooperation has produced substantial results and people‑to‑people links are closer, and it will work with King Philippe to elevate the comprehensive friendly cooperative partnership and contribute to healthy, stable China‑EU relations.

Yomiuri reports Japan plans to support banks to provide financing for investments aimed at boosting economic growth.