South Korea's KOSPI index rose 1.00% intraday.

Axios reported a US official said Vice President Vance sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezai saying any negotiations aimed at preventing a US military strike "must address the nuclear issue." The letter, focused on the possibility of restarting US‑Iran talks, is the highest‑level US contact with Iran in months. Vance urged President Trump to send the letter; a US official said Trump is positive about it but declined to disclose when it was sent. Trump told reporters Wednesday the letter was intended to help Iran obtain needed medical supplies.

Hong Kong physical-AI stocks extended gains; 02432.HK rose over 12%, 09880.HK rose over 11%, 02525.HK rose over 10% and 00068.HK rose nearly 9%.