Hong Kong chip shares opened higher: 06809.HK rose over 4%, 01347.HK nearly 4%, while 03986.HK, 09903.HK and 00981.HK also advanced.

Licaitong on-demand 7‑day annualized yield ranged 0.7710%–1.4500%. WeChat Wallet 7‑day annualized yield ranged 0.9220%–1.0520%. Alipay Yu’e Bao 7‑day annualized yield ranged 0.9860%–1.0670%.

South Korea's President Lee told a cabinet meeting critics say leveraged investment products have amplified recent stock-market volatility. He said market participants view the issue as a serious policy concern and urged swift supplementary measures to address the risks. The remarks come as the South Korean stock market has seen sharp swings in recent months; critics warn leveraged tools can magnify price moves in both declines and rallies.