三星電子：預計2026年股東回報資金將達到約90萬億至110萬億韓元。

Aug 21 — Asked about U.S. pressure on Iran at a routine briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China believes military measures and sanctions will not resolve the issue, would only intensify tensions and escalate the situation, are not in any party's interest, and urged resolving differences through dialogue and consultation.

Japan's Nikkei index slipped 0.3% by Friday midday and is on track for about a 4% weekly decline, its largest weekly fall since the week ending July 17, as uncertainty around the Middle East conflict pushed oil higher and heightened inflation concerns. The broader TOPIX fell 0.1% and is set for a roughly 3.4% weekly drop. Nomura strategist Maki Sawada said profit-taking is likely into the weekend as oil and bond yields rise amid Middle East uncertainty.