HSI closed down 492.13 points (-1.89%) at 25,517.33 on Monday Aug 24. Hang Seng Tech Index closed down 172.12 points (-3.61%) at 4,594.04. Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) closed down 162.98 points (-1.89%) at 8,471.36. Hang Seng Red Chip Index closed down 44.72 points (-1.04%) at 4,247.63.

Indonesia's DSI CEO said the firm aims to bring credibility and transparency to commodity markets and is actively engaging with market participants to identify value-add opportunities.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said that as Tehran's defence capabilities have been upgraded drawing on past experience, contemporary diplomacy cannot rely on old tools and methods. He called the United States' measures conducted under the name "economic war" a typical example of economic terrorism, and warned any cooperation with U.S. illegal actions would have serious consequences, saying Iran will not remain helpless.