Japan leading economic index (preliminary) +1.7% MoM in July; prior 0.0%.

Xinbeiyang said at an earnings briefing its robot delivery-station business, developed to meet strategic client demand under a broader unmanned/low-staff strategy, recorded small-batch sales in 1H 2026. The company is also developing smart micro-store solutions for feeder/shuttle robots. It said the business is still at an early stage, carries substantial uncertainty and will not affect current-period operating results, and warned investors of the risks.

Hong Kong stocks: HSI fell more than 1%; Hang Seng Tech Index down 1.06%. Baidu (09888.HK) fell 4.7%, Xiaomi Group (01810.HK) down more than 4%. Longfor Group (00960.HK) and China Resources Mixc Lifestyle (01209.HK) both fell over 3%.