Japan's Nikkei 225 erased early gains and was trading flat.

On Sept 26 at a forum, Philippine defense minister Teodoro commented on the South China Sea. China’s embassy in the Philippines spokesman Ji Lingpeng described Teodoro as extremely anti‑China, saying he has long attacked and smeared China to gain political capital. The embassy said his remarks disregard facts, aim to disrupt China‑Philippines relations and sow discord between the two peoples, and that such efforts will not succeed.

Iran foreign minister Araghchi said Iran is prepared to negotiate and also ready to respond to any aggression, even if that would lead to a devastating war.