China A-share culture and media sector rallied again; Fushi Holdings and Zhewen Hulian hit daily price limits, while Yidian Tianxia, BlueFocus and Zhidemai also advanced.

Bank of Japan September meeting minutes: a Ministry of Finance representative said they expect the Bank of Japan to carefully review the impact of the meeting's policy rate change on economic activity and prices, among other factors.

The 140th Canton Fair closed in Guangzhou today, drawing 352,000 overseas buyers from 219 countries and regions—up 12.2% from the previous session and a record high. Of roughly 32,000 exhibitors, more than 11,000 were high-quality firms including specialized and 'single‑champion' companies. Exhibits highlighted frontier products such as high-end chips, advanced energy storage and manned and unmanned drones. AI-driven products in service robotics, smart home and smart eldercare, pitched at practical application scenarios to tap overseas consumer demand, were also showcased as highlights.