According to a statement, ASML said that the new export control regulations formulated by the Dutch government will not have an impact on its profits.

Governor of the Central Bank of Poland: The second half of 2025 may be the right time to cut interest rates.

Market news: The Indian government is considering lowering gasoline and diesel prices.

Indian Trade Minister: The steel industry has been invited to understand the unfair competition they face and take appropriate steps.

Gazprom: Will continue to supply natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, with volumes reaching 42.3 million cubic meters on Friday.

Airbus received a total of 46 orders in August.

Airbus delivered 47 aircraft in August 2024.

According to Nikkei: Toyota has lowered its global electric vehicle production plan from 1.5 million units. Toyota plans to produce 1 million electric vehicles worldwide by 2026.

[Japanese stock market opened and closed lower in the afternoon, with the Nikkei 225 index closing down 0.7%] The Nikkei 225 index closed down 0.7% at 36,391.47 points; the Topix index closed down 0.9% at 2,597.42 points.

Ukraine said it shot down 27 of 44 Russian drones launched during the night.

According to the Financial Times: 11 EU countries are pushing for the Southern Common Market trade agreement.

Market news: Mazda and Panasonic Energy will prepare to supply electric vehicle batteries, and they will receive 28.3 billion yen in battery production subsidies.

Hong Kong Observatory: Strong Wind Signal No. 3 was issued at 12:40 p.m., replacing Northeast Gale or Storm Signal No. 8. The average wind speed in Hong Kong is expected to be 41 to 62 kilometers per hour.

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party member Shinjiro Koizumi: Restarting and building nuclear reactors are viable options.