According to TASS: Ukraine carried out a drone attack on the Federal Security Service building in Belgorod, Russia.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: The specific monetary policy will depend on the Bank of Japan.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: We must carefully consider whether a positive wage-inflation cycle has emerged to determine whether the conditions are in place to gradually withdraw stimulus measures.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: A comprehensive review of the economy will be conducted to determine policy.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Spring wage negotiations are a focus worthy of attention.

The Russian Defense Ministry said it shot down 58 Ukrainian drones overnight.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Once the price target is within sight, policy adjustments will be considered.

USD/JPY has risen more than 20 points in the short term and is now at 147.70.

Azerbaijan Ministry of Energy: Oil production reached 476,000 barrels per day in February.

The main coking coal contract fell 4.00% during the day and is currently at 1,634.00 yuan/ton.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: The decision on jet exports will be approved by the Cabinet.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida: Failure to export jet fighters will be a disadvantage.

The Japan Business Executives Association welcomed the outcome of wage negotiations.

Chairman of the Japan Metal Trade Union Federation: Compared with other parts of the world, wages in Japan are still very low.

Vietnam’s government bond auction reached US$446 million, the largest so far this year.

The main contract of coking coal fell by more than 3%, now trading at 1,651.5 yuan/ton.

The rupiah rose 0.1% to 15,565 per dollar, its highest level since February 15.