The 10-year JGB yield fell 3 basis points to 0.645%.

Market news: Italy is considering launching a 1.5 billion euro plan to increase the birth rate.

Australian Trade Minister: Expect EU to offer better free trade deal after negotiations stalled in July.

Australian Trade Minister: Hope to hold talks with EU Trade Commissioner in the next few weeks.

Australian Trade Minister: A free trade agreement with the EU will mean easier access to key minerals in Europe.

The yield on 10-year JGBs fell 2.5 basis points to 0.650%.

COMEX gold broke through $1,950 an ounce, up 0.10% on the day.

South Korean Prime Minister: Import ban on Fukushima fishery and food products will continue until public concerns ease.

Ukrainian official: Airstrike in Donetsk injures seven.

South Korean Prime Minister: Urge Japan to transparently and responsibly disclose wastewater discharge information in the next 30 years.

According to the British Financial Times: Blackstone Group restarted the issuance of retail M&A funds.

Domestic car sales in Thailand stood at 58,419 units in July.

Vehicle production in Thailand rose by 4.72% year-on-year in July (+1.78% in June).

The MSCI Asia Pacific index rose 1%.

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Changyong: Mortgage rates of 1-2% over the past decade may not be seen again.

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Changyong: Some people may argue that more emphasis should be placed on economic growth, but inflation is the most important right now.

Indonesian Finance Minister: ASEAN will consolidate existing healthcare funds into a single fund.

Russian military: Three Ukrainian drones shot down in Russian region.

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Changyong: If market volatility increases after the September U.S. policy meeting, the Bank of Korea can intervene.