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Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi: Had a telephone conversation with the Indian Foreign Minister. Issues such as the current situation in the Middle East, ensuring navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz, calming down the situation, and enhancing energy and resource supply capabilities were discussed.

The final monthly CPI value for Germany in March will be announced in ten minutes.

Prime Minister of Singapore: Likewise, I have assured Australian Prime Minister Albanese that Singapore will continue to supply refined oil products to Australia.

Australian Prime Minister Albanese: Reaffirmed our shared commitment with Singapore to support the movement of petroleum products, including diesel, and essential goods such as liquefied natural gas.

Prime Minister of Singapore: I appreciate the assurance given by Australian Prime Minister Albanese that Australia will continue to supply LNG to Singapore.

Singapore Prime Minister: We will keep trade between Singapore and Australia open. This includes liquefied natural gas as well as refined petroleum products such as diesel.

Prime Minister of Singapore: As countries that are open and highly dependent on trade, Singapore and Australia have directly felt the pressure brought by the crisis in the Middle East.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister: We will see when the ceasefire comes into effect and we are ready to respond on our side. Our position is that there is no need to resume strikes at all. A lasting ceasefire would pave the way for real diplomacy to end a conflict that Russia can never win and must finally stop. We believe that a ceasefire is the right strategy to advance diplomatic efforts.

Hong Kong stablecoin concept stocks continued to strengthen in the afternoon. Guotai Junan International (01788.HK) rose by more than 40%, Lion Holdings (02562.HK) rose by more than 17%, Yunfeng Financial (00376.HK) rose by nearly 12%, and China Everbright Holdings (00165.HK) and China Renaissance Capital Holdings (01911.HK) both rose by more than 8%.

Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The minister had an exchange with Jacob Helberg, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and Environment, on deepening India-US science and technology cooperation. A shared vision in resilient supply chains, semiconductors, critical minerals, quantum technology, artificial intelligence, nuclear energy and other areas was discussed.

NI225 reached 57,000 points for the first time since March 3, with an intraday increase of 1.98%.

Japan Meteorological Agency: The probability of El Niño occurring this summer is 70%.

Japan Meteorological Agency: There is currently neither El Niño nor La Niña.

According to the Financial Times: Alibaba appointed Zhou Jingren to lead the artificial intelligence division.

According to the Financial Times: Canada is seeking to join the "Global Combat Aviation Initiative" jointly carried out by the United Kingdom, Italy and Japan.

India's NIFTY 50 index last rose 0.54%, while the NIFTY information technology index fell 1.3%.

The five-year Japanese government bond yield rose 2.5 basis points to 1.850%.

Hong Kong paper stocks experienced a shock correction, with Lee & Man Paper (02314.HK) falling more than 3%, Junqiu Holdings (01481.HK) and Nine Dragons Paper (02689.HK) both falling more than 2%.

Hong Kong stock Zhida Technology (02650.HK) rose by more than 23%, with a turnover of over 50 million yuan. According to the news, Zhida Technology was added to the list of securities subject to the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect.

Hong Kong apparel stocks continued to strengthen. Fast Retailing (06288.HK) rose nearly 10%, Tianji Holdings (01520.HK) rose more than 6%, and Anta Sports (02020.HK), Bosideng (03998.HK) followed suit.