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Hong Kong stocks continued to rise in the afternoon, with the Hang Seng Technology Index rising 2% and the Hang Seng Index rising 1.8%. Pharmaceutical stocks rose, with Zhaoyan New Drug (06127.HK) rising nearly 18%.

The 40-year Japanese government bond yield fell 3.5 basis points to 3.670%.

The 2-year Japanese government bond yield rose 1.5 basis points to 1.065%.

Russian attacks on energy facilities in Ukraine's southern Odessa region triggered fires and power outages.

Central Bank of Russia: (Russia) has the right to protect its own interests in accordance with the law.

Russian Central Bank: EU plan to use Russian assets is illegal.

According to Hindustan Times: U.S. Trade Representative Greer said at a Senate committee meeting that Washington hopes that the 25% tariff imposed on India's purchase of Russian oil can be lifted as soon as possible.

The 30-year Japanese government bond yield fell 3.5 basis points to 3.345%. The 5-year Japanese government bond yield rose 1.5 basis points to 1.435%.

SIAM, the Society of the Indian Automobile Manufacturers: Total domestic passenger car sales in India in November were 412,405 units.

Hong Kong insurance stocks strengthened. China Taiping (00966.HK) rose nearly 5%, China Life (02628.HK) and China Pacific Insurance (02601.HK) rose more than 4%, Ping An of China (02318.HK) rose more than 3%, and AIA (01299.HK) rose 2.5%.

Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: US Secretary of State Rubio confirmed that the United States is willing to constructively promote peace.

Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Thailand’s foreign minister told U.S. Secretary of State Rubio that sustainable peace must be backed by action and sincere commitment.

Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Thailand's foreign minister told U.S. Secretary of State Rubio that Thailand is committed to peace and peaceful solutions.

Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The call with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio prepared for the call between U.S. President Trump and the Thai Prime Minister.

Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The foreign minister spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio on Friday.

Australia's S&P/ASX200 index closed up 105.30 points, or 1.23%, on December 12 (Friday), at 8697.30 points.

Japan lifts tsunami warning following earthquake in Tohoku region.

Meta Platforms (META.O): Aman Jain has been appointed as Meta’s head of public policy in India.

The Russian Ministry of Defense: 90 Ukrainian drones were shot down in multiple regions of Russia last night.

Japan's October inventory monthly rate finalized at 0.4%, compared with the previous value of 0.6%.