Early morning coverage focused on Bank of Japan's potential triple rate hike consideration, while Chinese unfavorability toward Japan reached 90%. Nomura Securities executives returned compensation following former employee's criminal charges, implementing new customer visit protocols requiring supervisor presence.
PayPay Bank's announcement of 2% interest rates on both yen and dollar deposits marked shifting competition in banking. Pacific fishing negotiations concluded with 1.5x increase in bluefin tuna quotas, signaling policy shifts in marine resource management.
The afternoon saw dramatic developments from South Korea, with President Yoon declaring martial law, citing opposition "anti-state activities" and administrative paralysis. Coverage shifted from initial announcement to increasingly forceful presidential statements about "purging pro-North forces" and "protecting from communist elements," marking first such declaration in 44 years.
