Asian markets ended higher on Friday after China said it's evaluating the possibility of trade talks with the United States, raising hopes of trade war de-escalation. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rallied with tech and EV stocks leading the surge fueled by speculation of a U.S.-China trade deal. Japanese markets rose sharply, with exporters rising on a weaker yen after the Bank of Japan trimmed its growth and inflation forecasts. Shares in Taiwan rose, led by contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), after strong earnings from two major U.S. tech giants eased concerns about AI demand despite tariff disruptions under President Donald Trump. Chinese market remained closed for Labour Day.
| Asian Indices | Last Trade | Change in Points | Change in % |
| Shanghai Composite | -- | -- | -- |
| Hang Seng | 22,504.68 | 385.27 | 1.71 |
| Jakarta Composite | 6,815.73 | 48.93 | 0.72 |
| KLSE Composite | 1,542.49 | 2.27 | 0.15 |
| Nikkei 225 | 36,830.69 | 378.39 | 1.03 |
| Straits Times | 3,845.14 | 12.63 | 0.33 |
| KOSPI Composite | 2,559.79 | 3.18 | 0.12 |
| Taiwan Weighted | 20,787.64 | 552.61 | 2.66 |
