KOSPI & Taiwan

KOSPI: The KOSPI was up 0.5%, helped by technology-related stocks.

Taiwan: Taiwan was a topic of discussion during the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

KOSPI: Seoul's KOSPI index surged over five percent, passing 7,000 points for the first time, largely propelled by the strong performance of Samsung Electronics and other tech firms.

Taiwan: Taiwan's Taiex surged, with strong performance from computer chipmakers like TSMC.

KOSPI: The KOSPI closed at a fresh record, driven by technology stocks amid the artificial intelligence boom.

Taiwan: Taiwan's status was a topic of discussion during the summit between the United States and China.

KOSPI: Seoul's Kospi gained 1%, reflecting a positive market reaction in South Korea.

Taiwan: Taiwan was a central point of contention during the summit, with Xi Jinping warning Donald Trump that differences over the self-governed island could lead to conflict. The United States is considering an arms sale to Taiwan, which China opposes.

KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI index sank due to worries about potential government redistribution of AI profits, though it later recouped some losses.

Taiwan: Donald Trump plans to discuss Taiwan and an $11 billion weapons package during his meeting with Xi Jinping.

KOSPI: South Korea's Kospi dropped 0.8% as Asian markets reacted to Donald Trump's tariff announcement, with South Korea facing a 25% tariff.

KOSPI: South Korea's KOSPI jumped, indicating positive performance in some international markets.