Daily brief
Japanese snack makers Calbee and Nissin are switching to monochrome or plain packaging due to unstable ink supplies caused by the Iran war, which has disrupted naphtha imports, a key ingredient for printing ink. The government has held hearings with companies on the issue.
Japan says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered 'understanding' on yen intervention.
BOJ policymakers pointed to upside risks to prices at their April meeting, minutes show.
Hedge funds recorded decade-high weekly buying in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan equities, according to Morgan Stanley.
Japan and the US confirmed close coordination on currency markets after intervention.