Japan's Nikkei 225 index dropped 0.58% to 50,219.18 on October 28, 2025, as investors remained cautious ahead of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae. The Topix index also saw a decline, falling 1.18% to 3,285.87. Meanwhile, South Korea's economy showed resilience with a 1.7% year-on-year GDP growth in the third quarter, exceeding the forecasted 1.5%. This growth was largely driven by a 6% increase in exports, particularly in the semiconductor sector.