The MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell as much as 2%, the biggest drop since July 29, following the decline in US semiconductor stocks that were sold off overnight. Korea's Kospi Index once fell 6.8%, the biggest drop since July 29. Samsung Electronics fell 7.6%, and SK Hynix fell 9.5%. Japan's TSE index fell 2.7%.

The MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell as much as 2%, the biggest drop since July 29, following the decline in US semiconductor stocks that were sold off overnight. Korea's Kospi Index once fell 6.8%, the biggest drop since July 29. Samsung Electronics fell 7.6%, and SK Hynix fell 9.5%. Japan's TSE index fell 2.7%.