According to Japan Broadcasting Association NHK: Japan’s new fiscal year budget was passed by a majority vote at the plenary meeting of the House of Representatives and will then be submitted to the Senate for voting.

President of Japan Business Federation: The US-Japan exchange rate exceeding 150 is excessive.

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire: Oppose any tax increase policy.

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire: I ask all state agencies to come up with ideas for cutting spending within a month.

Gazprom: It will continue to deliver natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, with a delivery volume of 42.4 million cubic meters on Saturday.

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire: Although growth is in line with expectations, our tax revenue is lower than expected, leading to an increase in the deficit.

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire: France will achieve a resilient growth rate in the next few years.

Fitch: The gap between loan growth and deposit growth of Indian banks is expected to persist.

S&P: Regulatory actions in India’s financial sector could lead to increased compliance costs and could weaken the competitiveness of smaller companies.

S&P: The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to increase the risk weight of unsecured personal loans and credit cards is aimed at limiting growth.

S&P: Stricter regulations may disrupt affected entities and increase caution among Indian fintech companies and other regulated entities. It is expected that Indian regulatory actions will push banks and financial companies to pay better attention to policies and processes.

UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths resigns due to health reasons.

Member of the Policy Committee of the Bank of Korea: Domestic demand is more sensitive to interest rates than in the past, and once the interest rate cut is implemented, it will have a positive impact on consumer spending.

Pakistan Oil and Gas Development Corporation: Natural gas condensate was discovered in Well No. 2 of Kohat. This discovery is an important breakthrough for Pakistan Oil and Gas Development Corporation in the Kohat block.

Thailand Investment Promotion Board: It is expected to usher in the first-ever semiconductor investment project this year.

Thailand Investment Promotion Board: 40 battery-related projects have been approved.

Thailand Investment Promotion Board: Thailand received foreign direct investment applications worth 850 billion baht in 2023. There are 17 electric vehicle manufacturers seeking investment approval.

S&P: Strong coal inventories could pose downside risk to U.S. natural gas in summer.

Former US President Trump: Israel is losing international support and should "end" the conflict in the Gaza Strip.