Vietnam plans to boost annual production of rare earth mines to 2.02 million tonnes by 2030, government documents show.

Mexican President López said he had met with advisers from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The MSCI Asia Pacific index rose 1 percent to 167.88.

The Indonesian minister will meet with Musk in California on Aug. 3.

Philippine Central Bank Deputy Governor: Future monetary policy actions will continue to be data-dependent and guided by changing domestic conditions.

Philippine Central Bank Deputy Governor: The focus remains on getting inflation back on track with the target.

Philippine Central Bank Deputy Governor: If necessary, will continue to implement austerity measures.

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Philippine Finance Minister Diokno: Willing to increase the deficit if necessary, as long as we can continue with infrastructure projects.

Philippine Finance Minister Diokno: Our goal is to pursue a highly competitive Philippine peso, not too strong or too weak.

Philippine Finance Minister Diokno: The Philippine peso is currently in a comfortable position.

Philippine Finance Minister Diokno: Not worried about the possible depreciation of the Philippine peso.

The Philippine stock index rose 1 percent to 6,698.41 points.

Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines: The challenge we face now is inflation.

USGS: A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck 54 kilometers west of Pant Makassar, East Timor.

USGS: A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck 49 kilometers west of Pantamakasar, East Timor.

Documents show that Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao seeks to dismiss the lawsuit of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Ukrainian military administration: Russia launches airstrikes on Kiev.