Head of Indonesian financial regulator: U.S. debt default has minimal impact on Indonesian financial system.

Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam: The government expects the economy to face challenges in the second half of the year.

Malaysian PM: 2024 federal budget to be announced in October.

Philippine stocks fell 1%.

Market news: U.S. trade representative Dai Qi will meet with the New Zealand trade minister on Friday.

Market news: Iranian President Rahim will visit Indonesia from May 23rd to 24th.

White House senior adviser Ricchetti (after leaving the debt ceiling meeting): We will continue to work tonight.

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South Korea Customs: Chip exports from May 1 to 20 fell by 35.5% year-on-year.

South Korea Customs: From May 1st to 20th, exports fell by 16.1% year-on-year, imports fell by 15.3%, the trade deficit was US$4.3 billion, and the average export value per working day fell by 13.2% year-on-year.

The annual rate of core machinery orders in Japan in March was -3.5%, expected to be 1.40%, and the previous value was 9.80%.

According to Dong-A Ilbo: The Bank of Korea may lower its 2023 GDP growth forecast to 1.4%-1.5%.

The monthly rate of core machinery orders in Japan in March was -3.9%, expected to be 0.7%, and the previous value was -4.50%.

Brazilian President Lula: I hope that the BRICS New Development Bank can have its own currency.

Market news: US Secretary of State Blinken will meet with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Marape at 3:45 pm local time today.

Market news: US Secretary of State Blinken will meet with the Prime Minister of New Zealand at 1:40 pm local time today.

Brazilian President Lula: Protecting the Amazon is the responsibility of the Brazilian people.

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