Malaysia plans to attract 16.1 million foreign tourists this year, up 60 percent from last year.

The MSCI index of shares in Asia outside Japan fell 1%.

According to Nikkei Asia: NATO plans to set up a liaison office in Tokyo, Japan.

US Geological Survey: 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck 37 kilometers northwest of El Cardo, Peru.

S&P: First Republic will almost certainly default on any outstanding senior financial obligations given our view that the remaining asset base is insufficient.

South Korean Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho: Fears of shrinking global economic growth are growing.

Korean Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho: Aggressive monetary tightening has increased financial market volatility.

European Mediterranean Seismological Center: 5.4-magnitude earthquake hits Panama.

South Korean Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho: South Korea and the Asian Development Bank will establish a climate technology center.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC): ASIC has issued a temporary stop trading order for 26 investment products from 18 issuers since 1 July 2022, implying a total of A$6.6 billion invested by retail investors.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC): Initial review finds significant room for improvement in how investment product issuers meet their design and distribution obligations.

Gold sales at the Perth Mint fell to 75,166 ounces in April, while silver sales rose to 1.948 million ounces.

New Zealand Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Hawkesby: Insurance costs are expected to rise after the hurricane.

Palestinian official: Israel and Gaza armed groups agree to ceasefire.

Hawkesby, deputy chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of New Zealand: Debt-to-income (DTI) decisions in 2024 will depend on environmental conditions.

New Zealand Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Hawkesby: Non-performing housing loans have risen, but are still low.

Market news: US, Canada confirm commitment to clean energy and electrification.