China export growth accelerated in May on AI demand, U.S. shipments surge - WSJ

China's foreign trade expands 16.9% year-on-year in May, customs data shows.

China's foreign trade in yuan-denominated terms grew 16.9 percent year on year in May, according to data from the General Administration of Customs.

U.S. expands list of Chinese tech firms it says aid Beijing's military, WSJ reports. The move escalates trade tensions and targets companies involved in advanced technologies.

The U.S. has expanded its list of Chinese technology companies that it says assist Beijing's military, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Indonesia's central bank unexpectedly hikes benchmark rate 25 bps in off-cycle meeting to support the rupiah.

Indonesia's central bank unexpectedly raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points in an off-cycle meeting to shore up the rupiah.

South Korea Q1 GDP grows 1.8% q/q, beating advance estimate https://t.co/06xL14YKT6

South Korea's first-quarter gross domestic product grew 1.8% quarter-on-quarter, stronger than the advance estimate, according to Reuters.