Indonesia exempts nickel pig iron, some palm oil derivatives from centralized export policy, Reuters reports

Bank Indonesia to lower forex purchase threshold to $25,000 from June 2026 to curb speculation and support rupiah stability.

Bank Indonesia will reduce the threshold for foreign exchange purchases without supporting documents from $50,000 to $25,000 per transaction starting June 2026, to curb speculative activity and ease pressure on the rupiah.

Indian retailers raise fuel prices for third time as Iran war pressures supply chain.

Indian retailers raise fuel prices for a third time, citing the Iran war.

China deploys over 100 vessels in waters near Taiwan, security chief says, raising regional tensions.

Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General says China has deployed over 100 vessels in waters around Taiwan, according to a statement.

ECB's Stournaras says preserving credibility argues for rate increase next month

European Central Bank Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras said that preserving the ECB's credibility is a strong argument in favor of an interest-rate increase next month.