South Korean President Lee and US Treasury Secretary Bessent discussed rare minerals and supply chain matters, the Blue House said.

South Korea's Prime Minister Kim says authorities will support Samsung Electronics union talks to avoid a strike. The statement comes as the government seeks to prevent labor disruptions at the tech giant.

South Korea's Prime Minister Kim stated that authorities will support ongoing union talks at Samsung Electronics to prevent any strike action, according to Yonhap.

Vietnam plans to raise the foreign ownership limit for airlines, a move expected to lead to operational adjustments by carriers.

Vietnam plans to increase the foreign ownership limit for airlines, prompting carriers to adjust their operations.

Japan reports a record $219 billion current account surplus as exports climb by more than 11%. The figure marks the largest surplus on record for the nation.

Japan recorded a record current account surplus of $219 billion, driven by an 11% increase in exports.

India's private gas pumps cut diesel sales or hike rates as global oil prices advance, shifting demand to state-run refiners.

India's private gas-pump operators have either reduced diesel sales or increased prices in response to rising global oil prices, leading to a surge in demand for state-run refiners.