Japan’s chief cabinet secretary Matsuno said that more than JPY2 trln will be allocated to offset the impact of rising prices.
The U.S. and South Korea will hold their most expansive military drills in June.
Defense officials from China and Australia held their first formal meeting since 2019.
Australia’s February Leading Index -0.1% m/m (last -0.1%)
New Zealand’s Q1 Westpac Consumer Sentiment 77.7 (last 75.6)