China's NMPA has approved Lupeng Pharmaceutical's rocbrutinib, a fourth-generation BTK inhibitor, for adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma.

This article is about Innovent Biologics' CLDN18.2 ADC, not Lupeng Pharmaceutical's rocbrutinib.

This article reports on Kexing Biopharm's GB10 Phase I trial, unrelated to Innovent Biologics' IBI343 NDA.

Kim Jong-un met the Naegohyang Women's FC team in Pyongyang after their historic AFC Women's Champions League title win.

A video shows Kim Jong Un smiling while celebrating with the Naegohyang Women's FC football team.

New article shows Kim Jong Un celebrating with the Naegohyang Women's FC football team.

The new article adds details about Kim Jong-un's emotional celebration with the winning team.

Kim Jong Un inspected a new nuclear material production facility and called for further expansion of North Korea's nuclear capabilities.

Kim Jong Un called for "exponential" nuclear expansion, citing worsening security threats and a new long-term plan.

Indonesian stocks fell to a five-year low and the rupiah hit a record low due to investor concerns about high oil prices impacting the country's finances.

Article restates that Indonesian stocks hit a five-year low and the rupiah a record low, highlighting economic challenges.

The rupiah is nearing a significant psychological threshold, prompting anticipation of a more robust central bank intervention.

The rupiah has now reached the 18,000 level against the dollar, with markets anticipating central bank intervention.

Indonesia's free school meals program, a key initiative of Prabowo's government, has caused illness in tens of thousands of children.

Investigators are searching the National Nutrition Agency's offices after its leader was fired.

Investigators are now scrutinizing the operations of the national free meals agency following the dismissal of its leader.

Indonesia arrests former nutrition agency chief and two others for corruption related to the free school meals program.

Indonesian authorities arrested Dadan Hindayana, head of an agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's free meals program, on corruption charges.

Japan's Nikkei 225 and Topix indices reached record highs, gaining 0.91% and 0.93% respectively, amid Middle East tensions.

The Nikkei 225 index surpassed 68,000 for the first time, following new record highs on Wall Street.

Asian stocks reached a record high, driven by AI trade, while the yen neared 160 against the dollar.

The new article adds that oil prices and the dollar climbed due to renewed Gulf hostilities, and that AI bulls pushed stock indexes to record highs in Taiwan and Japan.

Asian stocks, including the Nikkei, hit record highs, driven by stimulus optimism rather than geopolitical concerns.

Asian tech shares rallied, surpassing Middle East tensions as the Nikkei climbed to a record high, driven by gains in key technology sectors.

European stocks and U.S. futures dipped slightly due to rising oil prices following new Gulf hostilities, while Asian markets continued to climb.

The Nikkei 225 reached an all-time high, mirroring Wall Street's gains, continuing a positive trend.

Wall Street indexes retreated after reaching record highs, influenced by Middle East conflict and inflation concerns.

Alibaba CTO Wu Zeming has been appointed to the company's elite steering committee, joining co-founders Jack Ma and Joe Tsai in strategic decision-making.

Alibaba's stock surged 6% on June 2, 2026, driven by the launch of its new AI model Qwen3.7-Plus and a six-year UEFA partnership.

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Franklin Templeton's Dina Ting highlights the long-term resilience of Korean and Taiwanese semiconductor markets amid the global tech rally.

South Korea has overtaken India to become the world's sixth-largest equity market, driven by its semiconductor firms benefiting from AI demand.

Goldman Sachs upgrades Taiwan and South Korea stocks, citing strong earnings growth and potential for continued AI chipmaker gains.

Foreign investors are shifting capital from India to North Asia due to the AI boom, impacting India's market.

The article provides context on the AI rally, mentioning the US-Iran impasse, but adds no new specific information beyond existing reporting.

SK Hynix plans to double its memory chip wafer capacity in the next five years to meet rising global demand.

SK Hynix's market cap surpassed $1 trillion in May, driven by AI chip demand and positive earnings outlooks.

Australian company pre-tax profits fell 4.1% in Q1, a significant drop from the previous quarter's 1.6% increase.

Australian business inventories rose 0.5% in Q1, reversing a 0.1% decrease from the previous quarter.

Australian building approvals fell 3.4% in April, a steeper decline than the -1.5% forecast.

Australia's current account deficit widened to $27.1B in Q1, worse than forecasts and the previous quarter.

Australia's building approvals surged 23.1% in April, a significant increase from the prior month's 19.7%.

Australia's net exports contribution to GDP fell to -0.8% in Q1, a decline from -0.1% in the previous period.

Australia's private house approvals fell 1% in April, a reversal from March's 0.9% rise.

Australian private sector house prices fell 1.0% M/M, reversing the prior month's 0.9% gain.

Australia's company operating profit fell 1.3% in Q1, missing estimates and reversing prior gains.

Australia's inventories grew 0.5% in Q/Q, exceeding estimates and reversing the prior quarter's decline.

Restates earlier reporting that Australian government spending was flat in Q1 and contributed 0% to GDP.

Australian government spending was flat in Q1, adding nothing to GDP growth.

South Korea's trade surplus hit a record in May, but currency pressures are a growing concern.

South Korea's May trade balance showed a surplus of 26.95 billion KRW, surpassing forecasts and previous figures.

South Korea's May exports grew 53.2%, surpassing the 48.4% forecast and the previous 48%.

South Korea's Manufacturing PMI rose to 54.8 in May, up from 53.6, indicating expansion.

South Korea's export growth hit a four-decade high, driven by record chip sales fueled by the AI boom.

Article confirms record May exports driven by AI chip demand, exceeding forecasts and boosting economic outlook.

South Africa's total vehicle sales increased to 51.07K in May from 47.98K in April.

South Korea's May CPI came in at 0.5%, higher than the 0.3% forecast, matching the previous month's rate.

New article reports May 2026 inflation data exceeded expectations, raising concerns about potential interest rate hikes by the Bank of Korea.

Article confirms May CPI rose 3.1% y/y, exceeding forecasts due to high oil prices.

Article adds that May inflation hit a two-year high of 3.1%, potentially leading to monetary tightening.

China's factory activity was flat in May, with the official manufacturing PMI dropping to 50 from 50.3 in April.

China's factory growth has stalled due to weakening export orders and persistent cost pressures.

China's manufacturing PMI hit a three-month low of 50 in May, matching forecasts, while the non-manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1, exceeding expectations.

Australia's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.7 in May, indicating slight expansion after holding steady in April.

China's manufacturing contracted in May, but its services sector expanded, showing a mixed economic picture.

Japan's May manufacturing PMI held steady at 54.5, matching forecasts and previous figures, indicating stable output.

Japan's factory growth slowed in May due to surging costs, despite record export orders.

Japan's manufacturing PMI slowed in July to 52.1, down from 52.7 in June, due to rising cost pressures.

South Korea's factory activity saw its strongest growth in over 5 years in May, driven by stock building amid Middle East conflict concerns.

Article confirms South Korea's manufacturing PMI reached a 5-year high in May, driven by output and new orders, with manufacturers stocking up due to Middle East conflict.

China's official manufacturing PMI fell to 50.0 in May, while the non-manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1.

China's private manufacturing activity slowed in May, aligning with official data indicating a softening economy.

Article confirms China's manufacturing expanded in May at a slower pace, with easing price pressures and moderating demand.

China's manufacturing activity expanded more than expected in May, according to the RatingDog PMI.

Asia's factory activity expanded in May, driven partly by stockpiling due to Middle East conflict risks.

New article indicates Asian factory activity expanded in May due to stockpiling amid Middle East conflict risks.

China's May PMIs show a mixed recovery, with services rebounding while manufacturing growth moderates.

New article details India's manufacturing PMI rose to 55.0 in May, driven by domestic demand, despite rising costs and softened optimism.

India's manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in three months in May, driven by demand but tempered by softening business optimism.

Turkey's manufacturing nears stabilization with PMI at 49.8, highest since March 2024.

The new article confirms Turkey's manufacturing sector neared stabilization in May, with output growth and rising export orders.

Spanish manufacturing PMI at 51.2 in May, with vendor performance worsening and input prices hitting a four-year high.

This article reports on Spain's manufacturing PMI, which edged down to 51.20 in May, indicating a modest cooling of its sector.

Spain's manufacturing PMI dipped to 51.2 in May due to Middle East conflict-linked disruptions worsening supply delays and raising costs.

Spain's manufacturing growth decelerated in the latest survey period due to intensified supply chain disruptions, according to the latest PMI.

Germany's manufacturing PMI stalled at 50.1 in May, with new orders falling for the first time this year and job losses accelerating.

French manufacturing contracted in May for the first time since November, impacted by energy prices and transport disruptions.

Italy's manufacturing PMI rose to a 4-year high in May, driven by increased new orders and output, despite ongoing cost pressures.

Canada's manufacturing sector expanded in May, driven by increased output, new orders, and employment.

May's final PMI Manufacturing reading showed a weaker improvement than initially estimated, indicating a slowdown.

US manufacturing activity reached a four-year high in May, driven by AI spending and front-loaded orders amid rising prices.

A new India-US pact on critical minerals aims to boost New Delhi's role, but analysts doubt it will soon challenge China's dominance.

The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative Framework, pooling up to $20 billion, was launched by India, US, Japan, and Australia to curb reliance on Beijing.

Direct flights between Hong Kong and Uzbekistan are expected to launch this year, strengthening ties between Central Asia and the city.

Hong Kong signed 96 agreements worth US$1.65 billion with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, building on planned flight routes.

Hong Kong police stopped a performance artist from attaching a 6.4m thread to a signpost, referencing the Tiananmen crackdown anniversary.

Police took away seven individuals, including activists Chan Po-ying and Virginia Fung, for marking the Tiananmen anniversary in Causeway Bay.