Global Financial Diplomacy and Tech Developments

The Bank of Japan contemplates ending its negative interest rate policy as global economic dynamics shift. U.S. Secretary of State Blinken's meeting with Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Manila underlines diplomatic tensions amidst the South China Sea dispute. Nvidia anticipates AI breakthroughs at the GPU Technology Conference, while GoTo and Tencent prepare to disclose earnings. Singapore-Malaysia introduces QR code border clearance, signaling streamlined cross-border procedures.