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Judith Collins, New Zealand’s Defense Minister, discusses the global geopolitcal landscape and growing New Zealand’s defense force. She speaks with Haslinda Amin from the sidelines of the “Shangri-La Dialogue” in Singapore. (Source: Bloomberg)

Seth Fischer, Founder and CIO at Oasis Management, discusses the investment opportunities in Japan and Korea ahead of the “Sohn Hong Kong Investment Leaders Conference”. He speaks with Annabelle Droulers and Haidi Stroud-Watts on “Bloomberg: The Asia Trade”. (Source: Bloomberg)

Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:

Malaysia’s state of Penang has urged its durian growers to register for a tracking system to curb the spread of counterfeit versions of the prickly, pungent fruit from June 1, according to Bernama.

Nomura Holdings Inc. is setting its sights on the US for growth despite the current turmoil surrounding the world’s biggest economy.

Niall MacLeod, Head of APAC Product Management at UBS, discusses the key highlights of the “UBS Asian Investment Conference”, and investor sentiment from clients. He speaks with David Ingles in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)

Chinese tech stocks are “alive and well” and remain attractive despite market turmoil, according to JPMorgan Asset Management APAC Equities Portfolio Manager Aisa Ogoshi. She speaks to Bloomberg TV’s Paul Allen and Haidi Stroud-Watts on The Asia Trade. (Source: Bloomberg)

Trade talks between the U.S. and China are “a bit stalled,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday, adding that a breakthrough will likely hinge on President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping speaking directly.

The ceasefire in the tariff fight between the world’s two largest economies is encouraging trade across the Pacific, holding up freight prices three weeks on, even as container bookings have begun to slow.

Saudi utility Acwa Power Co. signed non-binding agreements with Malaysian firms, including to explore development of about 13 gigawatts of power generation capacity, totaling $10 billion in investments by 2040.