JapanASEAN foreign ministers are set to meet in Manila starting July 21, with discussions focusing on the ongoing civil war in Myanmar, the energy crisis, the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict, and the South China Sea code of conduct. The meeting will include representatives from the U.S., China, Russia, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the U.K. Meanwhile, Bank Indonesia is preparing to announce further interest rate hikes due to the weak rupiah and economic vulnerabilities, with concerns over foreign capital outflows and volatile energy prices. South Korea is releasing Q2 GDP data showing growth driven by semiconductor exports and AI advancements. Other topics covered include AirBorneo's inaugural flight, the Wiki Finance Expo in Hong Kong, and commemorations of the Thai-Cambodia conflict anniversary.
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