Sberbank's first deputy chairman expects the ruble to reach 85 per dollar by end-2026.

UEDA said Japan's government bond market is steadily improving as the Bank of Japan has made progress in reducing JGB purchases.

China’s Foreign Ministry said Myanmar’s foreign minister will make his first visit to China since taking office, following Wang Yi’s late‑April trip to Myanmar. Beijing said the reciprocal, closely timed visits signal political will to deepen bilateral ties and expects to discuss expanding cooperation under China’s four major global initiatives and to secure more pragmatic outcomes in China–Myanmar cooperation.