Brazil's finance minister said the government is seeking measures to offset the impact of rising fuel inflation and that war-related effects persist.

Provisional Business Receipts Index from the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department (released June 9) shows Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025, value terms: import‑export trade +33.3%, insurance +31.0%, non‑bank financials +19.5%, wholesale +17.4%, retail +12.1%, banking +11.7%; warehousing and storage -2.0%.

Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said on June 9 that the 13th strategic dialogue between the Chinese and New Zealand militaries was held in China on June 8. The sides exchanged candid, in-depth views on international and regional issues, expressed willingness to strengthen practical military exchanges and cooperation, and said the talks enhanced mutual understanding and trust.