Vietnam June CPI YoY 4.69% vs 5.60% prior.

On July 1 in Beijing, National Energy Administration deputy director He Yang met with EDF executive director Yu Yunsa. He said China’s 15th Five-Year Plan will prioritise rapid development of clean energy, expand investment in renewables and maintain an open, market-oriented, rule-of-law and international business environment, welcoming foreign firms including EDF to deepen cooperation across energy sectors. Yu said EDF views China as a core market and is prepared to partner with Chinese firms on nuclear, electrification, emerging technologies and third‑party market projects.

South Korea's Samsung SDI will invest 16 trillion won in R&D for next-generation batteries.