Japan's cabinet is reportedly set to decide on the 'honebuto' (Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform) on July 21.

NewsNation reported US officials say technical-level talks with Iran are continuing; Washington remains committed to seeking a solution and reiterated that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons.

China’s National Immigration Administration said on July 10 that immigration authorities processed 369.0 mln exits and entries in 1H 2026, up 10.8% y/y and a historical high. Mainland residents accounted for 176.0 mln, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan residents 147.0 mln and foreigners 45.906 mln, y/y changes of +10.7%, +8.1% and +20.6% respectively. Inbound foreign arrivals totaled 22.914 mln (+20.4%), with visa‑free arrivals at 17.815 mln, 77.7% of inbound foreigners and up 30.6% y/y. Top ten source countries for inbound foreign visitors were South Korea, Russia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, the United States, Japan, Mongolia and Australia, accounting for 62% of inbound foreigners.