1. Thailand aims to have an initial draft of a strategic plan for its semiconductor sector ready in the next 90 days, keen to attract fresh investment.

2. Israel ordered its army to prepare a plan to allow the voluntary departure of residents from Gaza.

3. Panama Canal denied the US's claim that US government vessels would be able to cross the canal without paying fees.

4. Trump administration has been considering a plan for reform at the WHO, including putting an American in charge.

5. European Central Bank interest rates have room to fall further as inflation moderates, warning that the US administration's trade war with China could have a detrimental impact on the 20-member euro zone.

6. Alphabet's Google is scrapping its goal to hire more employees from underrepresented groups and is reviewing some of its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

7. Huawei's annual revenue exceeded $118.27 billion last year.