1. Vietnam has increased government bond sales by nearly 30% so far this year, as it bids to boost public spending to spur growth and shield the economy from the risk of crippling US tariffs.

2. South Korea and the US agreed to craft a package of deals aimed at removing new US tariffs before the pause on reciprocal tariffs is lifted in July.

3. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to pursue, track and punish terrorists and their backers in a strong reaction to a deadly militant attack on tourists in Kashmir.

4. US Treasury Secretary said high tariffs between the US and China are not sustainable, as Trump's administration signaled openness to de-escalating a trade war that has raised fears of recession.

5. US is poised to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package worth well over $100 billion.

6. China sent three astronauts to its permanently inhabited Tiangong space station on Thursday in its 15th crewed spaceflight and 20th overall in its Shenzhou program.