Singapore blocks 14 anti-India posts on YouTube, Facebook, X
Police used OCHA to cut access in Singapore, while initial tracing points to platforms based in China.
Channel News Asia, Mothership +1
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HSBC, AIA and Prudential sink on Hong Kong account curbs
Why it matters: tighter checks on mainland clients could slow a lucrative flow of cross-border banking and insurance sales in Hong Kong.
The Business Times (Singapore), Bloomberg
EU weighs 3-source rule to curb China supply dependence
What's next: EU leaders are set to discuss economic security on June 18-19 as the Commission reviews tougher trade defenses.
The Straits Times, Bloomberg
Xi to make June 8-9 North Korea trip, first in nearly 7 years
Why it matters: The visit signals Beijing is moving to pull Pyongyang closer as Kim deepens military ties with Moscow.
Channel News Asia, The New York Times +4
US moves toward tariffs up to 12.5% on 60 economies over forced labor
What's next: Public comments run through July 6, with hearings on July 7 as China and the EU push back on the plan.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +3
Japan rejects China’s ‘neo-militarism’ charge at Singapore forum
Japan’s defense minister said Tokyo remains open to dialogue with Beijing while rejecting China’s claim that Japan is reviving militarism.
BBC News (World), CNBC +1
Hegseth urges Asian allies to spend more, warns on China
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Pete Hegseth pushed Asian partners to boost defense spending as he warned about China’s military rise.
BBC News (World), NPR +4