BUSINESSJun 17 · 17:19 UTCTHE RIO TIMESLachlan Williams

Asia & Pacific Intelligence Brief — Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Japan's yen continued to decline despite hikes, the Philippines considered a significant interest rate increase to stabilize the peso, and South Korea's chip industry experienced growth.

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