The Shenzhen Stock Exchange Listing Review Committee will hold its 43rd meeting of 2026 on July 16 to review the IPO application of Zhuhai Yueya Semiconductor Co Ltd.

Norway's offshore industry group says oil-service strikes have cost operators a cumulative 2.4 mln barrels of oil equivalent in lost past and expected production so far this year.

Citigroup economist Jin-Wook Kim says the Bank of Korea will raise the policy rate from 2.50% to 2.75% at next week’s meeting and is likely to signal a gradual hiking path. He expects the governor to indicate 25bp hikes each quarter in H2 2026 while remaining data-dependent and offering no specific guidance for H1 2027. Citigroup forecasts further hikes in July and October this year and in January and April next year. Kim adds the Bank may flag upside risks to its 2026 growth forecast after an upward revision to Q1 growth and resilient Q2 activity.