Maritime patrol capabilities rise, tech icons rethink their future, and Tokyo aims to stabilize the yen.

🇲🇾 Malaysia News – Maritime Patrol Aircraft from Leonardo

• Malaysia will receive its first ATR-72 MPA from Italy’s Leonardo by late 2026.
• RM900 million deal enhances anti-surface, anti-submarine, and surveillance capabilities.
• Over 60% of the project is complete, aligning with the 2055 Defence White Paper.
• Defence Minister Khaled Nordin emphasized readiness and timeline confidence.

🌐 International News – Tech Giants Confront the Future

• Meta, Google, and Apple leaders acknowledge a shift away from legacy platforms.
• Zuckerberg admits Facebook’s relevance is fading amid private messaging trends.
• Eddy Cue questions iPhone’s future dominance.
• AI search tools are challenging Google’s long-standing market grip.
• Ongoing antitrust cases further pressure tech leaders to evolve.

🌏 Asia News – Japan Calls for FX Talks at G7

• Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato seeks deeper FX coordination with the U.S.
• Meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expected at upcoming G7.
• The yen’s recent volatility (up to 148.64 per USD) is a key concern.
• Talks follow easing US-China tensions and April’s FX discussions in Washington.

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