Group 1: Southeast Asia Visit by French President Macron - French President Macron has commenced a six-day visit to Southeast Asia, covering Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore, and will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore [3][4] - The Shangri-La Dialogue will take place from May 30 to June 1, 2025, where Macron will deliver a keynote speech at the opening dinner [5][6] - Macron's visit aims to position France as a reliable partner for ASEAN countries, offering an alternative to US and Chinese influence [3][4] Group 2: Shangri-La Dialogue Agenda - The Shangri-La Dialogue will gather defense ministers, military leaders, and security experts from over 40 countries to discuss key security challenges [6][7] - Key topics include "The New Strategic Vision of the US for Indo-Pacific Security," "Maintaining Stability in a Competitive World," and "Managing Proliferation Risks in the Asia-Pacific" [6][7] - A report titled "Asia-Pacific Security Assessment 2025" will be released during the dialogue, analyzing major security policies and trends in the region [7] Group 3: Japan-US Trade Negotiations - Japan and the US are set to hold the fourth round of tariff negotiations around May 30, with a meeting between Japanese Prime Minister and US President planned for mid-June [8][9] - Japan's Chief Trade Negotiator, Akira Amari, is returning from the third round of talks in Washington and will meet with US Treasury Secretary [8][9] - The discussions focus on adjusting various tariff measures, with Japan emphasizing the need to protect its national interests [8][9] Group 4: Polish Presidential Election - The first round of the Polish presidential election concluded with Civic Coalition candidate Rafal Trzaskowski receiving 31.52% of the votes, followed by independent candidate Krzysztof Bosak with 29.53% [10][11] - A voter turnout of 67.31% was recorded for the first round [11] - The top two candidates will compete in a second round scheduled for June 1 [10][12]