Group 1 - The 28th ASEAN Plus Three (10+3) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting was held on May 4 in Milan, Italy, focusing on global and regional macroeconomic conditions and financial cooperation [1] - The meeting resulted in a joint statement emphasizing the need for deeper policy coordination and strengthening the regional financial safety net [1] - China announced a donation of $4 million to the AMRO China Technical Assistance Trust Fund to support macroeconomic monitoring and financial stability capacity building among regional members [1] Group 2 - A new rapid financing tool funded by freely usable currencies like the Renminbi was established under the CMIM, marking a significant step towards diversifying the international monetary system in the region [2] - The meeting highlighted the rising economic and financial risks faced by the 10+3 region, underscoring the importance of enhancing the Chiang Mai Initiative mechanism and regional financial safety nets [2] - The introduction of this financing tool expands the resources available under the Chiang Mai Initiative and reflects the region's unique characteristics [2]