Pakistan and Russia signed a bilateral trade agreement aimed at facilitating and reducing costs of trade between the two countries. The deal was signed during a three-day economic conference for Muslim countries that concluded on May 19, 2023, in Kazan, Russia. The conference brought together participants from 85 countries, fostering a platform for the exchange of business ideas.

The BBC has reported that in the current Sudan crisis, the number of internally displaced people has risen to more than 700,000. Air strikes and ground battles continue in the capital Khartoum with entire neighbourhoods becoming empty

 Indonesian President Joko Widodo has confirmed that safeguarding migrant workers and victims of human trafficking is one of the primary agreements arising from the recently concluded 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, May 2023. President Jokowi emphasized the crucial concern of leaders for matters directly affecting the people's interests and called upon ASEAN countries to take decisive action against the main culprits.

On Monday, 08/05/2023, the National Environment Management Council (NEMC) announced that it has closed 89 businesses for noisy pollution. The closed businesses include bars and entertainment centers which were found making noise exceeding acceptable levels.