AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoImperial Succession Reform: Japan’s parliament approved a revision to the Imperial House Law that keeps male-only succession and blocks Princess Aiko from the throne, while allowing adoption of eligible distant male relatives and letting princesses retain royal status after marrying commoners. Sports Spotlight: PV Sindhu reached the Japan Open Super 750 final after China’s Chen Yufei retired hurt with a hamstring issue while Sindhu led 21-19, 15-10; Sindhu will face Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi or Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani. Health Policy: Japan will raise caps on out-of-pocket costs under the high-cost medical care system starting next month, with increases varying by income. Crime & Borders: Thai police say a Vietnamese-led network used tamarind jars as a cover to smuggle over 2kg of crystal meth to Japan via Thailand. Economy & Prices: Apple raised iPhone 17 prices in Japan by about 10% as the yen stays near a four-decade low. Regional Links: Air Niugini resumed direct flights to Tokyo, restarting a key PNG–Japan travel route.
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