AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarkets & Policy: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda and backed “decisive” yen support, arguing yen weakness is feeding Japan’s inflation and warning against excessive FX swings—fueling expectations of further BOJ rate hikes. Global Bonds: A deeper bond selloff pushed Japan’s 10-year yield to 3% for the first time since 1996, with investors bracing for higher rates amid oil-driven inflation fears. Immigration: Japan’s tighter business-manager visa rules are driving a sharp outflow, with nearly 1,000 visa holders leaving in the first half of 2026. Defense & Security: Japan is reportedly modifying the ASM-3 into an ultra-long-range air-to-air interceptor, while Russia warns of consequences tied to new U.S.-Japan-Australia missile deployments. Tech & Education: Japan’s new curriculum draft expands AI use but stresses students must think and judge for themselves. Business & Food: Frozen bento delivery is booming, and Japan’s convenience chains are cutting rice ball prices. Health & Lifestyle: A study links higher vitamin B2 intake with lower dementia risk, and another finds enclosed neighborhood streets correlate with better sleep. Trade Rules: EU packaging rules take effect, raising compliance stakes for Japanese exporters. Culture: Sony Music Japan is set to become GungHo Online Entertainment’s largest shareholder.
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