AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Cybersecurity Push: Japan’s three megabanks—MUFG, Mizuho, and Sumitomo Mitsui—are expected to get access to Anthropic’s tightly restricted Mythos model within about two weeks, with Japan setting up a public-private working group to tackle the cyber risks. Markets & Rates: The Nikkei slipped as chip stocks were sold off, while Japan’s bond selloff sent the 10-year JGB yield to a 29-year high near 2.6%, feeding inflation jitters. Energy Squeeze: With Iran tensions still roiling oil routes, Prime Minister Takaichi says Japan may cover 70% of its June crude target via diversified sources, and household spending fell again in March for the fourth straight month. Supply Chain Fallout: Snack maker Calbee is moving some products to black-and-white packaging from May 25 due to ink supply strain tied to the Iran war. Governance Draft: Lawmakers unveiled a draft constitutional basis for emergency provisions, including extending Diet terms and enabling emergency ordinances.
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