AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCapital Markets & Pensions: Japan is floating a push for the GPIF and other retirement funds to raise domestic holdings, a move that’s already rattled JGBs, the yen, and foreign asset managers’ fee income. Elections & Tech Rules: Japan’s parliament passed a bill to curb election misinformation on social media, including limits on false claims about candidates and new duties for platforms ahead of spring 2027 local elections. Food Policy: With rice consumption sliding to a seven-year low, Japan’s farm ministry is promoting rice-flour sweets as a way to keep the staple relevant. AI & Privacy: Japan is drafting protections against unauthorized use of celebrity and voice actor voices, aiming to tackle AI-made fake videos. Security & Diplomacy: China protested Japan’s support for the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, while Japan and partners reaffirmed it as legally binding. Sports: Tokito Oda defended his Wimbledon men’s wheelchair singles title, and Yui Kamiji completed a Career Golden Slam with her Wimbledon win. Business & Energy: Petronas signed a long-term LNG supply deal with Japan’s Shizuoka Gas, and Japanese rubber futures rose on oil strength and demand.
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