AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSpace: Japan is set to launch its MMX spacecraft on Tuesday, beginning a five-year mission to collect samples from Phobos, Mars’ larger moon, and return them to Earth. Security: Japan and the U.S. have begun Keen Sword 27, a major exercise involving about 57,000 troops and focused on defending Japan’s southwestern islands amid regional tensions. Yasukuni: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi skipped a visit to the shrine but sent ritual offerings; three cabinet ministers and about 70 lawmakers visited, renewing friction with China and South Korea over Japan’s wartime past. Cybersecurity: A breach at karaoke operator Daiichi Kosho exposed personal information belonging to more than 8.7 million customers and employees, as experts warn that hackers are using stolen data to fuel targeted attacks. Politics and Economy: Takaichi has left open issuing government bonds to fund a proposed tax cut, as a poll showed support for her cabinet falling below 50%. Labor: Japan plans to resume accepting foreign workers for meal services at hospitals, care facilities and schools from next April, easing staffing shortages.
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