AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoKuril Islands Tensions: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called Vladimir Putin’s first visit to Russia-held Iturup “absolutely unacceptable,” saying it violates Japan’s position on the Northern Territories and damages ties, as Tokyo also lodged formal protests after the Kremlin tour of the island. Diplomacy & Security: The visit followed Russian Pacific Fleet drills and came amid heightened regional pressure, with Japan reiterating the islands are inherently Japanese under historical and international-law grounds. Business & Finance: MUFG is testing real-time blockchain settlement for Japanese government bond repos, aiming to speed cash-and-bond delivery and reduce the usual next-day settlement cycle. Tech & Markets: Metaplanet denied selling Bitcoin after moving 5,014 BTC between wallets, saying it was a routine custody operation while it continues to hold 43,000 BTC. Culture & Entertainment: Filipino P-pop group SB19 made its first-ever live TV appearance in Japan ahead of Summer Sonic, while JYP canceled Xdinary Heroes’ Summer Sonic slot after member Gunil’s departure.
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