AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEarthquake: A magnitude 5.5 quake struck Chiba early Thursday, shaking Tokyo and nearby prefectures; no tsunami warning was issued. Regional Security: Chinese naval vessels and a coast guard ship passed through the Osumi Strait into the Pacific. Japan and the U.S. also agreed to establish a facility in Japan to produce air-to-air missiles, while Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi urged closer security cooperation with Southeast Asia. Cybersecurity: Japan is facing a wave of cyber incidents: internet provider GMO urged customers to disconnect their computers after a breach, and Japan Airlines warned of a data breach. Household Costs: Japan is bracing for another round of food-price hikes as tanker rates climb, while rising tourist fees and fines are adding to visitors’ costs. Politics: Former Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda has died at 90; tributes highlighted his efforts to build dialogue and cooperation across Asia.
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