AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJapan-India Summit: PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi used their New Delhi talks to push a deeper strategic partnership, signing a first defence co-development agreement plus new pacts on AI, metals, energy, and economic security, with a roadmap aimed at resilient semiconductors and critical minerals. Yen Volatility: The yen jumped sharply versus the dollar as traders braced for possible Japanese intervention, with Reuters reporting officials are shifting to a more targeted approach to squeeze speculators—while markets watch key U.S. jobs data. Markets Hit by Chips Sell-Off: Asian stocks slid as chip giants dragged sentiment, with South Korea’s Kospi down nearly 8% and Japan’s Nikkei also falling on semiconductor weakness. Domestic Politics: Japan’s lower house approved adding two more women’s toilet cubicles at the Diet after a petition by female MPs highlighted long-standing facilities gaps. Culture & Media: Japan’s Japanese Film Foundation promotes an official free streaming lineup, while Koei Tecmo teased its next Attack on Titan game for multiple platforms.
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