AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoYen Watch: Japan’s finance minister said the country is ready for “decisive” action to curb yen weakness after authorities spent a record 11.73 trillion yen on intervention in late April to May, with the currency still hovering in the lower 160s. Defense & China: Japan’s defense leadership vowed to beef up the southwestern flank in response to China’s moves, as Tokyo also weighs adding AEW radar capability to MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones. Local Safety: Utsunomiya kept all 94 schools closed for a second day after a bear hunt continued in the city, with Japan reporting record bear-related victims. Immigration & Business: Mie governor Ichimi pushed to restrict foreign hiring for prefectural jobs, while Japan’s stricter visa rules for foreign entrepreneurs are already hitting international restaurants and import shops. Society & Policy: A Diet debate over imperial succession and a warning from a Japanese scholar about a national intelligence council act both stirred fresh political unease. Culture & Health: A Japan survey found bullying trauma can persist for decades, and researchers reported cats show a preference for silver vine over catnip. Tech/Markets: The BOJ is set to review bond tapering, and Japan-linked markets tracked global swings as investors reacted to easing Middle East tensions and rate-hike bets.
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