AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarkets & FX: Tokyo stocks slid as fresh US-Iran strikes near the Strait of Hormuz revived energy and risk concerns, with the Nikkei down 1.1% and the yen hovering around the 160 level. Inflation Watch: Japan’s producer prices jumped 6.3% in May, the fastest in over three years, driven by higher petroleum and naphtha costs. Central Banking: The BOJ is widely expected to lift its policy rate toward 1.0% at the June meeting as it weighs inflation risks against growth slowdown. Energy Security: Japan is set to deepen energy cooperation with Malaysia amid Strait-of-Hormuz disruption fears, focusing on LNG and critical minerals supply chains. Corporate Moves (Retail/Brands): Asics will spin off Onitsuka Tiger into a wholly owned unit from Jan. 1 to speed decisions and boost global competitiveness. M&A/Investing (Consumer): Starbucks is considering options for Japan, including a potential stake sale valued around ¥400-500 billion. Shipping & Aviation Tech: MOL and Japan Airlines are backing a “seaglider” concept that blurs maritime and aircraft-style transport, targeting a launch around 2030. AI & Telecom Funding: SK Telecom, NTT and Chunghwa Telecom launched an IOWN AI Fund worth $500 million for next-gen AI infrastructure and data-center tech.
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