AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoJapan Economy Watch: Japan’s industrial production rose 0.8% in April, ending a two-month slide, with gains led by machinery and electronics even as motor vehicles and chemicals fell. FX & Policy: Japan spent a record ¥11.73 trillion on yen support in April–May, while Tokyo’s core inflation slowed in May and the BOJ faces a regulators’ dilemma: back growth or fight inflation. Energy & Trade: Crude imports plunged 66% to a record low as Hormuz-linked disruptions reshaped supply, and Japan’s naphtha output fell 22.8% amid the same shock. Demographics: Japan’s population hit a record decline, with the steepest five-year drop in the latest census, deepening pressure on labor and demand. Security & Diplomacy: Japan and South Korea will resume a search-and-rescue drill on June 7 after about nine years, signaling warming ties. Business & Tech: Fujitsu, SMBC Group and SoftBank are teaming up to build a Japan health data platform, while Japan’s megabanks are testing OpenAI models to strengthen cyber defenses. Regional Deals: Japan and the Philippines upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and will begin talks on intelligence-sharing.
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