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Last update: 4 hours agoAI Cybersecurity Push: Japan’s three megabanks (MUFG, Mizuho, SMBC) are set to get access to Anthropic’s tightly guarded Mythos model in about two weeks, prompting regulators to move fast—Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama says a public-private working group will meet this week to tackle new cyber risks. Markets & Rates: The Nikkei slipped after a record early run as Middle East worries and inflation fears hit risk appetite, while Japan’s 10-year bond yield jumped to a 29-year high as global bond selling intensified. Energy Security: PM Takaichi says Japan may cover at least 70% of its June crude target via diversified routes and won’t release a third reserve batch, as Hormuz-linked disruption continues. Supply Chain Reality Check: Calbee is switching some snack packaging to black-and-white from May 25 due to ink shortages tied to the Iran war. Regional Angle: ASEAN says geopolitical and economic uncertainty can be a catalyst to speed up aviation reforms, including the ASEAN Single Aviation Market and a major digital agreement expected to be signed later this year.
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