AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI Regulation: Japan is considering binding safety orders and penalties for AI businesses that fail to cooperate with authorities after incidents, as it reviews rules for advanced systems. Prices and Rates: Wholesale inflation accelerated to 7.1% in October, above forecasts, keeping a December Bank of Japan rate hike in view. The yen neared 160 to the dollar, prompting a fresh warning from Tokyo’s top currency diplomat. Cybersecurity: One-third of Japanese companies say they or their service providers have faced cyberattacks this year. Firms are increasing security spending as the government rolls out a ¥10 billion emergency response package. Energy: Eneos raised its fiscal 2026 net profit forecast 48% to ¥615 billion, citing stronger oil prices, despite a large impairment on renewable energy assets.
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