AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJapan Economy & Trade: Japan’s ocean freight service fees jumped 74.2% in August, pushing up logistics costs as global rates stay volatile. Energy & Markets: Oil spiked after Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dragging U.S. futures and lifting inflation pressure; global stocks slipped as bond markets signaled “higher for longer.” Japan Policy & FX: Japan’s currency diplomats warned markets to heed a “very clear” yen message as BOJ rate-hike bets and rising service inflation strengthen the case for further tightening. Business Expansion: Kikkoman is investing about $560m to expand U.S. soy sauce production with a new Wisconsin plant, while IHG plans its first Noted Collection hotels in Japan (Tokyo) to capture inbound demand. Industry & Innovation: DermaSensor launched in Germany via ContraCare after its EU MDR progress and NHS collaboration, and Japan Post and KDDI began a drone-port trial at a post office in Ishikawa. Regional Watch: Indonesia says it has not received an official proposal to import used Japanese trains, while Japan’s tourism leadership remains strong in global rankings.
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