AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoJapan-US FX Watch: Japan’s finance minister says the yen’s “undervaluation is problematic” after talks with U.S. President Trump, with both sides reaffirming cooperation and leaving room for further coordinated yen-buying intervention. Disaster Response: Typhoon Dujuan has left thousands without power and running water across eastern Japan, with TEPCO warning outages may last as landslides block repairs. Working Holiday Policy: Japan released a list of 9 countries with no annual Working Holiday Visa cap, keeping unlimited allocations for select partners. Energy Security: Japan is restructuring oil refining to cut Middle East dependence, including subsidies for private refineries to process lighter crude. Regional Diplomacy: Tokyo says it will closely monitor the Trump-Xi summit and stresses continued commitment to the stance behind July’s joint intervention. Global Markets: Asian trading stayed mixed as oil eased but bond yields hit multi-year highs, keeping volatility elevated. Government & Law: Japan’s court ruled bans on election campaigning by under-18s unconstitutional, adding pressure on election rules. Startup & Tech: SkyDrive won an MLIT award at Japan’s Startup Awards 2026, highlighting Japan’s push for advanced air mobility.
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