AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoYen Rescue Diplomacy: Japan and the U.S. are set to announce a coordinated yen-support move, with reports saying the Federal Reserve Bank of New York sold euros to buy yen for the U.S. Treasury—first joint intervention since 2011—after the yen slid to 40-year lows and Tokyo’s own market actions helped it rebound toward the 157 level. Disaster Response Under Heat: In Kumamoto, quake recovery is now battling a prolonged heatwave: officials confirm 38 deaths, 9,200+ people still in shelters, and tens of thousands without water as damaged pipes and power issues complicate basic services. Public Safety in Parliament: Japan’s House of Representatives will install security cameras across the Diet building from fiscal 2027, expanding coverage after a 2021 restroom filming incident—raising concerns about surveillance as bill negotiations often happen behind closed doors. Nuclear Policy Poll: A Kyodo survey finds 76% of Japanese back upholding the Three Non-Nuclear Principles, and 77% oppose nuclear sharing, as debate continues over nuclear exports and alliance arrangements. Intelligence Overhaul: Japan has launched a national intelligence bureau and council secretariat under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a centralization step critics link to a more assertive security posture.
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