AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Security: Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi urged “free and safe passage” through the Strait of Hormuz in talks with Iran, as shipping and oil flows remain a key risk for Japan’s West Asia-dependent imports. Markets & Industry: Surveys show Iran-war shock hitting European factories with faster raw-material inflation, while parts of Asia keep expanding as firms stockpile against supply disruptions. AI Infrastructure & Power: SoftBank says it will invest up to €75bn in France for AI data centers (up to 5GW), highlighting how electricity access is becoming a deciding factor for AI buildouts. Semiconductors & Manufacturing: MISUMI Americas rolled out an AI-powered supply chain platform for mechanical sourcing, aiming to speed concept-to-production and cut procurement complexity. Crypto Policy: Japan’s ruling LDP pushes a legal framework for crypto ETFs and wider use of yen stablecoins across Asia—an effort that could reshape how payments and settlement work regionally. Agri & Food Supply Chains: JTI Philippines agreed to buy an extra 3.32m kg of tobacco leaf to absorb a glut and protect farmers from losses. Consumer Retail: Uniqlo keeps expanding in the US, adding another store in days in Annapolis with promotions for early customers.
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