AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMarkets & Consumption Split: China’s US$16tn stock market is diverging: AI-linked tech is rallying while consumer proxies like liquor lag, with May retail sales showing a first year-on-year contraction since 2022. Middle East Shipping: Iran’s China envoy says “friendly” countries will get “special considerations” on Strait of Hormuz fees, even as the US insists no tolls will be allowed. EVs to Europe: BYD shipped 22 electric double-decker buses from Yantai to the UK for London services, underscoring China’s push into overseas transit. AI Chips & Semiconductors: Micron broke ground on a western Japan expansion for AI memory output; South Korea’s semiconductor/AI mega-plans face a looming power crunch, with officials floating faster nuclear build options. Korea Tourism: Cruise arrivals in South Korea topped 200,000 in May, led by Chinese visitors. Regional Security: China and Russia announced joint naval drills and patrols near Qingdao, with more exercises planned in July. Japan Space Watch: Japan’s Hayabusa2 made a close flyby of asteroid Torifune to test planetary-defense tech. Energy & Industry: South Korea’s won-dollar 24-hour trading starts Monday, aiming to deepen market access as the currency stays under pressure. Environment & Safety: Japan rescued four climbers in Hokkaido after a bear encounter, as authorities reassess bear habitats.
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