AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup Knockout Set: Japan and Sweden’s 1-1 draw sent both into the round of 32, with Daizen Maeda scoring for Japan and Anthony Elanga equalising; Japan now face Brazil in Houston after finishing second in Group F. North Korea Military Posture: Kim Jong Un ordered stronger “deadly and destructive” offensive capabilities after weapons tests, with state media saying the drills targeted southern border areas, including U.S. bases. South Korea Drone Push: Seoul plans to train 500,000 “drone warriors” and buy tens of thousands of drones, aiming to make drones a universal combat tool. Yen and Visa Costs in Japan: Japan’s higher residency and permanent-permit fees are hitting foreign workers hard, with some saying the costs block long-term settlement. China-Yuan Expansion in Africa: China’s central bank authorised Standard Bank and ICBC to clear renminbi across 19 African countries, deepening yuan use for trade and investment. EU-China Auto Trade Fight: Europe is preparing new anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrids even as Chinese brands keep gaining share in Europe. Japan Travel Disruption: Two tropical storms forced evacuations and led Japan to cancel more than 100 flights as flooding and landslide risks rise.
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