AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarket Turmoil: South Korea’s Kospi plunged more than 8%, triggering a trading halt, while Japan’s Nikkei fell over 5% as fears of tighter US AI rules and slower data-centre investment rattled tech stocks. Tech and China: Beijing blocked SoftBank’s $5.4 billion bid for ABB’s robotics unit, underscoring growing scrutiny of strategic technology deals. Japan’s Cost-of-Living Measures: The lower house passed a bill to cut food taxes from 8% to 1% for two years and introduce income-linked cash benefits; the upper house vote remains uncertain. Cybersecurity: The FBI and Binance blamed North Korean hackers for a record $6.3 billion crypto heist, which Pyongyang denies. Regional Security: South Korea is considering expanding naval operations toward the Strait of Hormuz, a plan that has drawn criticism at home.
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