AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGulf Shock to Markets: Fresh drone attacks in the Strait of Hormuz are keeping oil prices and bond yields elevated, with Brent around $110 and US 10-year yields hitting a 15-month high—while the Strait remains barely open, raising fears of longer shortages. Korea-Japan Security Reset: Seoul and Tokyo are set for a new summit in Andong on May 19, with security and semiconductor supply chains front and center as both sides try to institutionalize cooperation amid North Korea and wider regional instability. Samsung Strike Watch: The looming labor standoff at Samsung Electronics continues to rattle global chip supply chains, even as talks and court limits on strike actions keep the situation fluid. AI Adoption Signal: Microsoft says AI use rose globally to 17.8% of working-age people, with Asia—including South Korea—showing the biggest momentum. Space & Standards: Korea’s TTA and ATSC/SBTVD signed an MOU to push next-gen terrestrial broadcasting interoperability, while a Korea Institute for Astronauts alliance targets regulatory clarity for the space economy.
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