Semiconductor Push (Japan-Linked): CG Power’s CG Semi OSAT plant in Sanand, Gujarat began commercial chip production and shipped its first batch, with Japan’s Renesas receiving the initial consignment; the venture targets ramp-up toward 16 million chips per day and Grade 1 qualification within 18–24 months, as India expects five semiconductor plants operational by end-2026. Clean Energy & Agriculture (Japan-India): Japan’s Suzuki R&D Centre India, NDDB and Assam’s Purabi Dairy signed an MoU to build Assam’s first compressed biogas plant using dairy and farm waste, aiming for renewable fuel plus organic fertiliser. Student Mobility (Japan Skills): Assam announced phased support up to Rs 1.5 lakh for students in Japanese language training under CM-FLIGHT, including extra help after visa clearance. Transport Infrastructure (Tokyo): Keisei plans a new limited express linking Narita and Tokyo’s Haneda via Oshiage, with service targeted for fiscal 2028 and extension in the 2030s, plus new tracks and an elevated station to cut transfer time for inbound travelers. AI Profit Outlook (Japan): Analysts expect record net profits for major Japanese firms for a sixth straight year, led by semiconductor and AI data-center demand. Energy Trade Watch: Iran is in talks with Japanese buyers to resume crude exports under a temporary US sanctions waiver, though buyers want longer protection and shipping assurances.