AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDefense Modernization: The first F-15EX Eagle II for Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, departed Boeing’s St. Louis plant for final staging in Oregon ahead of Japan deployment starting FY2027. Semiconductor Supply Chain: SEMI says global semiconductor equipment billings rose 23% year-on-year to $40.53bn in Q2 2026, the second straight record quarter as AI infrastructure buildout accelerates. Energy & Renewables: Japan’s mini-solar push gets a boost as a UK-backed power retailer (Octopus Energy) expands small-scale solar plans around Greater Tokyo to reduce exposure to Middle East-linked volatility. Data Centers & Real Estate: Keppel DC REIT’s $625m private placement will fund two Greater Tokyo hyperscale colocation data centers, lifting 2026 secondary fundraising past $4bn. Food Markets: Japan faces a rice surplus as last year’s stock remains unsold, prompting government reserve buyback steps; separately, land-based salmon farming still shows losses despite improved harvest weights. Climate Risk: A UN report warns climate overshoot could divert funds from clean energy as heat-driven disasters strain public finances. Japan Workforce Policy: A Tokyo think group urges Japan to consider hiring foreign nationals for the Self-Defense Forces to ease personnel shortages. Aviation Fuel Support: METI doubled domestic aviation fuel subsidies to 80% while ending international support.
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