AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoSemiconductor Supply Tightness: Micron says AI-driven memory demand is so strong that customers have locked in long-term supply deals totaling $32B, even as it warns 2027-28 will be less balanced than 2026. Advanced Packaging in Japan: Japan Display’s shuttered Mobara plant in Chiba is being sold to Shinko Electric for advanced packaging tied to AI accelerators, with production targeted for FY2028. AI Capital Markets: Asia-Pacific equity and convertible fundraising is surging on AI demand, with bankers expecting issuance to top 2021’s record. Japan Manufacturing Pulse: A Reuters report shows Japan’s September factory growth slowed to a six-month low as output and new orders expanded more weakly. Energy & LNG: SK E&S begins LNG production after a 14-year wait at Australia’s Barossa project, underscoring how long-cycle LNG developments are still reshaping supply. October Rules for Daily Life: Japan’s October changes include mandatory measures against customer harassment and the end of certain social insurance enrollment thresholds, alongside alcohol tax and energy subsidy shifts. Shipping & Defense Industrial Base: A U.S. analysis argues the Navy’s fast frigate buildout needs more shipyard capacity to sustain delivery rates. New Japan Company: Pacific Padeco International Co., Ltd. was established in Tokyo to handle Pacific Consultants Group’s international business.
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