AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoJapan–Vietnam Industry Ties: Leaders witnessed nine cooperation documents covering power, nuclear energy, AI, education and marine policy. Five joint semiconductor research projects aim to build skills and deepen high-tech supply-chain links. Critical Minerals: Sojitz will buy 5% of Vietnamese tungsten producer Masan High-Tech Materials and distribute its products to Japanese customers in sectors including semiconductors, AI infrastructure and energy. Satellite Connectivity: Rakuten Mobile and AST SpaceMobile formed a joint venture, backed by about US$1 billion in Japanese government grants, to develop direct-to-smartphone service from 2029, with disaster communications a key goal. Robotics and Construction: SoftBank and ABB are exploring ways to separate China operations after Beijing blocked their US$5.4 billion robotics deal. Kobelco, meanwhile, says its CNH partnership will widen distribution and combine equipment and digital technologies. Corporate Exposure: Russia placed more Japan Tobacco assets under temporary administration, prompting Tokyo to demand their return.
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