AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSemiconductors: SK hynix brought more than 20 Japanese suppliers together at its first Japan Partners Day, aiming to coordinate investment and secure capacity as AI drives memory-chip demand. Samsung is also deepening ties with Japan through its semiconductor R&D center in Yokohama. Mobility: Toyota and Waymo plan to test autonomous vehicles in Japan in 2027, with Toyota set to build the bZ4X robotaxis at its Aichi plant. Supply Chains: Quad ministers pledged closer cooperation on critical minerals and trusted supply chains, while warning that export restrictions and overcapacity threaten key industries. Manufacturing: Japan’s industrial output rose 2.2% in September as auto production recovered. Omron, meanwhile, has started making blood-pressure monitors in Chennai, with plans to export from India to Europe and Africa. Entertainment: Japan’s anime industry hit a record ¥4.45 trillion ($28.2 billion) in 2025, with domestic and overseas spending both growing.
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