AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDefense Manufacturing: Japan and the U.S. agreed to establish a Japanese facility for joint production of advanced air-to-air missiles, expanding defense industry cooperation. Quantum Materials: TOPPAN, SoftBank and four other firms will develop an AI- and quantum computing-based materials platform, with NEDO backing research through fiscal 2028. Clean Energy: Microsoft signed two solar power purchase agreements in Japan with Blueleaf Energy, with projects expected to start operating in mid-2027; separately, seven Japanese firms are advancing ammonia-fueled car carriers and a bunkering business. Food Costs: Japan faces another wave of food price increases as Middle East turmoil lifts tanker freight rates and packaging costs. Industrial Ties: Japan and Germany agreed to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals and AI, alongside business deals in areas including fusion and hydrogen technology. Construction: Japan recorded its first post-COVID drop in construction orders for the April–September period.
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