AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSemiconductor Industrial Policy: Rapidus says Japan’s IPA has completed a further ¥150B funding round, bringing total IPA-backed support to a reported ¥424.95B and highlighting the shift from subsidies to direct ownership as Japan scales 2nm chip production. AI Infrastructure & Telecom: NTT plans an “IOWN AI Fund” with SK Group and Chunghwa Telecom, targeting ¥70B+ to back next-gen optical network tech and AI model development, with major Japanese corporates reportedly interested. Manufacturing Automation: BMW is expanding “physical AI” with a humanoid-robot pilot at its Leipzig plant after an earlier US trial, aiming to integrate robots into car and battery/component production. Japan Macro: Japan’s Q1 real GDP was revised down to a 1.8% annualized growth rate, with weaker capex (software and production machinery) cited as a drag. Energy & Inflation: OECD inflation rose to 4.4% in April, while energy inflation jumped to 13.2%—a backdrop that also feeds into global rate-hike expectations. Circular Economy (Electronics): Japan-based Tenma International is highlighted alongside ecoATM and Recommerce as buyback models gain traction to extend device lifecycles and boost recycling. Food Tech & Waste: Kagawa University researchers turn discarded udon into biodegradable, washi-like sheets, aiming to cut food waste while creating local products. Trade/Industry Expansion: Yokohama Rubber targets near-$1B cumulative investment in India for off-highway tyres, with exports approaching the same scale.
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