AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoJapan’s sovereign AI push: Noetra launches with ¥387.3B in initial funding and 44 major backers to build homegrown AI models focused on physical AI and robotics, with SoftBank, Sony, NEC and Honda among the core. Defense & nuclear debate: Japan’s defense minister calls for a national discussion on nuclear weapons as China conducts drills near Japan’s EEZ, intensifying pressure on Tokyo’s security posture. Heat-tech for workers: A “human refrigerator” cooling box hits the market, blasting cold air to help people beat extreme heat fast. Health biotech milestone: PorMedTec begins producing genetically modified pigs for Japan’s planned pig-kidney xenotransplant trial, targeting a clinical start in 2028. Space/industry & standards: Japan and Singapore upgrade digital cooperation to a strategic partnership aimed at smoother cross-border data and AI governance. Cyber/biomed collaboration: JICA expands biomedical lab capacity training across Africa via third-country programs with WHO and Japan-linked research networks. Market backdrop: Chip and AI stocks rebound helped lift Japan-linked sentiment after a tech selloff, while oil volatility remains a key risk.
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