AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Buildings: SEDA and Japan’s NEDO are teaming up to retrofit Malaysia’s first Zero Energy Office Building at SEDA’s Cyberjaya HQ, using Japanese energy-saving tech and smart building management to create an ASEAN benchmark for decarbonised offices. AI Policy & Security: Japan’s draft AI Basic Plan revision pushes tighter cooperation with foreign governments and AI developers, while expanding defenses against cyberattacks and AI-generated misinformation, including support for detection tech. Defense & ISR: The US has permanently moved RQ-4B Global Hawk drones to Yokota near Tokyo, boosting Indo-Pacific intelligence coverage, and Valiant Shield 2026 imagery shows closer US–Japan air integration with F-22s and F-15Js. Science Recognition: UC San Diego marine microbiologist Farooq Azam won the 2026 Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences for his “microbial loop” work that reframed how ocean microbes recycle carbon. Semiconductors & Markets: Japan’s semiconductor and AI push continues amid global tech jitters, with reports of major AI data-centre investment plans and ongoing chip research initiatives.
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