AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTsunami Watch: Japan issued a Pacific-coast tsunami advisory after a M7.8 quake struck off Mindanao, with warnings stretching from Ibaraki to Okinawa and reports of small waves observed in Okinawa. Local Safety: In Utsunomiya, authorities shut all 94 public schools after a bear sighting, urging residents to stay indoors while hunters search for the animal. Semiconductors & State Support: Rapidus said Japan’s IPA completed a further 150 billion yen funding round, lifting total funding to 424.95 billion yen as the government ramps chip investment. AI Networks: NTT plans an “IOWN AI Fund” worth over 70 billion yen with SK and Chunghwa Telecom to back AI-focused optical network startups. Economy Update: Japan’s Q1 real GDP was revised down to 1.8% annualized growth as capital spending weakened. Business & Markets: Asia stocks slid on global risk-off sentiment after US losses and Middle East tensions, dragging Japan’s Nikkei lower. Politics & Culture: A diplomatic feud with China is spilling into arts, with major film festivals in Shanghai reportedly dropping Japanese titles. Sports & Society: A Kyoto mayor made history by announcing maternity leave while in office, highlighting gaps in protections for elected officials.
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