AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoClean Hydrogen Push: Asahi Kasei secured incentives from Kanagawa Prefecture and Kawasaki to expand electrolysis manufacturing, targeting at least 2 GW each for cell frames and membranes by 2028. Circular Packaging: Indorama Ventures and partners (including Suntory and Iwatani) will bring flake-to-preform circular PET recycling to Thailand, aiming for recycled PET preforms equivalent to ~400 million bottles a year from 2028. Cyber + AI Security: NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks launched a multi-year alliance to accelerate secure AI transformation, targeting $1 billion in joint business by 2029. AI Defense Collaboration: Foresight and VisionWave signed a strategic cooperation to integrate 3D perception tech into autonomous unmanned ground vehicles for next-gen defense systems. Markets & Rates: Tokyo stocks rose as bond-yield jitters eased after U.S. Treasury buyback plans; the Nikkei gained 1.36% and the 10-year JGB yield fell. Japan-Linked Trade/Logistics: JETRO Kuala Lumpur will run a halal buyer discovery and matching program for Japanese firms, using an online pavilion and AI sales support. Maritime Outlook: Japan Maritime Daily will host a Singapore seminar on emerging transport demands with leaders from ONE, SGX and Kpler on Oct 5. Safety Watch: Four track workers were killed by a limited express train near Shin-kanuma Station in Tochigi; police are investigating whether proper lookout procedures were followed.
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