AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJapan-US Currency Talks: Japan’s finance chief said the yen’s weakness was raised with the U.S. after Trump voiced concern, as both sides discussed currency moves amid broader trade tensions. Tourism Deal-Making: WTTC, JATA and the Tourism EXPO Japan committee signed an MoU to boost global tourism ties, with Japan’s travel sector still expanding and international spending rising. Shinjuku Cleanup Automation: JR East is trialing autonomous garbage-collecting robots at Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station to cut manual bin emptying and improve waste handling through November. Defense Innovation: Japan’s Defense Ministry plans a new contract system to fund startups developing unmanned aerial vehicles, using staged payments to lower early-stage financial barriers. Food & Farming Hit by Typhoon Dujuan: Heavy rain in Chiba damaged fish farms and produce warehouses near Inbanuma, with losses estimated around ¥1 billion. Tech & Space: Rocket Lab launched Synspective’s StriX Earth-observation satellite into orbit, expanding a 27-satellite SAR constellation. Business Finance (India): DPIIT reported India’s FDI inflows rose to $19.81bn in April-June, with Japan the top source at $5.71bn.
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