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AGP Executive Report

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Corporate Results: SoftBank posted a ¥1.12 trillion quarterly loss, its first in nearly two years, as falling technology valuations and costly U.S. data-center plans weighed on results. Manufacturing: Japanese manufacturers’ confidence rose to its highest in more than five years, led by strong semiconductor demand, though service-sector sentiment eased. Monetary Policy: Bank of Japan policymakers debated whether rate hikes may need to come sooner, as markets weigh inflation and financial risks. Deal Making: Mitsui Chemicals agreed to acquire chip-materials maker JSR for $11.6 billion, underscoring Japan’s push to capitalize on demand for semiconductor supplies. AI and Markets: Sakana AI is reportedly eyeing a 2027 IPO at a record valuation for a Japanese startup.

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Japan advisers urge focus on sustaining growth after inflation hits BOJ goal

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Channel News Asia

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Owned By	Singaporean Government through Mediacorp, Temasek Holdings
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Japan advisors urge focus on sustaining growth after inflation hits BOJ goal

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Japan Inc. finds ways around China’s export and travel curbs

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Japan's Idemitsu quadruples FY27 profit forecast to $1.86 billion on stronger oil prices

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Year Founded	1961
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Japanese automaker Nissan reduces red ink, vows to return to profit for full year

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Japan Machine Tool Orders Rise 42.5%

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RTTNews

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Year Founded	1990
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Japan’s Most Dangerous Military Constraint Is Time

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War on the Rocks

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Owned By	Ryan Evans through Metamorphic Media
Year Founded	2013
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Tokyo court dismisses suit against Meta over fake ads involving entrepreneur

The Japan Times |

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Japan Times

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Owned By	News2u Holdings Corporation (Minako Suematsu, Chair)
Year Founded	1897
Website	www.japantimes.co.jp
Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	Japan, Tokyo
Owner Country	Japan