AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJapan Earthquake Aftermath: A 7.1-magnitude quake hit Kumamoto and nearby areas, killing at least 13 and injuring dozens as rescuers raced to find people trapped in the damaged Aeon mall after an explosion; power outages and transport disruptions spread across Kyushu. Corporate & Finance: Nomura reported April-June net income of $890.74 million (+39%), while Japan’s markets stayed sensitive to AI-driven selloffs and earnings caution. Tech & Industry: ispace will launch its lunar lander “Ultra” on Japan’s H3 rocket in 2028, marking a shift to domestic launch capability; KDDI certified Fibocom’s LTE IoT module for faster device rollout in Japan. Business & Policy: Japan’s government move to certify food banks for the first time signals a new safety-net push, while a separate case sends a former Japan Post Holdings employee to prosecutors over alleged bribes tied to a Tokyo post office rebuilding project. Cross-border Deals: Japan and Australia agreed to deepen quantum tech cooperation under the Quad framework. Consumer Tech: Capcom says 93.3% of its game sales are now digital, leaving physical at 6.7%.
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