AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoYen & Markets: The yen surged to a 7-month high near 152 per dollar on Bank of Japan rate-hike bets, dragging Tokyo stocks as oil climbed toward $100 amid Middle East flare-ups. Education Watch: OECD PISA 2025 results show teenagers reading at the worst levels this century, with screen time linked to weaker performance across reading, math, and science. Solar Breakthrough: A Toshiba–Shin-Etsu–Niigata University consortium reports perovskite solar cells 1.5x more durable than current options, aiming to outpace China’s mass-production push. AI/Robotics Readiness: A new Intel-backed study finds executives expect robot fleets soon, but most lack formal plans, skills, and safety preparation—especially in Japan. Space & Defense: Japan’s shipbuilding and drone-interceptor efforts keep moving, while RIMPAC highlights new 3D-printing and ship-to-ship drone logistics. Health & Pharma: Japan-linked biotech updates include Belite Bio’s Sakigake NDA filing for Stargardt disease and multiple Phase 3 trial progress announcements. Transport/Autonomy: Tesla’s Cybercab launch triggered a U.S. federal safety probe over compliance and certification.
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