AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpace Tech: JAXA’s RV-X experimental reusable rocket made Japan’s first successful lift-off-and-landing test, flying under a minute and landing safely at the Noshiro site—an early step toward lower-cost launches and tougher competition with SpaceX. Energy & Research: A Chinese team reports a carbon-14 “nuclear battery” concept that could generate power for thousands of years using beta decay, with a diamond structure aimed at containing radiation—positioned for long-life sensors and space hardware. Nuclear Policy: The Pacific Islands Forum is pressing for “evidence-based” answers on Japan’s plan to discharge more treated Fukushima wastewater, challenging the lack of independent research and calling for a frank dialogue with the IAEA. AI Infrastructure: Analysts warn that AI growth is increasingly constrained by power availability, as data-center electricity demand accelerates worldwide—raising stakes for energy planning in tech-heavy regions. Semiconductors: Memory makers are racing to expand capacity for AI demand, but supply is expected to stay tight for years, keeping pricing and investment pressure high. Japan-India Industry: Honda says India’s two-wheeler market should keep growing in FY27 at a more moderate pace, with new models planned for the second half to target festive sales. STEM Education: IIT Guwahati held its 28th convocation, awarding degrees to 2,265 students including 412 PhD and dual-degree scholars.
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