AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLuzon Economic Corridor Push: The US Embassy’s LEC Steering Committee delegation visited Subic Bay Freeport to speed up investment and infrastructure coordination, with talks involving Philippine officials and business leaders on expanding the former military hub into a trade and investment platform. Data-Center Emissions: Japan launched a government-backed programme to develop and test low-carbon technologies for data centres as AI power demand surges, aiming to cut digital infrastructure emissions toward 2030–2040 targets and net-zero by 2050. Defence Industry Drift: Japan and the US are deepening defence ties with more joint production and supply-chain work, while Sweden’s Saab pledged a long-term commitment to Japan under its “Saab 3.0” strategy. Energy Markets Reality Check: A new investor survey finds appetite for oil is rising, while renewables optimism looks more short-term than long-term. Wildlife Pressure in Japan: Japan’s “monster wolf” robot push continues as bear attacks drive demand for deterrence.
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