AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate & Food Security: Japan is rapidly expanding heat-resistant rice, with the share of acreage planted in these varieties hitting a record 18.2% in 2025—up sharply over the decade—as hotter summers damage grain quality and yields. Tokyo Dealmaking: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer strengthens its Japan M&A bench by hiring James Campbell in Tokyo from Nishimura & Asahi, aiming to boost cross-border corporate work for Japanese clients. Energy Diplomacy: Japan is set to provide Bangladesh a concessional loan of about $312 million (50 billion yen) via JICA to support energy security and economic resilience amid Middle East-linked price and supply pressures. Sports & Culture Tech: Nintendo announced a remake of “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” for Switch 2, arriving this year for the series’ 40th anniversary. Regional Strategy (OpEd): A new analysis argues Japan is trying to balance stronger security ties with the US while reassuring ASEAN to avoid turning the region into a proxy battleground.
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