AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIndia–Japan ties & migration: Japan’s foreign resident population hit a record 3.84 million in the 2025 census as the overall population keeps shrinking, with Tokyo the only prefecture to grow. Digital payments: Apple Pay launched in India via Axis Bank, aiming to tap a UPI-dominated market. Higher education: India’s higher education expanded sharply over the decade, with more universities, enrolment and women’s participation, while vacancies remain a concern. Health innovation: Japan carried out the world’s first surgery using commercially available iPS-derived heart muscle cell sheets after conditional approval. Climate & cities: Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced its “TIME TO ACT FORUM 2026” ahead of COP, pushing city-led decarbonization action. China–Taiwan & regional messaging: A mainland spokesperson said opposing “Taiwan independence” serves common China–US interests. China–EU trade friction: China warned the EU it would react if Brussels moves toward new trade restrictions targeting Chinese firms. India opposition politics: India’s INDIA bloc leaders met to plan protests over alleged SIR irregularities and to press for the CEC’s resignation. Energy & security: Pakistan said it will not allow India to “weaponise water” under the Indus Waters Treaty. Maritime posture: India’s defence minister told the Navy commanders conference that India is a “preferred security partner” in the Indian Ocean. Business & jobs: DoorDash will create 3,000 jobs in India through a Hyderabad tech hub.
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