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News Releases (in provisional translation)
- Jun 4, 2026
- State Minister Ino Attends OECD 2026 Ministerial Council Meeting and Informal Gathering of WTO Ministers
- Jun 4, 2026
- Minister AKAZAWA Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Jonathan Gray, President & Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Inc.
- Jun 4, 2026
- Selection of 16 New Projects to support the development of AI Models under the GENIAC Computing Resource Provision Support Project (Cycle 4)
- Jun 3, 2026
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister OCHI Holds Meeting with Ms. Ragnhild Sjoner Syrstad, State Secretary of Trade, Industry and Fisheries of the Kingdom of Norway
- Jun 3, 2026
- State Minister YAMADA Holds Meeting with H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment of the Kingdom of Bahrain
- Jun 3, 2026
- Minister AKAZAWA Holds Teleconference with H.E. Howard W. Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce for the United States of America
- Jun 2, 2026
- “Battery Industry Strategy” Revised as the “Battery and Power Industry Strategy”
- Jun 2, 2026
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Komori Visits the French Republic
- Jun 2, 2026
- Minister AKAZAWA Holds Online Meeting with HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Jun 1, 2026
- Initiation of an Anti-Dumping Duties Investigation of Cold-Rolled Steel Coil, Sheet and Strip Originating in the Republic of Korea, the People’s Republic of China, and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
- Jun 1, 2026
- Initiation of an Anti-Dumping Duties Investigation of Hot-Rolled Steel Coil, Sheet and Strip Originating in the Republic of Korea, the People’s Republic of China, and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
- May 29, 2026
- FY2025 Measures to Promote Manufacturing Technology (White Paper on Manufacturing Industries 2026) Released
- May 29, 2026
- GENIAC-PRIZE 2026 to be Launched as an AI Contest Offering a Total Reward and Computing Resources of Approximately 1 Billion Yen
- May 29, 2026
- As a Part of the Additional Measures under the IAEA Framework, ALPS Treated Water before Dilution with Seawater was Sampled on the Premises of TEPCO’s FDNPS
- May 28, 2026
- METI Hosts Second AZEC Leading Action Forum (AZEC LEAF)
- May 28, 2026
- Joint Statement on the Stockpiling Cooperation between the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Department of Energy of the Republic of the Philippines Released
- May 28, 2026
- Winners of the FY2025 Vibrant HABATAKU Small and Medium Enterprises 300 Program Selected
- May 28, 2026
- Consultation Committee on the Japan-U.S. Strategic Investment Initiative
- May 27, 2026
- State Minister Ino participates in the 35th General Assembly of the Italy-Japan Business Group (IJBG) and holds talks with Mr. Valentino Valentini, Vice-Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy of the Italian Republic
- May 27, 2026
- First Meeting of the Japan-Italy Economic Security Consultations Held in Tokyo
- May 27, 2026
- Guidance for Companies and Local Governments on the Introduction of Femtech to Address Women's Health Issues Released
- May 26, 2026
- Exchange of Views with Startups Held
- May 24, 2026
- Minister Akazawa Visits China
- May 22, 2026
- Interim Report of the Study Group on Issues for Strengthening the Earning Power of Small Businesses Released
- May 22, 2026
- State Minister Yamada Holds Meeting with Mr. Roger Crespo Morán, Vice Minister of Export Promotion and Investment, Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade and Investment of the Republic of Ecuador
- May 21, 2026
- Startup Ecosystem Research 2026 Released
- May 21, 2026
- State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ino attended the Finland Quantum Technologies & UAVs Seminar and held a meeting with Finland’s Minister of Economic Affairs, H.E. Mr. Sakari Puisto.
- May 21, 2026
- Startup M&A Guidance Released
- May 20, 2026
- Measures for Balancing Electricity Supply and Demand for Summer 2026 Compiled
- May 20, 2026
- Sixth Japan-Australia Ministerial Economic Dialogue Held
- May 19, 2026
- Cabinet Decision on the Cabinet Order for the Partial Revision of the Order for Enforcement of the Act on the Regulation of Manufacture and Evaluation of Chemical Substances
- May 19, 2026
- Japan and the Republic of Korea Issue Joint Press Release on the Enhanced Cooperation on Energy Security and Supply Chain Resilience
- May 18, 2026
- Minister AKAZAWA Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Mauro Luiz Iecker Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil
- May 18, 2026
- Minister AKAZAWA Holds Meeting with Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
- May 18, 2026
- SX Brands 2026 and SX Nominated Companies 2026 Selected
- May 15, 2026
- Lowered Private Oil Stockpiling Obligation to Be Maintained
- May 15, 2026
- Logo and Symbol for the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2027 Belgrade Announced
- May 15, 2026
- IAEA Conducts Sixth Review Mission on the Safety of ALPS Treated Water Discharge into the Sea since the Discharge Began
- May 14, 2026
- Minister Akazawa Holds Meeting with Mr. Ben Horowitz (Co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz)
- May 14, 2026
- State Minister Ino Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Togmid Dorjkhand, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia
- May 14, 2026
- Selection of Nine R&D Themes related to Making Manufacturing and Other Data AI-Ready and Two R&D Themes related to Robotics Foundation Models Under the “GENIAC” Project to Strengthen Generative AI Development Capabilities
- May 13, 2026
- State Minister INO Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Roger Pujols, Deputy Minister for Project Development, Ministry of the Presidency of the Dominican Republic
- May 13, 2026
- State Minister INO Receives Courtesy Call from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of the State of New Mexico and Governor Mark Gordon of the State of Wyoming, the United States of America
- May 13, 2026
- State Minister Ino Receives Courtesy Call from Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Africa of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- May 12, 2026
- Minister Akazawa and State Minister Ino Hold Meeting with OECD Secretary-General Cormann
- May 12, 2026
- Minister Akazawa Holds Meeting with U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent
- May 12, 2026
- FAQ on Integrated and Coordinated Disclosure of Business Reports, etc., and Annual Securities Reports (Institutional Framework) Updated
- May 7, 2026
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Komori Visits the Republic of the Philippines
- May 7, 2026
- Minister Akazawa Visits the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
- May 7, 2026
- Minister Akazawa Visits the French Republic and the Kingdom of Belgium
- May 7, 2026
- Fourth Meeting of the EU-Japan Digital Partnership Council Held
- May 1, 2026
- The IAEA Published a Report on its Fifth Review Mission of Safety Related Aspects of the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water into the Sea after the Start of the Discharge
- May 1, 2026
- The IAEA Published a Report on the Analytical Results of the Additional Measures under the IAEA Framework
- Apr 28, 2026
- Vice-Minister for International Affairs MATSUO Holds Meeting with Mr. Frank Wetzel, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Federal Republic of Germany
- Apr 28, 2026
- Minister AKAZAWA Holds Meeting with Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia
- Apr 24, 2026
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister KOMORI Holds Meeting with H.E. Ms. Aleksandra Kovač, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Serbia to Japan
- Apr 24, 2026
- State Minister YAMADA and Chairs of Keidanren Discuss the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
- Apr 24, 2026
- Second Release of National Crude Oil Stockpiles
- Apr 24, 2026
- Cabinet Decision on the 2026 White Papers on Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Enterprises
- Apr 24, 2026
- Cabinet Approves the Cabinet Order for Stipulating the Enforcement Date of the Act on Carbon Dioxide Storage Businesses and the Cabinet Order for the Arrangement of Relevant Cabinet Orders and Transitional Measures Accompanying the Enforcement of the Act on Carbon Dioxide Storage Businesses
- Apr 24, 2026
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister KOMORI Receives Courtesy Call from the Confederation of Indian Industry
- Apr 22, 2026
- Japan-EU Space Public-Private Workshop Held
- Apr 22, 2026
- 9th CEFIA Government-Private Forum Held
- Apr 21, 2026
- Financial Cooperation with Partner-Country Companies under the Partnership on Wide Energy and Resources Resilience Asia
- Apr 21, 2026
- State Minister Ino and Vice-Minister for International Affairs Matsuo Visit the Kingdom of Belgium to Attend the Japan-EU Business and Industrial Week Events, including the Japan-EU Business Round Table
- Apr 15, 2026
- Minister AKAZAWA Holds Online Meeting with H.E. Mr. Tariq Suleiman Ahmed Al-Rumi, Minister of Oil of the State of Kuwait
- Apr 15, 2026
- Second Round Release of National Petroleum Reserves
- Apr 15, 2026
- METI Publishes the Interim Report "Report on Strengthening the Manufacturing Base" by the Study Group on Strengthening Manufacturing Bases in Light of Geopolitical Risks
- Apr 9, 2026
- Guidance on the Interpretation and Application of Civil Liability in the Utilization and Application of AI Published
- Apr 9, 2026
- Minister AKAZAWA Holds Online Meeting with H.E. Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals of the Sultanate of Oman
- Apr 6, 2026
- Annual Report on the Status of the Approval of Overseas Transfers of Defense Equipment and Technology
- Apr 3, 2026
- New International Standards for Motorway Chauffeur System based on the proposal made by Japan has been published
- Apr 3, 2026
- Cabinet Decision on the Cabinet Order for Partially Amending the Order for Enforcement of the Consumer Product Safety Act
- Apr 1, 2026
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister KOMORI Attends Japan-Indonesia Business Forum
- Apr 1, 2026
- Minister Akazawa Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Roland Lescure, Minister of Economy, Finance, Industry, Energy, and Digital Sovereignty of the French Republic
- Apr 1, 2026
- State Minister Ino Receives a Courtesy Call from a Delegation of U.S. Senators
- Apr 1, 2026
- Minister AKAZAWA Holds Online Meeting with H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Mar 31, 2026
- 2025 Ratio of Cashless Payment Among the Total Amount Paid by Consumers Calculated
- Mar 31, 2026
- Task Force to Secure Supplies of Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Medical Supplies that are vulnerable due to the Situation in the Middle East
- Mar 31, 2026
- Cabinet Decision on the Comprehensive Physical Distribution Policy Outline (FY2026–FY2030)
- Mar 31, 2026
- Guidelines on the Roles Expected of Cyber Infrastructure Providers (Japanese and English Versions)
- Mar 31, 2026
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister OCHI Holds “Roundtable on Promoting the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises through the Utilization of the Strategic Investment Initiative"
- Mar 30, 2026
- METI State Minister Yamada Attends 14th WTO Ministerial Conference
- Mar 30, 2026
- Minister Akazawa Attends Meeting of the G7 Energy and Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
- Mar 27, 2026
- Advanced Air Mobility Roadmap Revised
- Mar 27, 2026
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Komori Receives Courtesy Call from ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica
- Mar 26, 2026
- 9th Japan-EU Digital Policy Dialogue Held
- Mar 25, 2026
- Minister Akazawa Holds Meeting with H.E. Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency
- Mar 24, 2026
- Cabinet Decision on the Bill for the Act for Partially Amending the Electricity Business Act
- Mar 24, 2026
- Release of National Crude Oil Stockpiles
- Mar 23, 2026
- Japan–Thailand Space Industry Forum Held
- Mar 23, 2026
- Global CBPR System Program Requirements Updated
- Mar 20, 2026
- Minister Akazawa Attends Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting
- Mar 19, 2026
- Companies Selected as FY2025 Nadeshiko Brands and Next Nadeshiko: Companies Supporting Dual Careers and Co-parenting
- Mar 18, 2026
- State Minister Ino Signs Memorandum on Mutual Recognition of Labeling Scheme based on JC-STAR and Singapore’s Cybersecurity Labelling Scheme (CLS)
- Mar 18, 2026
- Minister Akazawa Holds Online Meeting with H.E. Mr. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs of the State of Qatar
- Mar 16, 2026
- Reduction of The Private Oil Stockpiling Obligation and Release of National Crude Oil Stockpiles
- Mar 16, 2026
- State Minister Yamada Receives Courtesy Call from Co-Chairman of India-Japan Business Co-operation Committee and Chairman of Japan-India Business Co-operation Committee
- Mar 16, 2026
- State Minister Yamada Attends Japan-Bhutan Business Forum on the Occasion of Prime Minister Tobgay of the Kingdom of Bhutan’s Visit to Japan
- Mar 15, 2026
- METI Co-Hosts Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum with the U.S. Government