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News Releases (in provisional translation)
- Oct 15, 2018
- METI to Hold National Forum of Smart Monodzukuri Supporting Organizations
- Oct 15, 2018
- METI to Hold Robot Revolution and Industrial IoT International Symposium 2018
- Oct 12, 2018
- METI Minister Seko Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Xie Zhenhua, Special Representative on Climate Change Affairs, the People’s Republic of China
- Oct 12, 2018
- Announcement of the Winners in the Eighth Robot Awards Program
- Oct 12, 2018
- October is “3Rs (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) Promotion Month”!
- Oct 9, 2018
- METI to Launch a Working Group on Electricity Resilience
- Oct 9, 2018
- Steel Demand Prospects for the Third Quarter of FY2018 (October-December 2018)
- Oct 9, 2018
- Minister Seko Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Maksim Stanislavovich Oreshkin, Minister of Economic Development and Special Representative for Trade and Economic Cooperation with Japan of Russia
- Oct 5, 2018
- METI to Hold CEATEC JAPAN 2018 “Connected Industries” Symposium
- Oct 5, 2018
- METI and MIIT Hold First Japan-China Joint Public-Private Seminar on Autonomous Driving
- Oct 4, 2018
- Winners of the FY 2018 Awards for Resources Recirculation Technologies and Systems Selected
- Oct 4, 2018
- Municipalities Selected to be Covered by the “Support Program for Regional Foreign Direct Investment in Japan”
- Oct 2, 2018
- Harvest Festival Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Japan-Africa IP Cooperation
- Oct 2, 2018
- “Make international organizations more user-friendly!”
- Oct 2, 2018
- New Japan-Oriented International Standards Issued for Road-Boundary Departure-Prevention Systems for Traveling Vehicles
- Oct 1, 2018
- METI Minister Seko Visits the United States and Spain
- Oct 1, 2018
- METI Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ogushi Participated in EVS31
- Oct 1, 2018
- METI Compiles Results of the Call for Public Comments on the Draft Cyber/Physical Security Framework
- Oct 1, 2018
- The WTO Sixth Meeting for Exploratory Work on Electronic Commerce Held
- Sep 28, 2018
- Practical Guidelines for Corporate Governance Systems (CGS Guidelines) Revised
- Sep 28, 2018
- Guidelines Concerning the Management of the Electricity Retail Business Revised
- Sep 28, 2018
- Conference of the Cabinet Office and Ministries Responsible for Measures for Mid-ranking Companies Held
- Sep 28, 2018
- The 153rd Survey of SME Business Conditions (July-September 2018) Released
- Sep 28, 2018
- Winners of the 12th Kids Design Awards Selected
- Sep 27, 2018
- Oral Healthcare Forum 2018 “Oral Healthcare Frontline in Malaysia, Thailand and Japan” to be Held
- Sep 26, 2018
- METI to Hold the Asia Aircraft Supply Chain Forum
- Sep 26, 2018
- Fourteenth Meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee under the Stockholm Convention
- Sep 26, 2018
- IoT Acceleration Lab to Hold the Fourth Big Data Analysis Contest
- Sep 26, 2018
- METI Releases Results of the Quarterly Survey of Overseas Subsidiaries (April - June 2018)
- Sep 25, 2018
- Joint Statement on Trilateral Meeting of Trade Ministers Released
- Sep 25, 2018
- METI Parliamentary Vice-Minister Hiraki Visits Canada
- Sep 25, 2018
- Project Theme that Takes Advantage of the Standardization System for Cultivating New Markets Selected
- Sep 21, 2018
- Second Ministerial Meeting of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity Held
- Sep 21, 2018
- Public Briefing on the 2018 Telework Days Campaign to be Held
- Sep 21, 2018
- Information on Events and Efforts in September under the Premium Friday Initiative
- Sep 20, 2018
- Winners of FY2018 Awards Program for Individual and Other Contributors to Promotion of Informatization Determined
- Sep 20, 2018
- New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (September 2018)
- Sep 20, 2018
- The JPO and the DIPP, MCI, India Agree in Principle to Start a Bilateral PPH
- Sep 19, 2018
- You're invited! "Countdown Showcase" to be Held on Japan's Cutting-edge Technologies of the Future
- Sep 18, 2018
- METI Parliamentary Vice-Minister Hiraki Attends G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting
- Sep 18, 2018
- METI to Establish 2050 Economic and Social Structure Committee under the Industrial Structure Council
- Sep 18, 2018
- The Eighth Joint Committee Meeting of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project Held
- Sep 18, 2018
- METI to Start the Effort for FY2018 Nadeshiko Brand Initiative
- Sep 18, 2018
- METI Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ogushi Visits the United States
- Sep 14, 2018
- METI to Hold "Regional Business Conference in Fukuoka"
- Sep 14, 2018
- Winner of the METI Minister's Award Selected in 12th Industrial Tourism Town Revitalization Awards Program
- Sep 14, 2018
- US-Japan Cybersecurity Joint Training with ASEAN Member States Held
- Sep 13, 2018
- METI and NDRC Joint Event on Japan-China Cooperation Addressing Aging Societies to be Held
- Sep 13, 2018
- Japan Requests the Establishment of a Panel under the WTO Agreement Regarding the Republic of Korea’s Measure Imposing Anti-dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Bars Originating from Japan
- Sep 12, 2018
- METI to Hold Japan-wide “Safety Support Car” Test-drive Events during the National Autumn Traffic Safety Campaign
- Sep 12, 2018
- Call for Applicants for Japan-China Co-Production of Films under the Film Co-Production Agreement between Japan and China Starts
- Sep 12, 2018
- METI and MIIT Hold the Fifth Meeting of the Japan-China Chemical Industrial Policy Dialogue
- Sep 11, 2018
- Announcement of Program of the 1st Well Aging Society Summit Asia-Japan
- Sep 11, 2018
- METI State Minister Muto Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Hernán Lombardi, Minister of the Federal System of Media and Public Content, the Argentine Republic
- Sep 11, 2018
- Joint Team for Promoting Exports of Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Foods Determines Their Future Efforts
- Sep 7, 2018
- METI Releases a Report on Digital Transformation: Overcoming of '2025 Digital Cliff' Involving IT Systems and Full-fledged Development of Efforts for Digital Transformation
- Sep 7, 2018
- Cabinet Decision on the Relevant Cabinet Orders for the Enforcement of the Act of Partial Revision of the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, etc.
- Sep 7, 2018
- "Healthcare Innovation Weeks Asia-Japan 2018" to be Held from October 9 to 19
- Sep 7, 2018
- METI and the IoT Acceleration Labs Determine 19 Regions as Winners for the Fourth Selection under the Local IoT Acceleration Labs Project
- Sep 6, 2018
- Japan-ASEAN IP Cooperation Programs Enhanced
- Sep 6, 2018
- The Second Meeting on Japan-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation Held
- Sep 6, 2018
- Experience-based Fair of Advanced Forestry Technology to be Held
- Sep 3, 2018
- METI Releases Guidelines for Cyber-Physical Security Measures for Building Systems (β Version)
- Sep 3, 2018
- METI Minister Seko Visits the Republic of Singapore
- Sep 3, 2018
- Conveyance of Attractiveness of Outstanding Regional Brands in Tokai and Hokuriku Regions Starts on September 3
- Sep 3, 2018
- Eleventh Round of the Negotiations for a Japan-Turkey Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
- Aug 31, 2018
- METI Revises Guidelines for Taking Advantage of Spin-off Approach
- Aug 31, 2018
- METI Releases Interim Report by Strategic Commission for the New Era of Automobiles
- Aug 31, 2018
- Commendation Ceremony of the 11th National Maritime Awards Held
- Aug 31, 2018
- Announcement of Figures for FY2015 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculated Under the GHG Emissions Accounting, Reporting, and Disclosure System
- Aug 30, 2018
- Ten Startups Selected as the First Recipients of Support Measures under IPAS
- Aug 30, 2018
- Seminar for Human Resource Development in the Manufacturing Industry in the Digital Era to be Held
- Aug 30, 2018
- Information on Events and Efforts in August under the Premium Friday Initiative
- Aug 27, 2018
- METI Parliamentary Vice-Minister Hiraki Attends G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting
- Aug 27, 2018
- METI Holds Collaboration Promotion Event between Business Owners of J-Startups and Large Companies
- Aug 27, 2018
- Initiation of Demonstration Test for Evaluation of Last-Mile Autonomous Driving Using Small Buses with Autonomous Driving Function
- Aug 27, 2018
- METI to Officially Open Portal Website of “Future Classroom-Learning Innovation”
- Aug 27, 2018
- FY2017 Progress in Enforcement of the Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, etc. to Subcontractors and Efforts for Fair Subcontracting Practices
- Aug 24, 2018
- Study Group on Security Assessment of Cloud Services to be Launched
- Aug 24, 2018
- Public-Private Conference for Future Air Mobility to be Established
- Aug 23, 2018
- Successful Companies Determined and Adopted as Participants in JETRO Innovation Program
- Aug 23, 2018
- Successful Applicants for NEDO Project for Enhanced Efficiency of Trade Procedures in Global Supply Chains
- Aug 23, 2018
- Successful Applicants Determined and Adopted for NEDO Project for Enhanced Efficiency of Domestic Consumer-Goods Supply Chains
- Aug 20, 2018
- METI Releases New Platform for Human Resource Development for SME Employees
- Aug 20, 2018
- New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (August 2018)
- Aug 16, 2018
- Credits Issued for Two Projects under the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) with Viet Nam
- Aug 10, 2018
- Collection of Case Examples to be Studied Concerning New Data Distribution Transactions ver. 2.0 Compiled
- Aug 10, 2018
- Winners of the Award for Academic Startups 2018 Program Selected
- Aug 9, 2018
- JPO Starts Design-Driven Management
- Aug 9, 2018
- METI Holds Third Public-Private Session on the Departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union
- Aug 9, 2018
- Second Round of Call for Applicants for MITOU Target Program Start in Field of Quantum Computers
- Aug 7, 2018
- METI Launches Roundtable for Development of Facilities for Demonstrations to Create New Products and Services that are “Friendly to Dementia Patients”
- Aug 7, 2018
- Cabinet Decision on the Cabinet Order of Partial Revision of the Order for Enforcement of the Act on the Protection of the Ozone Layer through the Control and Other Measures on Specified Substances and Other Substances
- Aug 7, 2018
- METI Fukushima Revitalization Fair to be Held
- Aug 6, 2018
- METI Minister Seko Visits the States of California, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan of the United States
- Aug 6, 2018
- IT Passport Examination Updated to “iPass 4.0” in Response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Aug 1, 2018
- Third Carbon Offset Campaign on Mountain Day to be Held
- Aug 1, 2018
- IOSCO Releases a Consultation Report on Commodity Storage and Delivery Infrastructures: Good or Sound Practices
- Jul 31, 2018
- METI Launches Industry-Academia Round-Table Discussion to Encourage Human Resources in the Fields of Science and Mathematics to Play Important Roles in Industry
- Jul 31, 2018
- General Election for Outstanding Regional Brands in Tokai and Hokuriku Regions to be Held
- Jul 31, 2018
- Progress Made in Regulatory Reform for Individual Enterprises
- Jul 27, 2018
- 32nd Japan-China High-Level Consultation Held
- Jul 27, 2018
- METI and MAFF Establish Joint Team for Promoting Exports of Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products and Foods
- Jul 27, 2018
- FY 2017 Japan’s Independent Development Ratio of Oil and Natural Gas Released
- Jul 27, 2018
- METI Releases Revision of the Interpretative Guidelines on Electronic Commerce and Information Property Trading
- Jul 27, 2018
- METI Releases Overseas Development Strategy of Water Industry
- Jul 26, 2018
- Results of the Regional Economic and Industrial Research (April-June 2018)
- Jul 26, 2018
- Enjoy Premium Friday to Enrich Your Personal Experiences for Happiness and Fun
- Jul 26, 2018
- FY2018 Explanatory Meetings on the Basel Convention Act to be Held
- Jul 26, 2018
- Two Standardization Projects that Take Advantage of the Standardization System for Cultivating New Markets Selected
- Jul 25, 2018
- Second Round of Certification Issued for the Courses on IT-Skill Training to Meet the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Jul 25, 2018
- METI Establishes Digital Transformation Offices to Promote Digitalization in METI’s Administrative Procedures
- Jul 25, 2018
- METI, Japan Sports Agency, JETRO and JSC to Collaborate for Popularizing Japanese Sports Overseas and Promotion of Sports Industry’s Overseas Business Development
- Jul 24, 2018
- METI Minister Seko Attends a Signing Ceremony for a Partnership Agreement with Wakayama Prefecture
- Jul 24, 2018
- METI Releases Progress Report 2016-2018 on the Corporate Reporting Lab
- Jul 23, 2018
- METI Formulates Report on the Survey on Technology and Institutes Related to Distributed System
- Jul 23, 2018
- METI Establishes Study Group on Implementing TCFD Recommendations for Mobilizing Green Finance through Proactive Corporate Disclosure
- Jul 23, 2018
- METI Exchanges Framework Document with MOI, Thailand
- Jul 20, 2018
- Cabinet Decision on Cabinet Order for Partial Revision of the Ordinance on the Organization of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
- Jul 20, 2018
- New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (July 2018)
- Jul 20, 2018
- METI Holds the First Meeting of U.K.-Japan Aviation Working Group
- Jul 20, 2018
- JPO to Hold Kids Summer Event
- Jul 19, 2018
- Aggregate Results of the FY2017 Amount of Recycled and Destroyed Fluorocarbons under the Revised Fluorocarbons Recovery and Destruction Law Compiled
- Jul 19, 2018
- Part of Fukushima Robot Test Field to Open
- Jul 19, 2018
- The WTO Fifth Meeting for Exploratory Work on Electronic Commerce Held