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News Releases (in provisional translation)
- 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
- 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 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
- Jul 17, 2018
- METI State Minister Muto Visits France
- Jul 17, 2018
- METI to Hold Kick-off Event for Platform of Learning Innovation -“Future Classroom” Project
- Jul 17, 2018
- Call for Applicants for New Diversity Management Selection 100 and Diversity Management 100 Prime in FY 2018
- Jul 13, 2018
- METI to Enhance the “Space New Economy Creation Network (S-NET)” Program to be More Sustainable, Autonomous, Practical
- Jul 13, 2018
- Three JCM Projects in Indonesia Newly Registered
- Jul 12, 2018
- Twenty-third Round of Negotiations for Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
- Jul 12, 2018
- Japan and Viet Nam Hold the First Energy Working Group
- Jul 11, 2018
- METI to Hold Second Collaboration Platform for Exchanging Information on Cyber/Physical Security
- Jul 11, 2018
- Businesses Participating in Project for Supporting Joint Development of AI Systems Determined and Adopted
- Jul 10, 2018
- Collection of Reports under Article 3 of the Supplementary Provisions of the Act Partially Amending the Act on the Protection of the Ozone Layer through the Control of Specified Substances and Other Measures
- Jul 10, 2018
- Release of the White Paper on International Economy and Trade 2018
- Jul 9, 2018
- Steel Demand Prospects for the Second Quarter of FY2018 (July-September 2018)
- Jul 9, 2018
- Partial Revisions of the Act for Facilitating New Business Activities of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and the Act on Facilitation of Succession of Management of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Come into Force
- Jul 6, 2018
- Procedure for Switching to Electricity Retailer (Low Voltage Type) Announced
- Jul 6, 2018
- Minister Seko Holds the First Japan-Australia Economic Ministerial Dialogue
- Jul 3, 2018
- Cabinet Decision on the New Strategic Energy Plan
- Jul 3, 2018
- Commission for Promotion of Cashless Settlement Established as New Industry-Academia-Government Organization
- Jul 2, 2018
- The IoT Acceleration Lab Will Hold the “Seventh IoT Lab Connection” and a Commendation Ceremony for Winners of the Fourth IoT Lab Selection
- Jul 2, 2018
- Call for Outstanding Businesses as Applicants for FY2018 Excellent Green Logistics Commendation Program
- Jul 2, 2018
- METI Releases Guidelines for Discussing Plans for Operation and Management of Stadiums and Arenas
- Jul 2, 2018
- JPO Launches IP Acceleration Program for Startups
- Jul 2, 2018
- METI Minister Seko Hosts RCEP Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo
- Jun 29, 2018
- METI Releases Report compiled by Study Group for Risk Capital Supply for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Jun 29, 2018
- METI Conducts Experiment for Examination of Standard Specification of Digital Shopping Receipts
- Jun 29, 2018
- Release of Annual Report on the Office of Intellectual Property Protection (2018)
- Jun 28, 2018
- Release of Japan Patent Office Annual Report 2018
- Jun 28, 2018
- METI Announces Winners of the Second Nihon Service Award
- Jun 28, 2018
- METI Releases the Revised Report on the Results of the 2016 Economic Census for Business Activity Concerning Data Across Industries
- Jun 28, 2018
- Enjoy Premium Friday to Enrich Your Personal Experiences for Happiness and Fun
- Jun 27, 2018
- METI Releases Guidelines for Collaboration between Business Entities and R&D-based Venture Businesses (Second Edition)
- Jun 27, 2018
- METI Releases Results of the Quarterly Survey of Overseas Subsidiaries (January-March 2018)
- Jun 27, 2018
- Second Edition of the White Paper on Open Innovation Compiled
- Jun 27, 2018
- The 152nd Survey of SME Business Conditions (April-June 2018) Released
- Jun 26, 2018
- Release of the Guidelines of Certification Schemes Concerning Functions of Information Trust ver. 1.0
- Jun 26, 2018
- METI to Hold Kids Day Event
- Jun 25, 2018
- Primary Recommendations by Study Group for Learning Innovation-“Future Classroom” and EdTech Released
- Jun 25, 2018
- METI Releases the Report on ESG Dialogue between Active Fund Managers and Companies
- Jun 25, 2018
- Public Symposium Held on “Future Approaches to Strengthening Quality Assurance Systems Across Supply Chains”
- Jun 25, 2018
- Minister Seko Visits the Russian Federation
- Jun 21, 2018
- Results of the 2017 Survey on Selected Service Industries Compiled (Preliminary Report)
- Jun 20, 2018
- New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (June 2018)
- Jun 20, 2018
- The WTO Fourth Meeting for Exploratory Work on Electronic Commerce Held
- Jun 19, 2018
- METI Releases Report by Study Group on Ideal Approaches to University-Oriented Venture Businesses
- Jun 19, 2018
- Weaving a Better Future: METI Releases Decision on "Initiatives for Proper Implementation of Technical Intern Training Programs in the Textile and Apparel Industry"
- Jun 18, 2018
- METI State Minister Muto Attended the G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting
- Jun 18, 2018
- Panel Discussion for Incubation of Women Leaders to be Held
- Jun 18, 2018
- Japan Requests Consultation with the Republic of Korea under the WTO Agreement Regarding the ROK’s Measure Imposing Anti-dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Bars Originating from Japan
- Jun 18, 2018
- The 2018 Report on Compliance by Major Trading Partners with Trade Agreements (WTO, FTA/EPA and IIA) and the METI Priorities Based on the 2018 Report Released
- Jun 15, 2018
- The JPO Strengthens Its Cooperative Relationship with the USPTO on Industrial Designs
- Jun 15, 2018
- METI Formulates "Contract Guidance on Utilization of AI and Data"
- Jun 15, 2018
- Initiatives for Development of Global Patent Systems Progress
- Jun 14, 2018
- METI Minister Seko Attends the 163rd General Assembly of the BIE in Paris, the French Republic
- Jun 13, 2018
- Two Years have Passed Since the Start of Full Liberalization of New Entry into the Electricity Retail Market
- Jun 13, 2018
- Shizuoka Succession Forum to be Held
- Jun 13, 2018
- Meeting of the IoT Security Working Group under the IoT Acceleration Consortium to be Held
- Jun 13, 2018
- Japan Makes Presentation before the 163rd General Assembly of the BIE
- Jun 11, 2018
- METI Launches New Initiative, “J-Startup” Program
- Jun 11, 2018
- METI and Thai Government Sign the Memorandum of Cooperation in the Field of Smart Industrial Safety
- Jun 11, 2018
- Round Table Conference on Connected Industries Held - METI Minister Seko Discusses Smart Life with Leading Executives
- Jun 8, 2018
- Toward Further Enrichment of Diversity 2.0
- Jun 8, 2018
- Public Symposium Titled "Future Approaches to Strengthening Quality Assurance Systems Across Supply Chains" to be Held
- Jun 8, 2018
- METI Announces Efforts Regarding Measures for Securing Smooth and Appropriate Transfer of Consumption Tax as of the End of March 2018
- Jun 8, 2018
- Tenth Round of the Negotiations for a Japan-Turkey Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
- Jun 8, 2018
- The Cabinet Approves the FY 2017 Annual Report on Energy (Japan’s Energy White Paper 2018)
- Jun 7, 2018
- METI Establishes Expert Study Group on Ideal Approaches to CCS Demonstration and Research Projects
- Jun 7, 2018
- FY 2017 Enforcement Status of the Home Appliances Recycling Law and Recycling Statistics for Manufacturers and Importers
- Jun 6, 2018
- Act on Special Measures for Productivity Improvement Enforced
- Jun 6, 2018
- National Mine Safety Week to be Held from July 1 to 7