Information Policy

• G7 / G20 Meeting
• Semiconductors
• E-Commerce
• Others

G7 / G20 Meeting

• G20 Digital Economy Ministers' Meeting and AI Task Force Ministers' Meeting Held (October 3, 2025)
• Results of the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Technology and Digital (October 16, 2024)
• METI Parliamentary Vice-Minister Ishii Participates in G7 Industry, Technology and Digital Ministerial Meeting (March 18, 2024)

Semiconductors

Reference Material

• Outline of Semiconductor Revitalization Strategy in Japan​ (July 2024)(PDF:2,120KB)

Minister's Press Conference

(2024)

• June 21
• June 7
• May 21
• May 17
• April 2 ​
• March 29
• February 27
• February 22
• February 9
• February 6

(2023)

• December 8
• October 3
• August 29
• July 28
• July 14
• June 16
• April 28
• April 25
• March 31

Press Releases

• Launch of IoT Product Security Labeling Scheme (JC-STAR) (March 25, 2025)
• Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum Publishes Documents (such as Policies, Rules, and Guidelines) for Operationalization of the Global CBPR System (May 7, 2024)
• IoT Product Security Conformity Assessment Scheme Policy Draft (March 15, 2024)
• METI and the European Commission (EC) Sign MOC on Semiconductors in the Presence of Minister Nishimura and Mr. Breton, Commissioner for Internal Market, the EC (July 4, 2023)
• METI and the Ministry of Economy and Climate Policy of the Netherlands Sign MOC on Cooperation in Semiconductors
  (June 21, 2023)
• Joint Statement between Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology of the United Kingdom on Semiconductors Partnership Issued (May 19, 2023)
• METI Minister Nishimura Attends Meeting to Exchange Views with the Senior Executives of Global Semiconductor Companies (May 18, 2023)

Others

• Early warning alert mechanism for disruptions in the semiconductor supply chain (Semiconductor Alert Mechanism) (December 12, 2023)

E-Commerce

• Results of FY2024 E-Commerce Market Survey Compiled (August 26, 2025)
• Results of FY2023 E-Commerce Market Survey Compiled (September 25, 2024)
• Results of FY2022 E-Commerce Market Survey Compiled (August 31, 2023)

Others

• Comprehensive Report Compiled by the Legacy Systems Modernization Committee to Eliminate Legacy Systems (May 28, 2025)
• METI Compiles Report on Amendment of the Companies Act Based on Study Group on Corporate Governance toward the Enhancement of Earning Power (January 17, 2025)
• Interim Report 3.0 Released as Outcome of Meetings of the Expert Group on the Development of Digital Infrastructures (Data Centers (DCs), etc.) (October 4, 2024)
• “The Digital Governance Code 3.0 - Toward Enhancement of Corporate Value by DX Management -” Formulated (September 19, 2024)
• “Study Group on Corporate Governance toward the Enhancement of Earning Power” to be Launched (September 17, 2024)
• Revised Guide Formulated on Specific Methods for Managing Software Vulnerability Utilizing “Software Bill of Materials (SBOM),” a List of Software Components, as a Preparatory Guide for Cyberattacks (August 29, 2024)
• Compilation of Report on Approaches to Human Resources and Skills Required for DX Promotion in the Age of Generative AI 2024: ー How to Face Generative AI for Transformation ー (June 28, 2024)
• AI Guidelines for Business Ver 1.0 Compiled (April 19, 2024)
• Approval of Plans for Ensuring a Stable Supply of Cloud Programs under the Economic Security Promotion Act (April 19, 2024)
• Launch of AI Safety Institute (February 14, 2024)
• Call for Public Comments on Draft AI Guidelines for Business to Open (January 19, 2024)
• Call for Applicants Starts for Supporting the Development of Generative AI Foundation Models (November 10, 2023)
• Preliminary Survey for the Development of Generative AI Foundation Model to be Commenced (September 22, 2023)
• "Guide of Introduction of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for Software Management" Formulated (July 28, 2023)
• Japan-EU Digital Partnership Council Held (July 3, 2023)
• "DX Stocks 2023," "Noteworthy DX Companies 2023" and "Platinum DX Companies 2023-2025" Selected (May 31, 2023)
• Interim Report 2.0 Released as Outcome of Meetings of the Expert Group on the Development of Digital Infrastructures (Data Centers (DCs), etc.) (May 30, 2023)
• Super Creators Certified under the MITOU Program (Exploratory IT Human Resources Project)! (May 26, 2023)
• Japan's Initiatives for Interoperable Data Infrastructures Officially Named "Ouranos Ecosystem" (April 29, 2023)
• The U.K. Announces its Intention to Participate in the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum (April 18, 2023)
• “Information Security Service Standards, 3rd Edition” Publicized (March 30, 2023)
• Mr. Hirai Hirohide, Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Attends OECD Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting (December 16, 2022)

Division in Charge

Information Policy Division, Commerce and Information Policy Bureau