Trade and Investment Promotion

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) supports the development of the environment for promoting trade and investment. METI is especially focused on promoting overseas business development of Japanese companies and foreign direct investment in Japan by implementing a series of policy measures.

Main Policy Measures

• International Arbitration
• Invest Japan
• Cross-border M&A
• Export and Investment Insurance
• TeCOT（COVID-19 Testing Center for Overseas Travelers）

Press Releases and Related Information

• “Study Group on the GloBE Rules and Controlled Foreign Company Taxation” to be Inaugurated (June 17, 2022)
• Cabinet Decision on the Cabinet Order for the Partial Revision of the Order for Enforcement of the Trade and Investment Insurance Act and the Cabinet Order to Set the Effective Date for the Act on the Partial Revision of the Trade and Investment Insurance Act (June 14, 2022)
• J-Bridge Carbon Neutrality and Hydrogen Power Seminar (U.S. Launch Event) to Be Held (September 6, 2021)
• Interim Report of “Study Group on International Taxation in the Digital Economy” Compiled (August 19, 2021)
• Launching of Platform “J-Bridge” to Encourage Japanese Companies to Advance Open Innovation with Asia-based Startups and Other Businesses and Start of Member Registration(February 18, 2021)
• Report on Results of Discussions by Round Table Conference on Ideal Approaches to Export and Investment Insurance Compiled (November 19, 2020)
• Round Table Conference on Ideal Approaches to Export and Investment Insurance to be Held (October 12, 2020)

Division in Charge

• Trade Promotion Division, Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau
• Trade Finance Division, Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau
• Investment Facilitation Division, Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau