Economic & Industrial

Sep 30, 2019

Release of the Results of the FY2019 User Satisfaction Surveys on Examination Quality

Sep 17, 2019

Growth Strategy Committee of the Industrial Structure Council to be Established and its First Meeting Held

Sep 12, 2019

METI to Start the Effort for the FY2019 Nadeshiko Brand Initiative

Sep 3, 2019

METI-UNDP Joint Event on SDGs Held

Sep 2, 2019

Seminar in Tokyo on Industrial Sites for Business Establishment under the Fukushima Innovation Coast Scheme to be Held

Aug 28, 2019

The Japan Open Innovation Council (JOIC) Merges with the Council on Science & Innovations Integration (S&II Council) to Integrate their Functions into JOIC

Aug 23, 2019

Development of an International Standard for an Information Model for the Electricity Balancing Market to Start

Aug 22, 2019

Commendation Ceremony for the 12th National Maritime Awards Held

Aug 20, 2019

New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (August 2019)

Aug 8, 2019

Ten Startups Selected as Recipients of Support Measures under the first round of IPAS2019

Jul 29, 2019

Winners of the Award for Academic Startups 2019 Program Selected

Jul 25, 2019

General Election for Outstanding Regional Brands in the Tohoku Region to be Held

Jul 24, 2019

Results of the Regional Economic and Industrial Research (April-June 2019)

Jul 23, 2019

New International Standard for Safety Requirements of Medical Robots for Rehabilitation Issued

Jul 19, 2019

Two Documents Compiled: University Factbook 2019 and Collection of Case Examples of Successful Processes for Building Full-Fledged Organizational-Scale Industry-Academia Collaboration

Jul 16, 2019

New International Standard for Safety Requirements of Surgical Robots

Jul 12, 2019

Release of Japan Patent Office Annual Report 2019

Jul 10, 2019

Call for Applicants for New Diversity Management Selection 100 and Diversity Management Selection 100 Prime in FY2019 Starts on July 17 (Wed.)

Jul 8, 2019

Recent Trends in AI-related Inventions

Jul 4, 2019

The Guide for SDG Business Management Explained at G20 Meetings

Jul 4, 2019

Call for Applicant Universities that Accept IP Strategy Designers under the Project for Dispatching IP Strategy Designers to Universities

Jul 1, 2019

The Tenth Career Education Awards and the Ninth Awards for Partnerships for Career Education Promotion to be Held

Jun 28, 2019

METI Newly Formulates Fair M&A Guidelines: Enhancing Corporate Value and Securing Shareholders’ Interests

Jun 28, 2019

Japan Patent Office Prepares Guidebook for Venture Capitalists

Jun 28, 2019

Report of the SDG Management / ESG Investment Study Group Compiled

Jun 26, 2019

Round Table Conference on Standardization Held

Jun 20, 2019

New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (June 2019)

Jun 17, 2019

The 12th IP5 Heads of Office Meeting held

May 31, 2019

METI Revises the “Guidebook for Introducing Incentive Plans for Sustainable Corporate Growth as Board Members’ Compensation to Encourage Companies to Promote Proactive Business Management”

May 31, 2019

The Guide for SDG Business Management Compiled

May 27, 2019

New International Standard for Partially-Automated Parking Systems proposed by Japan was issued.

May 23, 2019

Announcement of the Winners of the Nippon Venture Awards

May 20, 2019

Fourth Round of Certification Issued to IT-Training Courses Meeting the Fourth Industrial Revolution

May 20, 2019

New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (May 2019)

May 20, 2019

New JIS as Safety Standards for Robot Services Established

May 15, 2019

Report Titled “GLocal Growth Strategy” Compiled by the GLocal Growth Strategy Study Group

May 15, 2019

Invitation for Public Comments on the Draft of “Fair M&A Guidelines; Enhancing Corporate Value and Protecting Shareholders’ Interest”

May 14, 2019

The Cabinet Approves the Cabinet Order for Partial Revision of the Order for Measurement Units

May 13, 2019

Call for Applicants for the Young Professionals Japan Program

May 8, 2019

Results of FY2018 University-Oriented Venture Business Survey and Database Redesigned

May 8, 2019

Guidelines for Universities’ Acquisition of Shares and Share Options etc. of their University-Oriented Venture Businesses Formulated

Apr 26, 2019

JPO Launches IP Acceleration Program for Startups (IPAS2019)

Apr 23, 2019

Series of Explanatory Meetings of Intellectual Property Rights in 2019 to be Held Targeting IP Beginners

Apr 23, 2019

Survey on Blockchain Technology Applicability Report to Universities and Research Institutes

Apr 20, 2019

New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (April 2019)

Apr 16, 2019

Release of the Results of the FY2018 User Satisfaction Surveys on Examination Quality

Apr 15, 2019

New Establishment of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) for Portable Microbe Imaging Scopes

Apr 12, 2019

Symposium on Working Style Reforms Held

Apr 8, 2019

Tour for Visiting Industrial Sites for Business Establishment under the Fukushima Innovation Coast Scheme to be Held

Apr 5, 2019

FY2018 Collection of Case Examples of Successful Projects under the IP Acceleration Program for Startups (IPAS) Released

Apr 5, 2019

New Support Measures for Active Participation by Highly-skilled Foreign Professionals in Mid-ranking Enterprises and SMEs

Mar 29, 2019

JPO Status Report 2019 Released

Mar 26, 2019

METI and MEXT Report “The Coming Era of Mathematical Capitalism - How the Power of Mathematics Changes Our Future-”

Mar 22, 2019

Winners of New Diversity Management Selection 100 and Diversity Management Selection 100 Prime in FY 2018

Mar 22, 2019

Announcement of the FY 2018 Nadeshiko Brands and Semi-Nadeshiko Brands

Mar 20, 2019

New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (March 2019)

Mar 19, 2019

Cabinet Approves the Cabinet Order for the Partial Revision of the Order for Fees Concerning the Measurement Act

Mar 19, 2019

National Project Data Catalogue to be Accessible on METI Website

Mar 18, 2019

New Establishment of the JIS on the Consecutive Measurement of Cure Shrinkage for Curable Resins (Adhesives)

Mar 12, 2019

Formulation of a New Strategic Roadmap for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells

Mar 8, 2019

Symposium to be Held on Working Style Reforms

Mar 8, 2019

JPO Opens Member Registration for “IP Base” Website

Mar 8, 2019

METI Revises the “Guidebook for Introducing Incentive Plans for Sustainable Corporate Growth as Board Members’ Compensation to Encourage Companies to Promote Proactive Business Management”

Mar 6, 2019

Spoof Patrol: Demonstration plan under the Regulatory Sandbox Scheme approved for preventing unauthorized opening of internet bank accounts

Mar 1, 2019

Cabinet Decision on the Bill for the Act of Partial Revision of the Patent Act

Feb 28, 2019

Blockchain Hackathon 2019 Held

Feb 28, 2019

Joint Event to be held for the Commendation Ceremony of FY2018 New Diversity Management Selection 100 and Announcement of FY2018 Nadeshiko Brands

Feb 20, 2019

New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (February 2019)

Feb 7, 2019

Fukushima Mirai Business Networking Event to be Held

Feb 6, 2019

Development of an International Standard for ECHONET Lite Application Communication Interface (AIF) Specifications to Start

Feb 1, 2019

Winner of the METI Minister’s Award for Corporate Governance of the Year 2018 Determined

Jan 29, 2019

Enterprises Participating in the HIYAKU Next Enterprise Program Determined

Jan 28, 2019

METI Grants First Approval to Fukuoka City’s Plan for Managing and Supporting Business Startup Activities by Foreign Entrepreneurs

Jan 25, 2019

Results released of Regional Economic and Industrial Research (October-December 2018)

Jan 21, 2019

New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (January 2019)

Jan 17, 2019

Third Round of Certification Issued for the Courses on IT-Skill Training to Meet the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Jan 11, 2019

METI Launches Study Group for Human Resource Management toward Enhanced Competitiveness

Jan 10, 2019

METI Generates Report on Ideal Approaches that Small- and Mid-Cap Companies should Take in their Information Disclosure and Dialogues with Investors

Jan 7, 2019

ISO Approved the Establishment of a Technical Committee for International Standardization for the Sharing Economy in Response to Japan’s Proposal

Dec 28, 2018

Release of Report titled “Measures for Supporting Efforts for Encouraging Companies to Integrally Disclose Business Reports, etc. and Securities Reports”

Dec 28, 2018

New System for Encouraging Foreign Entrepreneurs to Smoothly Start Business

Dec 28, 2018

Cabinet Decision on the Relevant Cabinet Orders for the Partial Enforcement of the Act of Partial Revision of the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, etc.

Dec 28, 2018

Solicitation of opinions/information on fair M&A

Dec 27, 2018

Blockchain Hackathon to be Held on the Subjects of Academic Degrees, Courses and Career Certifications as well as Management of Research Data

Dec 25, 2018

Announcement of Winners for the FY2018 Patent Contest and Design Patent Contest

Dec 25, 2018

METI and JETRO Embark on New Portal Website “Open for Professionals”

Dec 20, 2018

New Japan-Oriented International Standards Issued for Assessment of Performance of Fiber Ropes Used for Large Oil Tankers, Electronic Equipment and Others

Dec 20, 2018

New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (December 2018)

Dec 19, 2018

Portal Website Titled “IP Knowledge Base for Startups” Opens

Dec 18, 2018

Announcement of Winners of the Contest for Female Entrepreneurs Support Efforts

Dec 7, 2018

Winners of the 9th Career Education Awards and the 8th Awards for Partnerships for Career Education Promotion Selected

Dec 5, 2018

Commendation Ceremony for Winners of the Contest for Female Entrepreneurs Support Efforts to be Held

Nov 26, 2018

METI Minister Seko Attends APEC Ministerial Meeting

Nov 22, 2018

METI to Launch SDG Management / ESG Investment Study Group

Nov 20, 2018

New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (November 2018)

Nov 8, 2018

Prime Minister Abe Receives ABAC 2018 Report to APEC Economic Leaders

Nov 8, 2018

New Japan-Oriented ISO Standards Issued for Test Methods Applying Protein Analysis Technologies

Nov 7, 2018

METI to Launch Fair M&A Study Group

Nov 2, 2018

International Electrotechnical Commission Selects its Vice President from Japan

Oct 30, 2018

Interactive Experience-based Fair of Smart Agricultural Technology to be Held

Oct 29, 2018

Series of Forums on Agriculture-Manufacturing-Logistics Collaboration for Sixth Industrialization to be Held

Oct 24, 2018

Results of the Regional Economic and Industrial Research (July-September 2018)

Oct 22, 2018

New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (October 2018)

Oct 17, 2018

"COUNTDOWN SHOWCASE in Kyushu" to be Held

Oct 2, 2018

Harvest Festival Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Japan-Africa IP Cooperation

Oct 2, 2018

“Make international organizations more user-friendly!”

Sep 28, 2018

Practical Guidelines for Corporate Governance Systems (CGS Guidelines) Revised

Sep 25, 2018

Project Theme that Takes Advantage of the Standardization System for Cultivating New Markets Selected

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 19, 2018

You're invited! "Countdown Showcase" to be Held on Japan's Cutting-edge Technologies of the Future

Sep 18, 2018

METI to Establish 2050 Economic and Social Structure Committee under the Industrial Structure Council

Sep 18, 2018

METI to Start the Effort for FY2018 Nadeshiko Brand Initiative

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 6, 2018

Experience-based Fair of Advanced Forestry Technology to be Held

Sep 4, 2018

The Cabinet Approves the Cabinet Order for Partial Revision of the Cabinet Order for Defining Foreign Public Officials, etc. Specified by Cabinet Order under Article 18, (2), (ⅲ) of the Unfair Competition Prevention Act.

Aug 31, 2018

METI Revises Guidelines for Taking Advantage of Spin-off Approach

Aug 30, 2018

Ten Startups Selected as the First Recipients of Support Measures under IPAS

Aug 27, 2018

METI Holds Collaboration Promotion Event between Business Owners of J-Startups and Large Companies

Aug 23, 2018

Successful Companies Determined and Adopted as Participants in JETRO Innovation Program

Aug 20, 2018

New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (August 2018)

Aug 10, 2018

Winners of the Award for Academic Startups 2018 Program Selected

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

Progress Made in Regulatory Reform for Individual Enterprises

Jul 26, 2018

Results of the Regional Economic and Industrial Research (April-June 2018)

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 24, 2018

METI Releases Progress Report 2016-2018 on the Corporate Reporting Lab

Jul 20, 2018

New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (July 2018)

Jul 17, 2018

Call for Applicants for New Diversity Management Selection 100 and Diversity Management 100 Prime in FY 2018

Jun 29, 2018

METI Releases Report compiled by Study Group for Risk Capital Supply for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Jun 27, 2018

Second Edition of the White Paper on Open Innovation Compiled

Jun 25, 2018

METI Releases the Report on ESG Dialogue between Active Fund Managers and Companies

Jun 20, 2018

New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (June 2018)

Jun 19, 2018

METI Releases Report by Study Group on Ideal Approaches to University-Oriented Venture Businesses

Jun 18, 2018

Panel Discussion for Incubation of Women Leaders to be Held

Jun 15, 2018

Initiatives for Development of Global Patent Systems Progress

Jun 11, 2018

METI Launches New Initiative, “J-Startup” Program

Jun 8, 2018

Toward Further Enrichment of Diversity 2.0

Jun 6, 2018

Act on Special Measures for Productivity Improvement Enforced

Jun 5, 2018

JPO Agreed with IMPI to Expand Cooperation in the Field of Industrial Property

Jun 5, 2018

Announcement for release of "Guide to Licensing Negotiations Involving Standard Essential Patents"

Jun 4, 2018

METI Minister Seko Attends Third Trilateral Meeting of Trade Ministers, OECD Ministerial Council Meeting and Informal Meeting of Ministerial Responsible for WTO Trade

Jun 1, 2018

Cabinet Orders for the Enforcement of the Act on Special Measures for Productivity Improvement Approved