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Jun 5, 2023
Interim Report on ASEAN-Japan Economic Co-Creation Vision Released
Jun 2, 2023
State Minister Nakatani Holds Meeting with Mr. João Galamba, Minister of Infrastructure of the Portuguese Republic
May 31, 2023
Second Japan-Indonesia Public-Private Economic Dialogue (Track 1.5) Held
May 30, 2023
METI and the Government of British Columbia, Canada Confirmed Cooperation in the Fields of Energy and R&D
May 27, 2023
The APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting Held, and the Statement of the Chair Issued
May 27, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds the Second Japan-U.S. Commercial and Industrial Partnership (JUCIP) Ministerial Meeting with H.E. Ms. Gina M, Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce
May 22, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds an Online Meeting with Mr. Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy of Australia
May 19, 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 16, 2023
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Satomi Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Raza Bashir Tarar, Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan
May 16, 2023
State Minister Nakatani Signed an Implementing Arrangement on Industrial Science, Innovation and Technology with UK Minister of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Freeman
May 9, 2023
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Satomi participated in the Japan-Bahrain Business Forum
May 8, 2023
METI Minister Nishimura Visits Eight European Countries
May 8, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Kingdom of Bahrain
May 3, 2023
Minister Nishimura Delivers a Speech at the CCI Paris île-de-France
May 3, 2023
Minister Nishimura Signed a Joint Statement on Nuclear Energy Cooperation with Ms. Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister of Energy Transition of France
Apr 28, 2023
ASEAN-Japan Business Week 2023
Apr 28, 2023
Future Nuclear Energy Policy Direction and Action Guidelines Determined
Apr 28, 2023
Call for Public Comments on the Bill for the Cabinet Order to Partially Amend the Export Trade Control Order (Revision of the Export Control Operation for the Republic of Korea)
Apr 27, 2023
Efforts for Enhancing Bilateral Economic Ties Made with Prime Minister Hasina and Government Mission of Bangladesh Visiting Japan
Apr 26, 2023
State Minister Nakatani Receives a Courtesy Call from Virginia Governor Youngkin
Apr 25, 2023
Japan-Korea Export Control Policy Dialogue Held
Apr 25, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds a Meeting with Mr. Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Kingdom of Morocco
Apr 24, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds a Meeting with Mr. Justin Hayhurst, Ambassador to Japan of Australia
Apr 21, 2023
Japan-Korea Export Control Policy Dialogue Held
Apr 21, 2023
METI held the “Singapore-Japan Fast Track Pitch Event” in Singapore to accelerate global open innovation of Japanese companies/startups
Apr 19, 2023
METI‘s first attempt to compile for Japanese Companies “Case Studies Relating to the Use of Inbound M&A Transactions”
Apr 19, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds a Meeting with the United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai
Apr 18, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds a Meeting with H.E. Mr. Antonio Tajani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic
Apr 18, 2023
The U.K. Announces its Intention to Participate in the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum
Apr 17, 2023
METI Minister Nishimura and METI State Minister Nakatani Hold Meetings with Ministers and International Organizations’ Heads Participating in the G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment in Sapporo
Apr 17, 2023
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Nagamine Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Rodney Perera, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Japan
Apr 17, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds a Meeting with Mr. Tran Tuan Anh, Head of the Central Economic Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam
Apr 17, 2023
G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment in Sapporo was Held
Apr 14, 2023
Certificates of Origin are shifted to issuance in PDF format under EPAs for India and Malaysia
Apr 14, 2023
State Minister Nakatani Receives a Courtesy Call from Commissioner Sinkevičius of the European Commission
Apr 14, 2023
Japan-Korea Export Control Policy Dialogue Held
Apr 10, 2023
Minister Nishimura Pays a Courtesy Call on His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Apr 7, 2023
Extension of Ban on Imports from and Exports to North Korea, Pursuant to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act
Apr 4, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds a Meeting with Mr. Isa, Minister of Economy, Planning and Developmentand and Mr. Bisonó, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Dominican Republic
Apr 4, 2023
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement will Enter into Force in the Philippines
Apr 4, 2023
METI Minister Nishimura Holds 2023 G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting
Apr 3, 2023
Japan-Malaysia Public-Private Industrial Policy Dialogue Held
Mar 31, 2023
METI Minister Nishimura Holds the 2023 G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting Online
Mar 28, 2023
New course for the Asia Digital Transformation (Asia DX) Promotion Program to Be Established, and the 4th Call for the Regular Course Announced
Mar 28, 2023
Minister Nishimura Attends the 52nd Independence Day Reception of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
Mar 28, 2023
Signing of the Japan-U.S. Critical Minerals Agreement (CMA)
Mar 24, 2023
State Minister Ota Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Reinhard BÜTIKOFER, Member of the European Parliament
Mar 23, 2023
Circular Notice on Partial Amendment to the Circular Notice on the Operation of the Cabinet Order on Export Trade Control and other circular notices (Review of Export Control to South Korea)
Mar 20, 2023
Digital and Tech Exhibition to Be Held Along with G7 Digital and Tech Ministers' Meeting
Mar 18, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Dr. Habeck, Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany
Mar 17, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Dr.-Ing. Christian Bruch, CEO of Siemens Energy AG of Germany
Mar 17, 2023
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Nagamine Holds Meeting with Mr. Greg Clark, UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Japan
Mar 16, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Ms. Liesje Schreinemacher, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Mar 16, 2023
Japan-Korea Export Control Policy Dialogue Held
Mar 15, 2023
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Satomi Attends the Japan-Angola Business Forum and Holds Meeting with President Lourenço of the Republic of Angola
Mar 15, 2023
Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Satomi, Delivered a Speech at the Abu Dhabi-Japan Economic Council
Mar 13, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Ayman Al Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and H.E. Ms. Zeina Toukan, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Mar 10, 2023
Cabinet Approval on the participation in the MPIA (Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement)
Mar 6, 2023
State Minister Nakatani Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. John Bel Edwards, Governor of the State of Louisiana
Mar 6, 2023
METI will hold the “ASEAN-Japan Co-Creation Fast Track Initiative” in Bangkok, Thailand to accelerate global open innovation of Japanese companies/startups
Mar 3, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Rachmat Gobel, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia
Mar 3, 2023
State Minister Nakatani Holds Meeting with H.E. Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson, Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate of the Republic of Iceland
Mar 2, 2023
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Nagamine Holds Meeting with Mr. McMonigle, Secretary General of the International Energy Forum, IEF
Mar 1, 2023
Minister Nishimura Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Emmanuel Faber, Chair of the ISSB, IFRS Foundation
Feb 28, 2023
Fifth India-Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership Vice Minister/Secretary-Level Meeting Held
Feb 27, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with WIPO Director General Tang
Feb 24, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Damien O'Connor, Minister for Trade and Export Growth, New Zealand
Feb 24, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Ms. Delina Ibrahimaj, Minister of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Albania
Feb 22, 2023
Minister Nishimura Receives a Courtesy Call from Senator Tammy Duckworth, United States
Feb 22, 2023
Minister Nishimura Receives a Courtesy Call from a Delegation of the U.S.-Japan Legislative Exchange Program
Feb 22, 2023
Minister Nishimura Receives a Courtesy Call from a Delegation of the U.S. Congressional Study Group on Japan
Feb 20, 2023
Digital Transformation Summit (DX Summit) to Be Held as G7 Digital and Tech Ministers' Meeting Official Public-Private Event
Feb 16, 2023
Minister Nishimura and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Truss Hold Meeting
Feb 15, 2023
Japan-Singapore Economic Dialogue Held
Feb 15, 2023
METI launches “ASEAN-Japan Co-Creation Fast Track Initiative” to accelerate global open innovation of Japanese companies/startups
Feb 15, 2023
Minister Nishimura Participated in the Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting of the International Energy Agency (IEA)
Feb 11, 2023
The 16th Japan-China Energy Conservation and Environment Forum Held (Summary of the Results)
Feb 2, 2023
Minister Nishimura Receives a Courtesy Call from the Honorable Sibi George, Ambassador of India to Japan
Jan 30, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Mr. Olivier Becht, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade, Economic Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, French Republic
Jan 26, 2023
Minister Nishimura Attends a Reception to Celebrate the 74th Republic Day of India
Jan 24, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with the Hon. Mark McGowan, MLA Premier of Western Australia
Jan 24, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with OECD Secretary-General Cormann
Jan 20, 2023
METI Minister Nishimura Visits Switzerland
Jan 20, 2023
Joint Statement Released by Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate
Jan 20, 2023
WTO Joint Statement Initiative on E-commerce: Ministerial Meeting Held and Statement by Co-convenors Released
Jan 20, 2023
Minister Nishimura Visits the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Jan 17, 2023
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Satomi Holds Meeting with Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom
Jan 14, 2023
Japan-U.S. Economic Policy Consultative Committee (Economic “2+2”) Vice-Ministerial Meeting Held
Jan 13, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds a Meeting with H.E. Mr. Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Minister of Industry, the Kingdom of Thailand
Jan 12, 2023
Minister Nishimura Visits the United States of America
Jan 11, 2023
Joint Statement Between METI and the U.S. Department of Energy on Cooperation toward Energy Security and Clean Energy Transition
Jan 9, 2023
Minister Nishimura Delivers a Speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in the U.S.
Jan 7, 2023
Minister Nishimura Signs a Memorandum of Cooperation on the Japan-U.S. Task Force on the Promotion of Human Rights and International Labor Standards in Supply Chains
Dec 28, 2022
Minister Nishimura Visits Malaysia
Dec 27, 2022
Minister Nishimura Visits Sultanate of Oman
Dec 27, 2022
First Ever the Certificate of Origin Data Exchange Under the Japan-Indonesia EPA to Be Implemented in Japan
Dec 27, 2022
Minister Nishimura Visits Saudi Arabia
Dec 23, 2022
Minister Nishimura Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Turkmenistan
Dec 22, 2022
Minister Nishimura Receives a Courtesy Call from the Japan-U.S. Business Council
Dec 21, 2022
WTO Co-Coordinators’ Statement on Structured Discussions on Investment Facilitation for Development Issued
Dec 20, 2022
Minister Nishimura Attends the Ministerial Discussion of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for Prosperity
Dec 19, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Nagamine Attends WTO-related (Ottawa Group) Ministerial Meeting via Video Conference
Dec 15, 2022
Minister Nishimura Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Hassan Bin Mohammed Rafei Al-Emadi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar
Dec 15, 2022
Minister Nishimura Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Ilia Darchiashvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
Dec 13, 2022
State Minister Nakatani Exchanges Views with Mr. George Freeman, Minister of State in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (Science, Research and Innovation), United Kingdom
Dec 12, 2022
Launching of the Joint Study Group on the possibility of a Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
Dec 9, 2022
Minister Nishimura Receives a Courtesy Call from Dato Seri Paduka Awg Hj Matsatejo bin Sokiaw, Deputy Minister, Department of Energy, Prime Minister’s Office of Brunei Darussalam
Dec 9, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds a Teleconference with H.E. Ms. Gina M. Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce
Dec 7, 2022
Launch of Japan-UK Digital Partnership
Dec 7, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with the Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development of Canada
Dec 6, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Minister attached to the Prime Minister, Kingdom of Cambodia
Dec 5, 2022
Minister Nishimura Receives a Courtesy Call from a Delegation (13 members) of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Japan Committee
Dec 1, 2022
State Minister Nakatani Holds Meeting with H.E. Franz Fayot, Minister of the Economy and Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Nov 30, 2022
State Minister Nakatani Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Kabir, Minister of Industry and New Technologies, Republic of Tajikistan
Nov 29, 2022
Name and Date Decided for the 2023 G7 Trade Ministers' Meeting
Nov 24, 2022
State Minister Ota Received a Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Atadurdy Bayramov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan
Nov 24, 2022
GPAI Summit 2022 Held
Nov 22, 2022
Launching of the Joint Study Group on the possibility of a Japan-Israel Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
Nov 22, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Ernesto Max Elias Tonela, Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Mozambique
Nov 21, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Dr. Maitha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State, the United Arab Emirates
Nov 21, 2022
Leaders' Declaration and Joint Ministerial Statement Issued at APEC Economic Leaders' and Ministerial Meetings
Nov 18, 2022
Minister Nishimura Visits Thailand
Nov 18, 2022
Fair Acquisition Study Group Launched
Nov 18, 2022
Minister Nishimura Attends APEC Ministerial Meeting
Nov 18, 2022
Minister Nishimura Visits Singapore
Nov 16, 2022
Cooperation Framework on Human Resource Development for Realizing Industry 4.0 Exchanged with the Thai Government
Nov 16, 2022
State Minister Nakatani Attends the Annual EU-Japan Business Roundtable
Nov 14, 2022
State Minister Nakatani Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle, Former President of the Republic of Chile
Nov 11, 2022
Petition Process for the US-JP Collaborative Search Pilot Program Has Been Simplified
Nov 10, 2022
Prime Minister Kishida Receives the ABAC 2022 Report to APEC Economic Leaders
Nov 9, 2022
State Minister OTA Receives Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Alojz KOVŠCA, President of the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia, and His Delegation
Nov 8, 2022
The 6th Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 Ministerial Meeting Held
Nov 8, 2022
State Minister Nakatani Receives Courtesy Call from a Delegation of the Foreign Policy Committee of the National Council of the Switzerland Confederation to Japan
Nov 7, 2022
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement will Enter into Force in Indonesia
Nov 7, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Dr. Manuel Tovar, Minister of Foreign Trade and H.E. Dr. Arnoldo André, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Republic of Costa Rica
Nov 4, 2022
Review of the End User List
Nov 4, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Nagamine Receives Courtesy Call from H.E. Dr. Ashurboy Solehzoda, First Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Trade of the Republic of Tajikistan
Nov 1, 2022
Two-Year Extension of the Collaborative Search Pilot Program Between the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Japan Patent Office
Nov 1, 2022
Minister Nishimura Receives Courtesy Call from the European Parliament's Delegation for Relations with Japan
Oct 31, 2022
Parliamentary Vice Minister Satomi Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Emmanuel Faber, Chairman of the ISSB, IFRS Foundation
Oct 28, 2022
November is Product Safety Inspection Campaign Month
Oct 28, 2022
Joint Statement Issued at the 15th Trilateral Cultural Content Industry Forum
Oct 28, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Prime Minister Šimonytė of the Republic of Lithuania
Oct 27, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Dr. Martin Kocher, Federal Minister of Labor and Economy of the Republic of Austria
Oct 27, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Rachmat Gobel, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia
Oct 26, 2022
Fourth Logistics Working Group Meeting Held Under the India-Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership
Oct 25, 2022
GPAI Summit 2022 to be Held in Japan
Oct 25, 2022
METI Minister Nishimura Attends the 2nd EU-Japan High Level Economic Dialogue
Oct 24, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Nagamine Receives a Courtesy Call from Mayor Turner of the City of Houston
Oct 21, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Alejandro Mayorkas, the United States Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
Oct 18, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with WTO Director General Dr. Okonjo Iweala
Oct 11, 2022
Fourth Japan-Australia Ministerial Economic Dialogue Held
Oct 7, 2022
Results of the First UK-Japan Digital Group Meeting
Oct 6, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Satomi Receives a Courtesy Call from Governor Burgum of North Dakota
Oct 4, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Satomi Visits the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Oct 3, 2022
Cabinet Decision on the Cabinet Order to Partially Amend the Export Trade Control Order
Sep 29, 2022
State Minister Ota Visits Indonesia
Sep 29, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Canada
Sep 29, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Nagamine Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Thangam Thennarasu, Hon. Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu, India
Sep 27, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with the U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai
Sep 22, 2022
Minister Nishimura Visits Cambodia and Thailand
Sep 16, 2022
Locations Chosen for the Trade Ministers' Meeting, the Digital and Technology Ministers' Meeting, and the Climate, Energy, and Environment Ministers' Meeting to Be Held in Connection with the G7 Hiroshima Summit
Sep 15, 2022
Minister Nishimura Visits Germany
Sep 15, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Nagamine Attends the G20 Joint Environment and Climate Ministerial Meeting
Sep 13, 2022
Minister Nishimura Attends the Ministerial Discussion of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for Prosperity
Sep 13, 2022
Minister Nishimura Received a Courtesy Call from Delegation of Members of Parliament of India
Sep 12, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Satomi Visits Thailand
Sep 12, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Ms. Ilze Indriksone, Minister of Economics, Republic of Latvia
Sep 6, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds Meeting with Senior Minister Azmin Ali, Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry
Sep 6, 2022
The 20th Vice-Minister-Level Regular Consultation Held between METI and MOFCOM
Sep 5, 2022
Minister Nishimura Receives a Courtesy Call from the Honorable Sanjay Kumar Verma, Ambassador of India to Japan
Aug 31, 2022
Memorandum of Cooperation on Human Resource Technical Skills Development Signed with the Kenyan Government
Aug 31, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds an Online Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Katherine Tai, the United States Trade Representative
Aug 30, 2022
Minister Nishimura Receives a Courtesy Call from the U.S.-Japan Business Council
Aug 30, 2022
The Trade Ministers' Meeting, the Digital and Technology Ministers' Meeting, and the Climate, Energy, and Environment Ministers' Meeting to Be Held in Connection with the G7 Hiroshima Summit
Aug 29, 2022
State Minister Nakatani Attends TICAD8
Aug 29, 2022
Minister Nishimura Receives a Courtesy Call from the Honorable Rahm Emanuel, Ambassador of the United States to Japan
Aug 26, 2022
Announcement of the Result of the Call for the FY2021 Tertiary Supplementary Budget's Asia Digital Transformation (ADX) Promotion Project
Aug 26, 2022
Japan-U.S. Partnership on Trade (the Second Meeting) Held
Aug 25, 2022
Minister Nishimura Holds a Teleconference with H.E. Ms. Gina M. Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce
Aug 25, 2022
Public Notice and Inspection Regarding Plans for Offshore Power Generation
Aug 23, 2022
METI Holds the Fifth Meeting of the Japan-Vietnam Joint Committee on Cooperation in Industry, Trade and Energy
Aug 19, 2022
TICAD 8 Official Side Event "Energy Transition for Africa: Realistic Utilization of Renewables with African Countries" to be Held
Aug 8, 2022
Second Meeting of the Japan Business Council for Africa Held
Aug 1, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Visits the United States of America
Jul 30, 2022
METI Minister Hagiuda Attends US-Japan Economic Policy Consultative Committee (Economic 2+2) Meeting—Joint Statement Released
Jul 28, 2022
State Minister Ishii Receives Courtesy Call from Mr. Mirzokhid Ubaydullaev, Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Poverty Reduction of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Jul 28, 2022
J-Bridge Africa Launch Event To Be Held
Jul 27, 2022
Ministerial Discussion of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for Prosperity Held
Jul 25, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Receives a Courtesy Call from the Honorable Rahm Emanuel, Ambassador of the United States to Japan
Jul 25, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs, and H.E. Mr. Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Minister of Industry, Indonesia
Jul 22, 2022
First Meeting of the Study Group on ASEAN-Japan Business Co-Creation Vision Development Held
Jul 21, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Attends 2022 Supply Chain Ministerial
Jul 15, 2022
JAPAN DAY 2022 Job Fair to Be Held at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Jul 15, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Visits Australia
Jul 15, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Meets with Prof. Doc. Anek, Thailand's Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
Jul 7, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Meeting with the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Canada
Jun 29, 2022
State Minister Hosoda Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Minister of Industry, Indonesia
Jun 28, 2022
Release of the White Paper on International Economy and Trade 2022
Jun 27, 2022
Release of the 2022 Report on Compliance by Major Trading Partners with Trade Agreements (WTO, FTA/EPA and IIA) and the METI Priorities based on the 2022 Report, along with the Interim Report of the Special Task-Force on Policy Response under Suspension of the Function of the WTO Appellate Body
Jun 23, 2022
TICAD 8 Preview Event Held: "New Trends in African Business - Diverse Approaches and Keys to Success"
Jun 23, 2022
13th Conference on Critical Materials and Minerals Held
Jun 23, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Iwata Receives Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Elchin Amirbayov, Assistant to the First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Jun 21, 2022
Meetings of the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions Held
Jun 20, 2022
New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (June 2022)
Jun 17, 2022
State Minister Hosoda Visits the Swiss Confederation (12th WTO Ministerial Meeting)
Jun 17, 2022
“Study Group on the GloBE Rules and Controlled Foreign Company Taxation” to be Inaugurated
Jun 14, 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
Jun 13, 2022
Vice-Minister for International Affairs Hirose Attends the 2022 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting
Jun 13, 2022
Informal Ministerial Discussion on the Trade Pillar of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for Prosperity Held
Jun 13, 2022
WTO Joint Statement Initiative on E-commerce: Statement by Ministers Released
Jun 2, 2022
First Session of the Study Group on Advancing Global Supply Chains in the Digital Age Held
Jun 2, 2022
Award Ceremony Held for the Nippon Startup Awards 2022
Jun 2, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Receives a Courtesy Call from U.S. Senator Daniel S. Sullivan
Jun 1, 2022
State Minister Hosoda Holds Meeting with Minister of State Gerry Grimstone (Minister for Investment), United Kingdom.
May 30, 2022
ASEAN-Japan Business Co-Creation Vision Development Project to Be Launched
May 30, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Iwata Attends the 54th Japan-Korea Business Conference
May 30, 2022
State Minister Hosoda attended the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministerial Meeting
May 27, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds a Meeting with H.E. Mr. Pham Binh Minh, Standing Deputy Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
May 27, 2022
J-Bridge U.S. Digital Sector Launch Webinar to Be Held
May 27, 2022
Japan-Singapore Economic Dialogue between METI and Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry Launched
May 25, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Meeting with Dr. TAN See Leng, Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry, Singapore
May 24, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Meeting with Senior Minister Azmin Ali, Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry
May 23, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Meeting with H.E. Ms. Gina M. Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce
May 23, 2022
Regarding the Launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)
May 23, 2022
Joint Media Release on the Occasion of the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting
May 22, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Attends the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting
May 20, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with Mr. Robert Habeck, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Germany
May 18, 2022
Japan-Indonesia Public-Private Economic Dialogue (Track 1.5) Held
May 17, 2022
ASEAN-Japan Business Week 2022 ~ toward Innovative and Sustainable Growth ~ to be Held
May 16, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Ville SKINNARI, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Finland
May 13, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with H.E. Ms. Yulia Svyrydenko, First Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine
May 12, 2022
Review Meeting for Economic Relations including Japan Industrial Townships (JITs) in Tamil Nadu, India
May 7, 2022
Japan-U.S. Economic Policy Consultative Committee (Economic “2+2”) Vice-Ministerial Meeting Held
May 6, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Visits the United States of America
May 6, 2022
State Minister Hosoda Visits the Republic of Kenya (Plenary Session of the Second Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum)
Apr 28, 2022
Announcement of the Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation on Hot-dipped Galvanized Steel Wire Originating in the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Korea: Adjustment of the Scope of the Product Subject to the Investigation and Extension of the Period of Investigation
Apr 27, 2022
First Meeting of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Joint Committee Held
Apr 26, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Receives a Courtesy Call from Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum
Apr 26, 2022
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Iwata Receives Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Sharaf Sheralizoda, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan
Apr 26, 2022
State Minister Hosoda Receives Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Dumitru SOCOLAN, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to Japan
Apr 25, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Received a Courtesy Call from a Delegation for Policy Dialogue, Republic of Korea
Apr 22, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Sardor Umurzakov, Deputy Prime-Minister and Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Apr 22, 2022
Plenary Meeting of the Second Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum to Be Held
Apr 21, 2022
Six Institutes in India Certified as the Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing (JIMs)
Apr 21, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Meeting with Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Thailand
Apr 21, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Damien O'Connor, Minister for Trade and Export Growth, New Zealand
Apr 18, 2022
Pre-Announcement of the Third Call for the Asia Digital Transformation (ADX) Promotion Project
Apr 13, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Received a Courtesy Call from U.S. Senators
Apr 12, 2022
State Minister Ishii Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Jenis av Rana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Culture of Faroe Islands Denmark
Apr 8, 2022
Japan-U.S. Commercial and Industrial Partnership Sub-ministerial Meeting Held
Mar 23, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Attends G7 Trade Ministers' Meeting
Mar 22, 2022
New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (March 2022)
Mar 22, 2022
State Minister Ishii Receives Courtesy Call from H.E. Abdurakhmonov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Japan
Mar 16, 2022
State Minister Hosoda Holds Video Conference with Rt Hon Greg Hands, Minister of State (Minister for Energy, Clean Growth and Climate Change), United Kingdom
Mar 15, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Attends an Australia-India-Japan Trade Ministers' Meeting (Supply Chain Resilience Initiative)
Mar 10, 2022
Review of the End User List
Mar 3, 2022
State Minister Hosoda Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Mr. Gurbanmammet Elyasov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Japan
Mar 1, 2022
India-Japan Digital Partnership Webinar Held
Mar 1, 2022
Japan-U.S. Partnership on Trade (the First Meeting) Held
Feb 28, 2022
Japan and India Exchange Progress Reports of Japan Industrial Townships in India
Feb 25, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Holds Meeting with the Rt. Hon. Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade, United Kingdom
Feb 24, 2022
28th Asian Export Control Seminar Held
Feb 18, 2022
Cabinet Decision on the Bill for the Act of Partial Revision of the Trade Insurance and Investment Act
Feb 10, 2022
Initiation of an Expiry Review of the Anti-Dumping Duties on Polyethylene terephthalate with a high degree of polymerization Originating in the People’s Republic of China
Feb 9, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Rahm Emanuel, Ambassador-Designate of the United States
Feb 8, 2022
Joint Statement on Steel and Aluminum Industries
Feb 4, 2022
Guidance for the Control of Sensitive Technologies for Security Export for Academic and Research Institutions Revised
Jan 21, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Attends WTO Informal Ministerial Meeting via Video Conference
Jan 21, 2022
State Minister Hosoda Attends WTO-related (Ottawa Group) Ministerial Meeting via Video Conference
Jan 18, 2022
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement will Enter into Force in Malaysia
Jan 14, 2022
Minister Hagiuda Visits Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand
Jan 10, 2022
ASIA-Japan Investing for the Future Initiative Announced
Dec 27, 2021
The 15th Japan-China Energy Conservation and Environment Forum Held (Summary of the Results)
Dec 16, 2021
Cancellation of the Technology Conference "Web Summit Tokyo"
Dec 16, 2021
State Minister Hosoda attends WTO-related (Ottawa Group) Ministerial Meeting via Video Conference
Dec 14, 2021
WTO Joint Statement on Investment Facilitation for Development Issued
Dec 14, 2021
WTO Joint Statement Initiative on E-commerce: Statement by Ministers Released
Dec 9, 2021
12th Conference on Critical Materials and Minerals Held
Dec 6, 2021
WTO Ministerial Statement on Trade and Environmental Sustainability Issued
Dec 6, 2021
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement will enter into force in Republic of Korea
Dec 3, 2021
A Declaration Issued on the Conclusion of WTO Negotiations on Services Domestic Regulation
Nov 30, 2021
METI Minister Hagiuda Attends Trilateral Meeting of Trade Ministers - Joint Statement Released
Nov 29, 2021
SCRI & J-Bridge Tie-Up Event Held
Nov 25, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Attends the Japan-Vietnam Investment Conference and Meets H.E. Mr. Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and H.E. Mr. Nguyen Hong Dien, Minister of Industry and Trade
Nov 25, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Holds a Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market
Nov 24, 2021
State Minister Ishii Holds Meeting with H.E Mr. Jeppe Kofod, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Nov 22, 2021
Minister Hagiuda attends virtual meeting with WTO Director General Dr. Okonjo Iweala
Nov 22, 2021
New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (November 2021)
Nov 22, 2021
Japan-U.S. Clean Energy Partnership (JUCEP) Toolkit Briefing Session Held
Nov 22, 2021
G7 IP Offices Will Support Economic Recovery After the Pandemic
Nov 18, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for an Economy that Works for People and European Commissioner for Trade
Nov 17, 2021
Joint Statement on Trilateral Trade Ministers Meeting Released
Nov 17, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Holds a Meeting with H.E. Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative
Nov 17, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Held a Meeting with H.E. Ambassador. Katherine C. Tai, the United States Trade Representative and launched the Japan-U.S. Partnership on Trade
Nov 15, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Dan Tehan, Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment
Nov 15, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Holds a Meeting with H.E. Ms. Gina M, Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce
Nov 12, 2021
SCRI x J-Bridge Tie-Up Event To be Held
Nov 11, 2021
Prime Minister Kishida Receives the ABAC 2021 Report to APEC Economic Leaders
Nov 9, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Holds Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Gan Kim Yong, Singaporean Minister for Trade and Industry
Nov 9, 2021
State Minister Hosoda Attends APEC Ministerial Meeting (Session 2)
Nov 8, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Attends the APEC Ministerial Meeting (Session 1)
Nov 5, 2021
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Iwata Attends the Annual EU-Japan Business Round Table
Nov 5, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Holds a Teleconference with H.E. Ms. Gina M, Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce
Nov 4, 2021
Minister Hagiuda Holds a TV conference with H.E. Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative
Nov 3, 2021
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement will enter into force on January 1, 2022
Oct 27, 2021
Fourteenth Japan-China-ROK Trilateral Cultural Content Industry Forum Held
Oct 22, 2021
Minister Hagiuda and State Minister Ishii attend G7 Trade Ministers Meeting
Oct 22, 2021
Second Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum to Be Held
Oct 14, 2021
Vice-Minister for International Affairs Hirose Attends the 2021 OECD Ministerial Council Meeting and the WTO Informal Ministerial Meeting
Oct 13, 2021
G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting Held
Oct 11, 2021
Third Round of Selection of Applicants for the J-Innovation Hub Initiative
Oct 11, 2021
METI Parliamentary Vice-Minister Yoshikawa Attends APEC SME Ministerial Meeting
Oct 5, 2021
Publication of the Amendments to the Regulatory Notices adding the Core Business Sectors of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act to Secure the Stable Supply of Critical Minerals
Sep 28, 2021
JAPAN DAY 2021 Job Fair Held at Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
Sep 28, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market
Sep 28, 2021
Panel Established under the WTO Agreement Regarding China's Measure Imposing Anti-Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Products Originating from Japan
Sep 17, 2021
Review of the End User List
Sep 16, 2021
State Minister Ejima Holds Video Conference with H.E. Dr. Muhammad Abd Alatef Al-Faris, Kuwait's Minister of Oil and Minister of Higher Education
Sep 15, 2021
Ninth East Asia Summit Economic Ministers' Meeting Held
Sep 15, 2021
27th ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) - METI Consultations Held
Sep 13, 2021
ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting and Related Meetings Held
Sep 9, 2021
State Minister Nagasaka Holds Video Conference with Mr. Graham Stuart, Minister for Exports, the U.K.
Sep 8, 2021
The 2nd Supply Chain Resilience Forum to Be Held
Sep 6, 2021
State Minister Ejima Visits Turkmenistan
Sep 6, 2021
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Munekiyo Meets with H.E. Mr. Ville Skinnari, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Finland
Sep 3, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Nikolai Shulginov, Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation, at Eastern Economic Forum -Joint Statement of Intent Signed
Aug 31, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds a meeting with H.E. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry
Aug 30, 2021
Recommendations toward Improving Access to Countervailing Duties Compiled
Aug 19, 2021
Interim Report of “Study Group on International Taxation in the Digital Economy” Compiled
Aug 19, 2021
Japan Requests the Establishment of a Panel under the WTO Agreement Regarding China's Measure Imposing Anti-Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Products Originating from Japan
Aug 11, 2021
METI and Thailand's Ministry of Industry and Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Sign a Memorandum of Cooperation toward Promoting LIPE, Which Will Help Achieve Thailand 4.0
Aug 10, 2021
Decision to Extend the Taxable Period of Anti-Dumping Duties on Potassium Hydroxide Originating in the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China
Aug 3, 2021
Enhancement of Japan-ASEAN IP Cooperation
Aug 3, 2021
Announcement of the Result of the Call for the FY2020 Tertiary Supplementary Budget's Asia Digital Transformation (ADX) Promotion Project
Jul 29, 2021
Online Event “NET ZERO Leaders Summit (Japan Business Conference 2021)” Being Held to Promote Japan's Investment Environment and Efforts toward Net Zero
Jul 26, 2021
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Sato attends WTO-related (Ottawa Group) Ministerial Meeting via Video Conference
Jul 15, 2021
Third Japan-Australia Ministerial Economic Dialogue Held
Jul 13, 2021
The 4th Japan-U.K. Industrial Policy Dialogue Held
Jul 9, 2021
METI Issues Sanctions for Violating the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act
Jul 6, 2021
Accusation against Tonegawa-Seiko Co., Ltd. on Charges of Violating the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act
Jul 2, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds a Telephone Conference with H.E. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry
Jun 30, 2021
11th Conference on Critical Materials and Minerals Held
Jun 25, 2021
The 2021 Report on Compliance by Major Trading Partners with Trade Agreements (WTO, FTA/EPA and IIA) and the METI Priorities Based on the 2021 Report Released
Jun 24, 2021
State Minister Ejima Holds Video Conference with H.E. Serdar Berdymuhamedov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Turkmenistan
Jun 24, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds Video Conference with the Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade of Canada
Jun 22, 2021
Scope of the Act on Issuance of Certificates of Origin under Economic Partnership Agreement Added to RCEP Agreement
Jun 18, 2021
Decision to Impose a Definitive Anti-Dumping Duty on Dipotassium Carbonate Originating in the Republic of Korea
Jun 14, 2021
Initiation of an Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation of Hot-dipped galvanized steel wire Originating in the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Korea
Jun 11, 2021
Japan Requests Consultations with China under the WTO Agreement Regarding China's Measure Imposing Anti-Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Products Originating from Japan
Jun 9, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds Video Conference with H.E. Mr. GAN Kim Yong, Singaporean Minister for Trade and Industry
Jun 8, 2021
St. Petersburg International Economic Forum's Japan-Russia Business Dialogue Held
Jun 5, 2021
Minister Kajiyama and State Minister Nagasaka Attend an APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting via Video Conference
Jun 4, 2021
State Minister Nagasaka Attends an APEC Trade Ministers and ABAC Dialogue
May 28, 2021
Minister Kajiyama announced the Asia Energy Transition Initiative (AETI)
May 28, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Attends the G7 Trade Ministers' Meeting (Video Conference)
May 26, 2021
State Minister Nagasaka Attends Ministerial Meeting of Ottawa Group via Video Conference
May 25, 2021
State Minister Ejima Holds Video Conference with H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, the United Arab Emirates
May 25, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Damien O'Connor, Minister for Trade and Export Growth, New Zealand
May 12, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Kwasi Kwarteng, the UK's Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
May 6, 2021
“ASEAN-Japan Business Week - toward Innovative and Sustainable Growth -“ to be held
Apr 27, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Attends the Australia-India-Japan Economic Ministers' Meeting
Apr 23, 2021
Four Institutes in India Certified as Members of the Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing (JIMs)
Apr 20, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds meeting with COP26 President Sharma (United Kingdom)
Apr 8, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Attends the Global Technology Governance Summit
Apr 8, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds a Telephone Conference with H.E. Ms. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce of the United States
Apr 6, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with Minister Azmin Ali, Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry
Apr 6, 2021
Digital Certification from COVID-19 Testing Center for Overseas Travelers (TeCOT) Will Become Available
Apr 6, 2021
Extension of Ban on Imports from and Exports to North Korea, Pursuant to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act
Apr 2, 2021
Japan and Vietnam Sign MOC on Cooperative Measures against Counterfeit Goods
Mar 29, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for an Economy that Works for People via Video Conference
Mar 25, 2021
Commencement of the Patent Prosecution Highway Program between Japan and Morocco
Mar 25, 2021
EPA-Based Procedures for Exporting Specific Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products (GI Products) to be Simplified
Mar 23, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds a TV conference with H.E. Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative
Mar 23, 2021
Minister Kajiyama met with IAEA Director General Grossi
Mar 22, 2021
Symposium on Japan-India Partnership in Industrial Competitiveness - Potential of India in Global Economy
Mar 22, 2021
State Minister Nagasaka Attends Ministerial Meeting of Ottawa Group via Video Conference and Makes Proposal on “Trade and Climate Change”
Mar 19, 2021
Convening of World’s Largest-Class Technology Conference “Web Summit Tokyo” Decided
Mar 19, 2021
Decision to impose a provisional Anti-Dumping Duty on Dipotassium Carbonate Originating in the Republic of Korea
Mar 17, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Dan Tehan, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Australia, via Video Conference
Mar 12, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Minister of Industry, Indonesia
Mar 12, 2021
“ Supply Chain Resilience Forum - For manufacturing and service industries in the time of uncertainty -” Held Online
Mar 10, 2021
Japan-Israel Economic and Innovation Policy Dialogue (EIPD) and Plenary Meeting of Japan-Israel Innovation Network (JIIN) held
Mar 5, 2021
New Municipality Joins the Support Program for Regional Foreign Direct Investment in Japan (Higashihiroshima City)
Mar 3, 2021
Report Compiled on Directions for Future Technical Cooperation on Overseas Industrial Human Resources
Mar 1, 2021
“Study Group on International Taxation in the Digital Economy” to be Inaugurated
Feb 25, 2021
Preliminary determination of Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation of Dipotassium Carbonate Originating in the Republic of Korea
Feb 19, 2021
The 19th Vice-Minister-Level Regular Consultation Held between METI and BMWi
Feb 10, 2021
State Minister Nagasaka Holds Meeting with Mr. Menezes, Secretary of Telecommunications, Federative Republic of Brazil
Feb 5, 2021
State Minister Nagasaka Holds Video Conference with H.E. Ms. Mona Keijzer, State Secretary for Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, Netherlands
Jan 29, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Attends WTO Informal Ministerial Meeting
Jan 15, 2021
Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Alok Sharma, COP26 President (United Kingdom) via Video Conference
Jan 4, 2021
Numerical Limit to Japan-Brazil PPH Requests to be Relaxed
Dec 24, 2020
State Minister Ejima Holds Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Michał Kurtyka, Minister of Climate and Environment of Poland
Dec 23, 2020
Maldives Exclusive Investment Webinar Held
Dec 21, 2020
The 14th Japan-China Energy Conservation and Environment Forum Held (Summary of the Results)
Dec 17, 2020
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Munekiyo Attends Second ASEAN-Japan Smart Cities Network High Level Meeting
Dec 16, 2020
Fifth Ministerial Meeting on “Saudi-Japan Vision 2030” Held
Dec 15, 2020
WTO Joint Statement Initiative on E-Commerce: Co-conveners’ Update Released
Dec 14, 2020
Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Sardor Umurzakov, Deputy Prime-Minister and Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Dec 11, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Holds Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President for European Green Deal, European Commission
Dec 4, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Indonesia
Dec 1, 2020
The WTO Panel Came to a Decision that the Republic of Korea’s Measure for Extending Imposition of Anti-Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Bars Originating from Japan is Inconsistent with the WTO Agreement
Nov 27, 2020
Japan to Be France’s First Partner for Patent Prosecution Highway Program
Nov 27, 2020
Japan-Pakistan Government Business Joint Dialogue Monitoring Committee Meeting Held
Nov 24, 2020
METI State Minister Nagasaka Attends Ministerial Meeting of Ottawa Group via Video Conference
Nov 20, 2020
The Round Table for Infrastructure Systems Export Compiles Final Report
Nov 20, 2020
Travel Agencies to be Permitted to Make Reservations for Overseas Business Travelers at Medical Institutions through the COVID-19 Testing Center for Overseas Travelers (TeCOT)
Nov 19, 2020
Report on Results of Discussions by Round Table Conference on Ideal Approaches to Export and Investment Insurance Compiled
Nov 18, 2020
Prime Minister Suga Receives the ABAC 2020 Report to APEC Economic Leaders
Nov 11, 2020
The 10th Trilateral EU-US-Japan Conference on Critical Materials Held
Nov 10, 2020
Preparatory Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Ministerial Meeting to be Held
Nov 5, 2020
Thirteenth Japan-China-ROK Trilateral Cultural Content Industry Forum Held and Joint Statement Issued
Oct 30, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Center for Overseas Travelers (TeCOT) to Additionally Start Provision of Services to Short-Term Overseas Business Travelers Having Returned to Japan
Oct 28, 2020
METI Parliamentary Vice-Minister Munekiyo Participates in OECD Ministerial Council Meeting via Video Conference
Oct 27, 2020
Ministerial Meeting on the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) Held
Oct 27, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Attends WTO Informal Ministerial Gathering
Oct 23, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Ms. Elizabeth Truss, Secretary of State for International Trade, United Kingdom
Oct 23, 2020
METI Parliamentary Vice-Minister Sato Attends APEC SME Ministerial Meeting via Video Conference
Oct 21, 2020
Minister Kajiyama Holds Telephone Conference with H.E. Mr. Maksim Reshetnikov, Russian Minister of Economic Development and Special Representative for Trade and Economic Cooperation with Japan of the Russian Federation
Oct 20, 2020
New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (October 2020)
Oct 14, 2020
“Register of Medical Institutions Issuing COVID-19 Testing Certificates” for Overseas Travelers to be Updated
Oct 14, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Attends Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial Meeting
Oct 14, 2020
The 1st adoption of “Asia Digital Transformation(ADX) projects” under the FY2019 Supplementary Budget
Oct 13, 2020
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial Meeting to be Held
Oct 6, 2020
Operation of COVID-19 Testing Center for Overseas Travelers (TeCOT) to Start
Oct 5, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Khalid al-Falih, Minister of Investment, Saudi Arabia, via Video Conference
Sep 30, 2020
Operation of COVID-19 Testing Center for Overseas Travelers (TeCOT) to Start
Sep 23, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Attends G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting via Video Conference
Sep 18, 2020
Website Exclusively for COVID-19 Testing Center for Overseas Travelers (TeCOT) to Open and “Register of Medical Institutions Issuing COVID-19 Testing Certificates” for Overseas Travelers to be Published
Sep 15, 2020
METI to Collaborate with Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka in Export Control
Sep 3, 2020
New Projects Adopted for Regional Business Conference for Encouraging Overseas Companies to Directly Invest in Various Regions of Japan
Sep 1, 2020
Results Compiled for the Second Round of Applications from Medical Institutions Intending to Conduct Novel Coronavirus Tests for Business Travelers
Sep 1, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama attended the Australia-India-Japan Economic Ministers’ Meeting
Aug 31, 2020
Initiation of an Expiry Review of the Anti-Dumping Duties on Potassium Hydroxide Originating in the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China
Aug 28, 2020
ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting and Related Meetings held
Aug 27, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Attends Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Ministerial Meeting
Aug 25, 2020
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Ministerial Meeting to be Held
Aug 7, 2020
Publication of the Results of the First Round of Accepting Applications from Medical Institutions Intending to Conduct Novel Coronavirus Tests for Business Travelers and Commencement of the Second Round
Aug 7, 2020
METI Holds the Fourth Meeting of Japan-Viet Nam Joint Committee on Cooperation in Industry, Trade and Energy
Aug 4, 2020
Announcement of Successful Applicants for FY2019 Project for Promotion and Support of Creating Digital Transformation (DX) and Other New Businesses in Asia (Project for Japan-India Economic and Industrial Cooperation) under METI Subsidy Program
Aug 3, 2020
Enters into Force of the First Protocol to Amend the Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Partnership among Japan and Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Jul 30, 2020
Panel Established under the WTO Agreement Regarding India’s Measures Concerning Tariff Increases on ICT Products
Jul 25, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Attends APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting via Video Conference
Jul 23, 2020
METI State Minister Makihara Participates in G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting via Video Conference
Jul 20, 2020
New Municipality Joins the Support Program for Regional Foreign Direct Investment in Japan (Sapporo City)
Jul 17, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market, via Video Conference
Jul 14, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, and H.E. Mr. Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Minister of Industry, Indonesia, via Video Conference
Jul 9, 2020
Agreement Reached to Inaugurate ASEAN-Japan Patent Experts Meeting
Jul 7, 2020
Thirty-First Round of Negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
Jul 7, 2020
Release of the White Paper on International Economy and Trade 2020
Jul 3, 2020
List of Travel Medicine Clinics and Hospitals Providing PCR Tests for the Public
Jun 29, 2020
Initiation of an Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation of Dipotassium Carbonate Originating in the Republic of Korea
Jun 23, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Attends the 10th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial Meeting
Jun 22, 2020
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial Meeting to be Held
Jun 22, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Phil Hogan, European Commissioner for Trade , via Video Conference
Jun 16, 2020
Notification Issued for Entry into Force of the First Protocol to Amend the Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Partnership among Japan and Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Jun 15, 2020
METI State Minister Makihara Attends Ministerial Meeting of Ottawa Group via Video Conference
Jun 15, 2020
Addition of Pharmaceutical and Special Medical Device Manufacturing businesses, to Core Designated Business Sectors Subject to Inward Direct Investment Screening
Jun 4, 2020
ASEAN Plus Three Economic Ministers’ Joint Statement on Mitigating the Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Issued
May 25, 2020
The 2020 Report on Compliance by Major Trading Partners with Trade Agreements (WTO, FTA/EPA and IIA) and the METI Priorities Based on the 2020 Report Released
May 21, 2020
The Round Table for Infrastructure Systems Export Compiles Interim Report (Electricity and Energy)
May 18, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Simon Birmingham, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Australia, via Video Conference
May 15, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Attends Second G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting via Video Conference
May 13, 2020
Thirtieth Round of Negotiations for Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
May 8, 2020
Review of the End User List
May 5, 2020
APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Issue Joint Statement on COVID-19
May 1, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Chan Chun Sing, Minister for Trade and Industry, Singapore, via Video Conference
Apr 30, 2020
The 29th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Trade Negotiating Committee Meeting (RCEP TNC) Issues Joint Statement
Apr 30, 2020
Japan and Russia promote cooperation on countermeasures against COVID-19
Apr 24, 2020
Minister Kajiyama Holds Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Maksim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development of Russia.
Apr 23, 2020
“The First Round-Table Panel for the Post 2020 Infrastructure Systems Export Strategy” to be Held
Apr 22, 2020
“ASEAN-Japan Economic Ministers’ Joint statement on Initiatives on Economic Resilience” Formulated
Apr 17, 2020
METI Minister Kajiyama Holds Telephone Conference with H.E. Mr. Tran Tuan Anh, Minister of Industry and Trade, Viet Nam
Apr 16, 2020
Twenty-ninth Round of Negotiations for Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
Aug 26, 2019
METI State Minister Seki Visits China
Jul 1, 2019
Update of METI's licensing policies and procedures on exports of controlled items to the Republic of Korea
May 8, 2019
Call for Applicants for the Fifth Tobidase Japan Program Starts
Apr 17, 2019
G20 Digital Economy Multi-Stakeholder Conference to be Held
Apr 16, 2019
METI Minister Seko Visits the People’s Republic of China
Apr 16, 2019
Hokkaido Prefecture Selected in Support Program for Regional Foreign Direct Investment in Japan
Apr 16, 2019
New Projects Adopted for Regional Business Conference for Encouraging Overseas Companies to Directly Invest in Regional Areas of Japan
Apr 9, 2019
Extension of Ban on Imports from and Exports to North Korea, Pursuant to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act
Apr 9, 2019
METI Parliamentary Vice-Minister Takinami Visits Germany and Denmark
Apr 1, 2019
Cross-border M&A Forum Titled “Cross-border M&A: a Trigger Encouraging Companies to Cultivate Business Growth - Methodology for Taking Advantage of Cross-border M&A for Management” to be Held