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Jun 2, 2023
The IAEA Conducted Its Comprehensive Review Mission Regarding the Planned Discharge of ALPS Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Jun 1, 2023
IAEA Published Results for First Interlaboratory Comparison on the Determination of Radionuclides in ALPS Treated Water
May 30, 2023
Results of Patent Information Analysis Indicate Japan’s Strong Presence in the Field of Green Transformation (GX) Technologies
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 26, 2023
IAEA Officials and International Experts to Visit Japan on a Comprehensive Mission to Review the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water from TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the Sea
May 25, 2023
The 2nd Japan-Korea Energy Cooperation Dialogue Held
May 25, 2023
Dispatch of the Delegation of Republic of Korea (ROK) Experts on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS) (from May 22 to 25)
May 22, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds an Online Meeting with Mr. Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy of Australia
May 19, 2023
Dispatch of the Delegation of Republic of Korea (ROK) Experts on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
May 18, 2023
Joint Statement on Renewable Energy Partnership Issued with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero of the United Kingdom
May 18, 2023
METI Minister Nishimura Attends Meeting to Exchange Views with the Senior Executives of Global Semiconductor Companies
May 16, 2023
New Toy Regulations for Children’s Safety to be Introduced
May 16, 2023
Parliamentary Vice-Minister Satomi Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. Raza Bashir Tarar, Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan
May 16, 2023
Meetings of the Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions Held
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 13, 2023
Briefing Session to the Government of the Republic of Korea on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
May 12, 2023
Operation of Automated Driving Vehicle with a Level 4 System Approved for the First Time in Japan
May 12, 2023
Video Conference Briefing Session regarding the handling of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
May 11, 2023
Briefing Session to the Government of the Republic of Korea on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
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 30, 2023
“G7 Digital and Tech Ministers’ Meeting in Takasaki, Gunma” Held
Apr 29, 2023
Japan’s Initiatives for Interoperable Data Infrastructures Officially Named “Ouranos Ecosystem”
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 28, 2023
State Minister Nakatani Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Energy Transition with Mr. Pardow, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Chile
Apr 27, 2023
New International Standards for Traffic Control Systems for Drones Issued Based on Contributions from Japan
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
FY2021 Energy Supply and Demand Report (Revised Report)
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 20, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds a Meeting with the Hon. Alweendo, Minister of Mines and Energy of the Republic of Namibia on the mining and energy sectors
Apr 20, 2023
New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (April 2023)
Apr 20, 2023
Minister Nishimura Holds a Video Conference with H.E. Mr. Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Agency (IAEA)
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 18, 2023
WTO Panel Decides India’s Measures Concerning Tariff Increases on ICT Products Are Inconsistent with the WTO Agreement
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 17, 2023
Dialogue with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and Experts on the Current Status of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
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 13, 2023
METI Minister Nishimura Visits Osaka Prefecture, Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, and Visits Panasonic Holdings Corporation to Observe Automated Delivery Robots
Apr 13, 2023
METI Opens Official Website for the Japanese Government Pavilion (Japan Pavilion) at the 2025 World Exposition in Japan (Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan)
Apr 11, 2023
METI Minister Nishimura Attends the Conference on Public-Private Collaboration for Encouraging Startups to Expand Business Overseas
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 6, 2023
2022 Ratio of Cashless Payment Among the Total Amount Paid by Consumers Calculated
Apr 6, 2023
The IAEA Published a Report on Its Second Review Mission of Safety Aspects of Handling of ALPS Treated Water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in November 2022
Apr 5, 2023
“Study Group on Ideal Approaches to the Distribution Industry Facing High Prices” Compiles Report, “Reviving Physical Stores,” to Redefine Ideal Approaches to the Distribution Industry Facing the Highest Prices in Forty Years
Apr 4, 2023
“Reference Material on Practical Approaches for Business Enterprises to Respect Human Rights in Responsible Supply Chains” Released
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
Apr 3, 2023
Experts from IAEA Laboratories visit TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station to assess the analytical capabilities of TEPCO
Mar 31, 2023
“Carbon Footprint Report” and “Carbon Footprint Guidelines” Compiled
Mar 31, 2023
Ordinances and Public Notices for Enforcement of the Act on Rationalizing Energy Use and Shifting to Non-fossil Energy Promulgated Today
Mar 31, 2023
Automated Driving Vehicle Approved as Automated Operation Level 4 System for the First Time in Japan
Mar 31, 2023
METI Revises the "Guidebook for Introducing Incentive Plans for Sustainable Corporate Growth as Board Members' Remuneration to Promote Proactive Business Management"
Mar 31, 2023
METI Minister Nishimura Holds the 2023 G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting Online
Mar 30, 2023
METI Compiles Technology Roadmap for Transition Finance in the Automobile Sector toward the Transition to Decarbonization
Mar 30, 2023
“Information Security Service Standards, 3rd Edition” Publicized
Mar 30, 2023
Preliminary Report of the 2022 Basic Survey on Small and Medium Enterprises (Performance Results Based on the FY2021 Closing Accounts) Compiled
Mar 28, 2023
R&D and Social Implementation Plan Formulated for the "Decarbonization of Thermal Processes in Manufacturing" Project
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
Results of the 2021 Economic Census for Business Activity Compiled: Cross-Industry Aggregates for a Breakdown of Construction and Service Revenues (Secondary Aggregation), and Aggregates by Industry for Wholesale and Retail Trade and Service Industries
Mar 28, 2023
Results of Quarterly Survey of Overseas Subsidiaries Compiled (October - December 2022)
Mar 28, 2023
Minister Nishimura Attends the 52nd Independence Day Reception of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
Mar 28, 2023
Guidance for the Development of Private-Sector JCM Projects to Be Released
Mar 28, 2023
Signing of the Japan-U.S. Critical Minerals Agreement (CMA)
Mar 27, 2023
Automated Delivery Robots to Operate on Public Roads from April 2023
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 22, 2023
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to Release Synthesis Report of Sixth Assessment Report
Mar 22, 2023
Nadeshiko Brands Selected for FY2022
Mar 20, 2023
Discussion by Study Group on the Future Direction of Cashless Payment Summarized
Mar 20, 2023
New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (March 2023)
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
Cabinet Decision on the Basic Policy on the Rationalizing Use of Energy and Shifting to Non-fossil Energy
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
Interim Report for the Hydrogen Safety Strategy Released
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 8, 2023
Announcement of Organizations Selected under the 2023 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program
Mar 8, 2023
49 Enterprises Selected under the 2023 Health & Productivity Stock Selection
Mar 8, 2023
Name, Concept and Design for the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Women's Pavilion Announced
Mar 8, 2023
Initiation of an Expiry Review of the Anti-Dumping Duties on Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide Originating in the People’s Republic of China
Mar 6, 2023
State Minister Nakatani Receives a Courtesy Call from Mr. John Bel Edwards, Governor of the State of Louisiana
Mar 6, 2023
Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Ministerial Meeting and AZEC Public-Private Investment Forum Held
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
Declaration Form Released for Businesses Agreeing to the Disclosure of Information in the Periodic Report Under the Act Rationalizing Energy Use
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