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News Releases (in provisional translation)
- Sep 24, 2025
- State Minister Ogushi Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Csaba Lantos, Energy Minister of Hungary
- Sep 24, 2025
- State Minister Ogushi Holds Meeting with H.E. Ms. Sophie Hermans, Minister of Climate Policy and Green Growth of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Sep 19, 2025
- Japan Offers to Host IEC General Meeting 2029
- Sep 19, 2025
- Global Startup EXPO 2025 Takes Place
- Sep 18, 2025
- State Minister Ogushi Attends Barbados’s National Day at Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan
- Sep 18, 2025
- Seventh India-Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership Vice Minister/Secretary-Level Meeting Held
- Sep 16, 2025
- Second Ministerial Economic and Energy Dialogue of the "Central Asia plus Japan" Dialogue Held
- Sep 16, 2025
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato Attends the Kingdom of Belgium’s National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
- Sep 16, 2025
- The Japan-EU Energy Dialogue 2025
- Sep 16, 2025
- The IAEA Published a Report on its Fourth Review Mission of Safety Related Aspects of the Discharge of ALPS Treated Water into the Sea After the Start of the Discharge
- Sep 15, 2025
- Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels and Seventh Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting Held
- Sep 12, 2025
- METI to Host Tokyo GX Week
- Sep 12, 2025
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Takeuchi Receives a Courtesy Call from Honourable Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan, Canada
- Sep 11, 2025
- The Fifth Asia CCUS Network Forum Held
- Sep 11, 2025
- Minister Muto Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Carlos Cuerpo, Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise of the Kingdom of Spain
- Sep 11, 2025
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Takeuchi Holds Meeting with Mr. Manuel Castro Almeida, Minister of Economy and of Territorial Cohesion of the Portuguese Republic
- Sep 10, 2025
- Fifth Meeting of the Japan-China Export Control Dialogue and Japan-China Joint Outreach Event Held
- Sep 8, 2025
- Minister Muto Attends a Reception to Celebrate the 215th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence and the 20th Anniversary of the Japan-Mexico Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
- Sep 8, 2025
- State Minister Ogushi Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Nir Barkat, Minister of Economy and Industry of the State of Israel, and Attends a Plenary Meeting of the Japan-Israel Innovation Network (JIIN)
- Sep 8, 2025
- METI State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Koga Visits the Republic of Korea to Attend the APEC SME Ministerial Meeting
- Sep 3, 2025
- State Minister Koga Holds Meeting with Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Hon’ble Adviser, Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
- Sep 3, 2025
- Announcement of the details of the interactive exhibition titled “VOYAGE TO THE FUTURE—Japanese SMEs Tackle Social Issues for a Better Tomorrow” to be held at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
- Sep 3, 2025
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato Holds Meeting with H.E. Ms. Diana Marcela Morales Rojas, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism of the Republic of Colombia
- Sep 2, 2025
- Cabinet Decision Made on the Cabinet Order to Partially Revise the Order for Enforcement of the Measurement Act and Related Regulations
- Sep 2, 2025
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment and Minister for Transport of Ireland
- Aug 29, 2025
- Minister Muto Attends the Japan-India Summit Meeting
- Aug 29, 2025
- India-Japan Economic Forum Held
- Aug 29, 2025
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Takeuchi Attends the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Energy Ministerial Meeting
- Aug 29, 2025
- State Minister Ogushi Holds Meeting with Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP, Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade of the United Kingdom
- Aug 28, 2025
- Minister Muto Attends the Ecuador Investment and Trade Promotion Seminar Hosted by the Republic of Ecuador
- Aug 27, 2025
- Commendation Ceremony Held for the Nippon Startup Awards 2025
- Aug 27, 2025
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Diego Gonzalo Pardow Lorenzo, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Chile
- Aug 27, 2025
- Japan-U.S.-ROK “Joint Statement on North Korean Information Technology Workers” and “Alert for Companies on North Korean Information Technology Workers
- Aug 26, 2025
- State Minister Koga Attends the Kansai-Africa Business Forum
- Aug 26, 2025
- State Minister Ogushi and State Minister Koga Participate in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD)
- Aug 25, 2025
- The 11th Japan-India Energy Dialogue Held
- Aug 25, 2025
- Call Starts Today for Applicants for FY2025 Nadeshiko Brands and Next Nadeshiko: Companies Supporting Dual Careers and Co-parenting
- Aug 22, 2025
- Minister Muto Attends the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9)
- Aug 22, 2025
- The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) Held
- Aug 20, 2025
- State Minister Koga Receives a Courtesy Call from H.E. Ms. Fatou Haidara, Deputy to the Director General and Managing Director of the Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
- Aug 20, 2025
- Initiation of the Anti-Dumping Duties Investigation of Bisphenol A Originating in the Republic of Korea and Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
- Aug 20, 2025
- Initiation of an Expiry Review of the Anti-Dumping Duty on Dipotassium Carbonate Originating in the Republic of Korea
- Aug 18, 2025
- Applications Open for the 2026 KENKO Investment for Health and 2026 Outstanding Organizations of KENKO Investment for Health
- Aug 18, 2025
- Minister Muto Holds Meeting with H.E. Dr. Johann Wadephul, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Federal Republic of Germany
- Aug 18, 2025
- The 41st Japan-Australia Resources and Energy Dialogue Held
- Aug 8, 2025
- Cabinet Decision on the Order Specifying the Effective Date for Specific Provisions of the Act Partially Amending the Unfair Competition Prevention Act and Other Related Laws
- Aug 8, 2025
- Japan’s Official Participation in Expo 2027 Belgrade Endorsed by the Cabinet
- Aug 1, 2025
- Ministerial Meeting on Sustainable Fuels and 7th Hydrogen Energy Ministerial Meeting to be Held
- Jul 29, 2025
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Takeuchi Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Togmid Dorjkhand, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia
- Jul 24, 2025
- Holding an Experience-Based Event called the “Circular Economy Laboratory” at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai to Provide People with an Opportunity to Enjoy Learning about the Concept of the Circular Economy
- Jul 24, 2025
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Hassan El Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Arab Republic of Egypt
- Jul 22, 2025
- The 7th Japan-Thailand Energy Policy Dialogue Held
- Jul 22, 2025
- Initiation of an Anti-Dumping Duty Investigation of Nickel-added cold-rolled stainless steel coil, sheet, and strip Originating in the People’s Republic of China and Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
- Jul 17, 2025
- For the ILC Conducted by the IAEA, ALPS Treated Water Before Dilution with Seawater Was Sampled
- Jul 15, 2025
- METI State Minister Ogushi Receives Recommendations Formulated by the Japan-EU Business Round Table
- Jul 11, 2025
- Japan-Ukraine Public-Private Roundtable Held in Rome, the Italian Republic
- Jul 11, 2025
- Minister Muto Visits Osaka Prefecture on China’s National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
- Jul 10, 2025
- Experience-based Events and Displays to Promote PHR Data Utilization on the Theme “Unlock a New Wellness Era with PHR” Held at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
- Jul 10, 2025
- State Minister Ogushi Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry of the Republic of Indonesia
- Jul 8, 2025
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato Holds Meeting with H.E. Dr. Jasem Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
- Jul 8, 2025
- Vice-Minister for International Affairs Matsuo Holds Meeting with H.E. Mr. Khamjane Vongphosy, Minister of the Prime Minister's Office of the Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Jul 3, 2025
- METI Co-Hosts Conference on Battery and Critical Minerals Ecosystem in the Republic of India
- Jul 3, 2025
- Public-Private Mission to Be Dispatched to Ukraine (Kyiv and Lviv)
- Jul 1, 2025
- Minister Muto Co-Chairs the Third Meeting of the Japan Business Council for Africa
- Jul 1, 2025
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Kato Visits Romania, the Republic of Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic
- Jun 30, 2025
- METI Publishes Interim Report by the Study Group on the Value of Toys
- Jun 30, 2025
- Robotics & Regional Initiative Networking Group (RING Project) Established to Solve Regional Labor Shortages
- Jun 27, 2025
- (Draft) OT Security Guidelines for Semiconductor Device Factories Compiled in Japanese and English Versions
- Jun 27, 2025
- Decision Taken to Broadcast and Live-Stream the Expo 2025 Japan Day Official Ceremony and Event
- Jun 27, 2025
- Release of the White Paper on International Economy and Trade 2025 and the International Trade and Economic Strategy 2025
- Jun 27, 2025
- Decision to Impose Definitive Anti-Dumping Duties on Graphite Electrodes Originating in the People’s Republic of China
- Jun 26, 2025
- Parade to be Held on Japan Day at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
- Jun 26, 2025
- METI Hosts 2025 Asia Zero Emission Community Senior Officials Meeting （AZEC SOM） and Promotes AZEC at Energy Asia