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News Releases (in provisional translation)
- Jun 18, 2021
- "Green Growth Strategy through Achieving Carbon Neutrality in 2050" Formulated
- Jun 18, 2021
- Decision to Impose a Definitive Anti-Dumping Duty on Dipotassium Carbonate Originating in the Republic of Korea
- Jun 4, 2021
- The First Asia CCUS Network Forum to be Held
- May 28, 2021
- Inauguration of a Study Group on Dialogues that Contribute to Long-term Corporate Management and Investment for Creation of Sustainable Corporate Value
- May 28, 2021
- Super Creators Certified under the MITOU Program (Exploratory IT Human Resources Project)!
- 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
- New Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Water Heaters (Heat Pump Water Heaters for Home Use) Formulated
- May 26, 2021
- State Minister Ejima Attends the 21st Council of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
- 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 21, 2021
- Revisions to "Practical Guidelines for Holding Virtual Cooperative General Meetings and Board of Directors Meetings"
- May 21, 2021
- Minister Kajiyama Attends Video Conference with Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Thailand
- May 20, 2021
- New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (May 2021)
- May 20, 2021
- Call for Applicants for the Ninth Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Awards
- May 13, 2021
- State Minister Ejima Attends "High-Level Discussion on The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions"
- May 11, 2021
- Examining Efforts in the Housing and Building Sectors toward Achieving Carbon Neutrality
- May 11, 2021
- Call for Applicants for the Young Professionals Japan Program
- May 10, 2021
- Evaluation Summaries for the 2021 Health & Productivity Stock Selection Program Published
- May 10, 2021
- Nationwide Local Government Drone Summit Will Be Held
- May 7, 2021
- Informational Meeting toward Promoting Cooperation on the Container Shortage Problem Held
- May 7, 2021
- "Basic Guidelines on Climate Transition Finance" Announced
- Apr 30, 2021
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Sato Attends the G7 Digital and Technology Ministers' Meeting (Online Conference)
- Apr 30, 2021
- Report Compiled on Enhancing Fairness at Film Production Worksites
- Apr 30, 2021
- 8th Meeting of the Japan-China Joint IP Working Group Held
- Apr 28, 2021
- Report on Trends in Regional Economies and Industries in February 2021 Compiled
- Apr 28, 2021
- Assistance for Initiatives to Create Femtech-driven Systems to Support the Health and Continued Employment of Working Women
- Apr 27, 2021
- International Standardization of a Guideline for Evaluating the Contribution of Fine Bubble Technology to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Apr 27, 2021
- Minister Kajiyama Attends the Australia-India-Japan Economic Ministers' Meeting
- Apr 26, 2021
- "Encouraging Japanese and Foreign Employees to Think about Miscommunication in Workplaces" Educational Videos Created, along with a Learning Handbook
- Apr 26, 2021
- Industry, Academia and Government Collaborate to Formulate Cosmetics Industry Vision in Japan
- Apr 23, 2021
- 2021 White Papers on Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Enterprises Released
- Apr 23, 2021
- Four Institutes in India Certified as Members of the Japan-India Institutes for Manufacturing (JIMs)
- Apr 21, 2021
- Collection of Use Case Examples Compiled Regarding Management Methods for Utilizing Open Source Software and Ensuring Its Security
- Apr 21, 2021
- "Market Formation Potential Index Ver. 1.0" Developed
- Apr 21, 2021
- Information Sharing Meeting toward Promoting Cooperation on the Container Shortage Problem to Be Held among Stakeholders
- Apr 20, 2021
- Revision of the Collection of Use Case Examples of Drones at Plants
- Apr 20, 2021
- Minister Kajiyama Holds meeting with COP26 President Sharma (United Kingdom)
- Apr 19, 2021
- New Energy Efficiency Standards Formulated for Magnetic Disk Units, Gas Water Heaters, and Oil Water Heaters
- Apr 16, 2021
- Announcement of the Four Winning Regions in the Sixth Selection of the Local IoT Acceleration Labs Project
- Apr 16, 2021
- Cabinet Decision on the Cabinet Order for the Partial Revision of the Order for Enforcement of the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture, Etc.
- Apr 14, 2021
- Revision of the Collection of Use Case Examples of Drones at Plants
- Apr 14, 2021
- Minister Kajiyama met with IAEA Director General Grossi
- Apr 13, 2021
- Formulation of Basic Concepts for the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
- Apr 13, 2021
- FY2019 Energy Supply and Demand Report (Revised Report)
- Apr 13, 2021
- Change to the Definition of ALPS Treated Water at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
- Apr 13, 2021
- Opinion Exchange Held between METI and OECD/NEA Experts regarding ALPS Treated Water
- Apr 13, 2021
- Opinion Exchange Held between METI and UK Experts regarding ALPS Treated Water
- Apr 13, 2021
- Briefing Session on the Basic Policy of Handling of Multi-nuclide Removal Equipment (ALPS) Treated Water at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
- 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 5, 2021
- The World's First Manga Explaining AI/IoT Examination Guidelines
- Apr 5, 2021
- Guidance for Integrated Corporate Disclosure Concerning Industrial and Product Safety Revised
- Apr 2, 2021
- Examining Efforts in the Housing and Building Sectors toward Achieving Carbon Neutrality
- Apr 2, 2021
- Details of Efforts by Digital Transformation Certified Companies, and Logo for Certified Companies Released
- Apr 2, 2021
- "Advanced Logistics Human Resources Symposium" to be Held
- Apr 2, 2021
- METI Compiles a Collection of Knowledge Useful for Public Implementation and Future Directions Based on the Results and Challenges of the FY2020 Smart Mobility Challenge Project
- Apr 2, 2021
- Japan and Vietnam Sign MOC on Cooperative Measures against Counterfeit Goods
- Apr 1, 2021
- Cyber/Physical Security Guidelines for the Safety and Security of Smart Homes Formulated
- Apr 1, 2021
- Minister Kajiyama Attends the G7 Trade Ministers’ Meeting (Video Conference)
- Apr 1, 2021
- Designation of Digital Platform Providers Subject to Specific Regulations Under the Act on Improving Transparency and Fairness of Digital Platforms
- Apr 1, 2021
- Minister Kajiyama Attends IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit (Video Conference)
- Mar 31, 2021
- Survey Results of Factory Location Trends in 2020 (Preliminary Report) (January-December)
- Mar 31, 2021
- Guidelines Regarding Requirements for Explosion-Proof Drones Compiled
- Mar 31, 2021
- Preliminary Report of 2020 Basic Survey of Japanese Business Structure and Activities Compiled Based on actual FY2019 results
- Mar 31, 2021
- Revision of "Guidance for Encouraging Japanese Companies to Address International Initiatives on Climate Change: - Supporting Companies Making Use of Renewable Energy in Japan under Scope 2 Guidance of the GHG Protocol -"
- Mar 31, 2021
- JPO Status Report 2021 Released
- Mar 31, 2021
- State Minister Ejima Attends 6th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency
- Mar 31, 2021
- Minister Kajiyama Holds Meeting with Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of International Energy Agency (IEA), via Video Conference
- Mar 30, 2021
- Preliminary Report of the 2020 Basic Survey on Small and Medium Enterprises (Performance Results Based on the FY2019 Closing Accounts) Compiled
- Mar 30, 2021
- The 163rd Survey of SME Business Conditions (January-March 2021) Released
- Mar 30, 2021
- FY 2019 Reports on Storage of Mercury or Mercury Compounds and Management of Mercury-Containing Recyclable Resources in accordance with the Mercury Pollution Prevention Act
- Mar 30, 2021
- Driverless Autonomous Driving Mobility Services to Start in Seaside Resort in Chatan Town, Okinawa Prefecture
- Mar 30, 2021
- Guidelines on Assessment of AI Reliability in the Field of Plant Safety Revised
- Mar 29, 2021
- Guidelines on Business Partnership Contracts with Startups Formulated
- Mar 29, 2021
- Report on Trends in Regional Economies and Industries in January 2021 Compiled
- 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 26, 2021
- "Report on Revision of the Label Display Program for Retailers (Water Heaters and Television Sets)" Compiled
- Mar 26, 2021
- Draft Guidelines for Secure Working Conditions for Freelancers, Results of Call for Public Comments Released and Finalized Guidelines Compiled
- Mar 26, 2021
- Results of Quarterly Survey of Overseas Subsidiaries (October-December in 2020)
- Mar 26, 2021
- Preliminary Report of the 2020 Census of Manufacture Compiled
- 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 24, 2021
- Minister Kajiyama Holds a Teleconference with H.E. Jennifer M. Granholm, United States Secretary of Energy
- 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
- Summit of Presidents and Heads of Universities and Other Institutes on Approaches to their Contributions to Achievement of Carbon Neutrality to be Held
- Mar 22, 2021
- Symposium on Japan-India Partnership in Industrial Competitiveness - Potential of India in Global Economy
- Mar 22, 2021
- Winners of New Diversity Management Selection 100 and Diversity Management Selection 100 Prime in FY2020
- Mar 22, 2021
- Announcement of the FY2020 Nadeshiko and Semi-Nadeshiko Brands
- Mar 22, 2021
- New Establishment and Revision of the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) (March 2021)
- Mar 22, 2021
- State Minister Nagasaka Attends Ministerial Meeting of Ottawa Group via Video Conference and Makes Proposal on “Trade and Climate Change”