April FY2021

News Releases (in provisional translation)

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 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
Steel Demand Prospects for the First Quarter of FY2021 (April-June 2021)
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)