APEC Digital Week was held in Chengdu, China, from July 16 to 29, 2026, and the Digital and AI Ministers' Meeting (TELMIN12) was held on July 23. The meeting discussed digital and AI technologies,...
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the National Cybersecurity Office of the Cabinet Secretariat jointly signed the international guidance “2026 Minimum Elements for a Software Bill of...
On July 28, 2026, the government approved a cabinet order setting July 31, 2026, as the effective date of amendments to the Industrial Competitiveness Strengthening Act and related laws, along with...
The Japan Patent Office established and published the “JPO AI Vision,” which sets out the basic direction for using AI in its operations. Based on humancentered principles and appropriate responses...
METI Vice Minister Ino visited the United Kingdom and the French Republic from July 20 to 24, 2026. In the 12th JapanUK Defense Industry Dialogue, he emphasized the importance of building resilient,...
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will establish special consultation desks at relevant financial institutions and Credit Guarantee Associations nationwide to support small and mediumsized...
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Finance made a provisional decision finding a presumption of imports of dumped goods and material injury or other relevant facts...
Strengthening the financial foundation is essential for universities to provide highquality education and research over the medium to long term. Private universities, in particular, urgently need to...
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of the Environment held the 5th AZEC–DCM International Meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, with participation from relevant ministries, agencies,...
On July 21, 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry compiled and published the Growth Investment Guidance. The guidance identifies the relatively low level of growth investment, the balance...