On July 31, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Police Agency, and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry jointly issued, with likeminded countries including the...
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) released the 2026 edition of its annual report on the state and challenges of the U.S. semiconductor industry. The report highlights U.S. companies’...
Japan will advance publicprivate investment, technological innovation, regional economies, and human resource development based on the Japan Growth Strategy. It will strengthen diplomacy and national...
The government is advancing overseas infrastructure development centered on cocreation with partner countries, economic security, and GX and DX to capture global infrastructure demand, support...
Prime Minister Takaichi discussed strengthening cooperation through the G7 Summit and visits to various countries, proposals aimed at stabilizing the crude oil market, countries' support for the...
On July 10, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the PublicPrivate Council for Enhancing Drug Discovery Capabilities and indicated a policy of positioning drug discovery as one of the strategic...
This policy framework links the circular economy with resource security, industrial competitiveness, economic security, decarbonization, coexistence with nature, and regional revitalization, while...
This policy positions the transition to a circular economy as a national strategy supporting industrial competitiveness, regional revitalization, and economic security in addition to reducing...
The Circular Economy Action Plan compiled in April 2026 positions recycling and the use of recycled materials for critical minerals and metal resources as issues of economic security and industrial...
Against intensifying competition for resources, the overseas outflow of recyclable resources, incineration, and landfilling, the Japanese government is promoting the circular economy as a foundation...