Amid population decline and aging, the Japanese government positions export expansion in its basic plan to maintain agricultural production capacity and the food industry. Japan’s agricultural,...
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry surveyed overseas revenue and sales for Japan’s music industry from January through December 2024. Excluding spending by foreign visitors to Japan,...
US supermarket giant Walmart announced on September 9 that it will open its first store in South Africa by the end of 2025. The store plans to carry a wide range of products including fresh food,...
The International Department of the Bank of Japan announced on September 19, 2025, the reporting ordinance rates to be applied during October, Reiwa 7 (2025), as exchange rates determined by the...
The World Trade Organization (WTO) released predictions that artificial intelligence implementation will boost global trade volume by nearly 40% by 2040. The forecast highlights AI transformative...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released the "Global Hydrogen Report 2025" on September 12, indicating that despite ongoing cancellations and delays of lowemission hydrogen production projects,...
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to deliver a crucial ruling on tariff measures under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as early as end2025. This decision is likely to become...
The US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced on September 15 the commencement of application acceptance for additional product categories subject to 50% additional...
According to the "2024 China Outbound Direct Investment Statistical Bulletin" released on September 8 by China's Ministry of Commerce, National Bureau of Statistics, and State Administration of...
Malaysia's nonoil product exports achieved remarkable growth of 17.8% yearonyear in the second quarter, reflecting the country's diversification strategy and strengthening global market position....
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The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry held the Second Central Asia + Japan Dialogue Economic Energy Dialogue. Through a multilateral economic cooperation framework with Central Asian countries...
Implementation of New Regulations Malaysia's Ministry of Health implemented amendments to the "Food Regulations 1985" on September 1, 2025. These amendments prohibit the import, preparation,...
The Fair Competition Commission (FCC) of Tanzania announced on September 1, 2025, the implementation of a new system mandating trademark registration (Recordation) for imported goods starting...
【Latest Research Report List】 JETRO's latest research reports released in September 2025 include legislation trends on "Supply Chains and Human Rights" (U.S. Edition, 2nd Edition), export control...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her first State of the Union address since her reappointment in December 2024 at the European Parliament plenary session on September 10,...
Overview of the MOU On September 4, the Japanese and US governments signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the JapanUS agreement from July and issued a joint statement. This MOU clarifies...
Major U.S. ports reported that July retail import container volume increased 20.1% monthovermonth, reaching the secondhighest level on record. However, industry experts forecast a significant...
Overview of JapanUS Agreement Documents The Japanese and US governments reached an agreement in July on US tariff measures discussions, after which President Trump issued an executive order on...
On September 10, 2025, JETRO's Research Department Americas Division and New York Office published "Legislative Trends on Supply Chains and Human Rights (US Edition, 2nd Edition)". This report is a...