The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has begun accepting applications for confirmations of specified productivityenhancing equipment investment plans and related applications under the Bold...
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...
On December 13, Reiwa 5, the government formulated a policy plan for realizing Japan as an asset management center and included the Emerging Manager Promotion Program (Japan’s EMP), which seeks to...
Japan’s economy experienced prolonged restraint in corporate investment and labor costs, alongside sluggish growth in manufacturing production and exports. In the 2020s, however, progress in passing...
For companies in Japan, total assets remained broadly flat until the early 2000s and then expanded gradually, driven mainly by financial assets, while the share of tangible assets declined. During...
A Cabinet Office survey found that companies with stronger expectations for market expansion and economic growth were more willing to invest in equipment. Expectations of moderate price increases and...
On July 24, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Finance held an online meeting of the consultation committee on the strategic investment initiative by the Japanese and U.S. governments. Japan was represented...
The Informationtechnology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA), invested 100 billion yen through a thirdparty allotment capital increase in Rapidus Corporation, selected by the Minister of Economy, Trade...
On July 23, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi met with prefectural assembly speakers and outlined a policy to raise potential growth through domestic investment, aiming for a “Strong and Prosperous...
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...
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...
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,...
Major US technology companies announced significant investment commitments to the UK market, coinciding with President Trump visit to Britain. The investment announcements include expansion of data...
Toyota Motor Corporation announced plans to commence Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) production at its existing manufacturing facility in the Czech Republic, marking a significant acceleration of the...
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...
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Middle East and Africa Economic Trends JETRO published a business brief on September 11, 2025, regarding the investment environment and energy policies of the Middle East and Africa regions. The...
The Saudi Arabia Fashion Commission held an investment roadshow in Tokyo on September 8, 2025. Investors and industry stakeholders from both countries participated to discuss the rapid growth and...
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...
A comprehensive insurance product called "Bima Vistaar" covering life, health, and property for rural populations is scheduled to launch in India by December 2025. This product is led by the...