Current Monetary Policy Management
The Bank of Japan decided at the September 19, 2025 Monetary Policy Meeting to maintain the uncollateralized overnight call rate at around 0.5% with a vote of 7 in favor and 2 against. Board members...
Policy System
382(Reference) Decision on Disposal of ETFs and Other Securities (September 2025 Monetary Policy Meeting)
The Bank of Japan decided on the basic policy and specific sale plan for disposal of held ETFs (ExchangeTraded Funds) and JREITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) at the September 2025 Monetary Policy...
Partial Amendment to "Special Provisions for Lending of Index-Linked Exchange-Traded Fund Beneficiary Rights"
The Bank of Japan decided at the Policy Board and Monetary Policy Meeting on September 1819, 2025, to partially amend the "Special Provisions for Lending of IndexLinked ExchangeTraded Fund...
Global Low-Emission Hydrogen Production Growth Slowing but Expected to Increase Five-Fold by 2030
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,...
Italian Government and Stellantis Agree on Strengthening Dialogue with EU
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa met with Italian Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso and Italian Automotive Industry Association (ANFIA) President Roberto Vababassolli on September 8,...
Romania's Hydrogen Strategy and Infrastructure (Railway) Developments
Romania is advancing its hydrogen economy development with comprehensive strategies covering both energy production and infrastructure modernization, particularly focusing on railway system...
アラブ・イスラム諸国、緊急首脳会議を開催
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....
Sweden Announces Temporary Food VAT Reduction Plan to Support Households Under Inflation
The Swedish government announced on September 4 a food price support package centered on temporarily reducing the valueadded tax (VAT) on food products to support households facing rising food prices...
US Retail Sales Rise 0.6% Month-on-Month in August, Exceeding Forecasts Due to Back-to-School Demand and Inflation
According to preliminary data from the US Department of Commerce released on September 16, retail sales (seasonally adjusted) in August reached $732.0 billion, up 0.6% from the previous month. This...
Trump's Economic Approval Net Rating Falls to Minus 17%, Polling Shows
According to a poll released on September 17 by The Economist magazine and polling company YouGov, President Donald Trump's net approval rating for economic handling (difference between approval and...
Second Central Asia + Japan Dialogue Economic Energy Dialogue Held
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...
IAEA Published Report on Fourth Safety Review Mission for ALPS Treated Water Ocean Release Since Release Began
The IAEA published a report on the fourth safety review mission for ALPS treated water ocean release since release began. Comprehensive evaluation based on international safety standards for ALPS...
Japan-EU Energy Policy Dialogue Held
On September 16, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner Murase and European Commission DirectorGeneral for Energy Jorgensen held the JapanEU Energy Policy Dialogue. This dialogue was...
Parliamentary Secretary Kato for METI Attended Belgium National Day at Osaka-Kansai Expo
Parliamentary Secretary Kato for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry attended Belgium National Day at the OsakaKansai Expo. He participated as a government representative in commemorative...
Saudi Arabia Supports Youth Entry into Gaming Industry through 'Game by CODE' Program
Overview of Game by CODE Program Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announced on September 10 the implementation of the "Game by CODE" program in collaboration with...
France Implements Eco-Score Labeling for Clothing from October 1
Implementation of EcoScore Labeling System France has published enforcement decrees and ministerial orders for clothing ecoscore labeling on September 9, with the "environmental cost" ecoscore system...
European Commission to Deploy New Initiatives in Autonomous Driving, Connected Cars, and Electrification
The European Commission held the third meeting of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry on September 12, 2025, chaired by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen....
Many Countries Report Need for Radical or Major Political Reform, US Think Tank Survey
The Pew Research Center, a US think tank, released results on September 15, 2025, from a largescale survey on political systems across 25 countries. Conducted from January 8 to April 26, 2025, the...
Turkish Central Bank Cuts Policy Rate to 40.50%
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) announced on September 11, 2025, a reduction of the policy rate (1week repo rate) by 250 basis points (bp, 1bp = 0.01%) to 40.50%. This decision...
Malaysia Begins Trans Fat Regulation for Food Products from September
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,...