Prime Minister Ishiba Held a Press Conference on the US-Ukraine Summit Meeting and Related Matters
Japan's Assessment and Involvement in USUkraine Summit Meeting... Japan's Assessment and Involvement in USUkraine Summit Meeting...
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524Thai Ministry of Public Health Calls for Response to Food Additive Standards Revision (Thailand)
Food Additive Regulation Amendment Overview Thailand's Ministry of Public Health Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published draft amendments to new food additive notifications on the FDA website on...
Prime Minister Ishiba Participates in Ukraine Coalition Online Summit
This article analyzes the results of Prime Minister Ishiba's participation in the Ukraine Coalition Online Summit hosted by the UK, France, and Germany on August 19, Reiwa 7.... This article analyzes...
Thai Department of Livestock Development Seeks Public Comments on Pet Food Regulation Proposals
This article reports on the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) under Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives conducting public consultations on two draft pet foodrelated...
Bank of Japan Current Account Balances by Type of Institution (July)
Bank of Japan Releases July Current Account Balance Data by Institution Type... Bank of Japan Releases July Current Account Balance Data by Institution Type...
Minister Muto Held Talks with German Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul
This report covers the meeting held by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Muto with German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and accompanying German business executives on August 18.......
Press Conference on Ukraine Coalition Online Summit Meeting and Other Matters
This explains the content of the press conference held by Prime Minister Ishiba on August 18, Reiwa 7, regarding his participation in the Ukraine Coalition Online Summit Meeting and response to heavy...
Prime Minister Ishiba Received a Courtesy Call from Mr. Johann Wadephul, Federal Foreign Minister of Germany
This reports on the diplomatic activity where Prime Minister Ishiba received a courtesy call from German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the Prime Minister's Official Residence on August...
US NHTSA Authorizes Zoox Autonomous Taxi Testing on Public Roads Without Steering Wheel or Pedals
First Application of US Autonomous Vehicle Exemption Program to Domestic Manufacturer... First Application of US Autonomous Vehicle Exemption Program to Domestic Manufacturer...
41st Japan-Australia Energy and Resource Dialogue Held
This reports on the results of the 41st JapanAustralia Energy and Resource Dialogue conducted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in Canberra, Australia on August 14.... This...
METI to Hold Business Dialogue Sessions on US Tariff Measures
Implementation of Regional Business Dialogue Sessions on US Tariff Measures... Implementation of Regional Business Dialogue Sessions on US Tariff Measures...
Application Period Begins for Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations 2026 and Health and Productivity Management Top 500
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced the commencement of application acceptance for "Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations 2026" and "Health and Productivity...
METI Production Statistics Confirmed Report (June 2025)
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) published the METI Production Statistics confirmed report for June 2025, compiling detailed data on production, shipment, and inventory by product...
Electronic Vehicle Permit System Standardized Between Macau and Hengqin to Simplify Procedures
This is a business brief by JETRO released on August 15, 2025, regarding the reform of vehicle permit systems between Macau and Hengqin, mainland China. The standardization of electronic vehicle...
President Trump Revokes Biden Administration's Competition Promotion Executive Order, Moves Toward Deregulation
This is a business brief by JETRO released on August 15, 2025, regarding President Trump's shift in competition policy. President Trump has revoked the executive order on competition promotion that...
World Economic Trends 2025 I, Chapter 2, Section 2: U.S. Trade Policy and Its Impact on Goods Trade and Prices
The Cabinet Office published "World Economic Trends 2025 I," Chapter 2, Section 2, providing a comprehensive analysis of the second Trump administration's trade policy and its economic impacts.......
Italian Government Approves World's Longest Suspension Bridge Construction Plan, with IHI and Others Participating
This is a business brief by JETRO released on August 15, 2025, regarding Italy's world's longest suspension bridge construction plan. The Italian government has officially approved a plan to...
2025 GDP Growth Rate Forecast Revised Upward to "1.5-2.5%"
This is a business brief by JETRO released on August 15, 2025, regarding the upward revision of economic growth rate forecasts. The GDP growth rate forecast for 2025 has been revised upward from...
China's Economic Trends: Structural Challenges and Policy Responses in Q1 2025
China's Q1 2025 economy recorded a real GDP growth rate of 5.4%, exceeding the National People's Congress target of around 5%, but has not achieved autonomous economic recovery. The growth structure...
Petroleum Statistics Monthly Report (June 2025)
The Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) published the Petroleum Statistics confirmed report for June 2025, compiling detailed data on domestic...