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Public Comments on Cabotage Rules Affecting Offshore Wind Developments

EBC Automotive Components Committee event, 18 March

Recommendations for Policy Reform to Streamline Expense Settlement in Japan

PRESS RELEASE: European Business Council Welcomes Reforms to Foreign Lawyer Registration Rules in Japan

The Sustainability Imperative: Decarbonization & Nature Restoration for a Resilient Future (September 12)

2024 EBC White Paper Launching event February 29

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  •     From the EBC Dear Friends of the EBC, This week was marked by meaningful engagement between European and Japanese stakeholders, as well as opportunities for EU businesses looking to expand their presence in Japan. Here’s what you

  •     From the EBC Dear Friends of the EBC, Over the past week, the EBC has been actively engaging with government representatives and stakeholders. This edition highlights key developments in trade policy discussions, industry dialogue on gr

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NEWS FEED
  • Japan gov’t mulls tougher penalties for illicit bank account trade, new telecom data rules (The Mainichi)
  • Japan to Assist in Achieving International Standardization for Specialist Areas; Solar, Sectors Include Solar, Hydrogen Technologies (The Japan News)
  • Narita airport expansion gears up for ‘second opening’ in 2029 (Nikkei Asia)
  • Japan seeks efficient use of official development aid with law change (Kyodo News+)
  • Japanese Govt, Firms Plan to Develop Next-Generation Geothermal System; Public-Private Sector Council Launched (The Japan News)
  • Hokkaido Gas Enters Wind Power with Hybrid Plant (News on Japan)
  • Nara to Start CO2 Reduction Effort Targeting Household Emissions (News on Japan)
  • Japan eyes world first producing hydrogen using heat from reactor (The Asahi Shimbun)
  • Study: Women advance but men still in charge of city planning (The Asahi Shimbun)
  • Gas-fired power plant capacity to jump 20% in 2030, led by Asia (Nikkei Asia)
  • Incoming Japan business lobby chief surprises with priorities (Nikkei Asia)
  • Japan firm seeks to ease hiring process for foreign truck drivers (Nikkei Asia)
  • Spirits makers eye law to protect “Japanese whisky” brand (Kyodo News+)
  • Japan probes foreigners’ medical insurance use amid misuse concerns (Kyodo News+)
  • Govt Survey Finds Contingency Shelter Equipment, Food Stocks in Japan Inadequate; Plans for Improvements by March 2026 (The Japan News)
  • Japanese banks block withdrawals from expired foreign resident accounts (Japan Today)
  • Japan Shipping Industry Increases Use of LNG Due to Difficulties Developing Next-Generation Fuel, Lower CO2 Emission Than Heavy Oil (The Japan News)
  • METI to Support Firms Impacted by U.S. Tariff Policy; Safety Net for Enterprises to Be Expanded (The Japan News)
  • Japan to make vehicle gas pedal safety devices mandatory in 2028 (Kyodo News+)
  • Japan’s new food supply emergency measures law takes effect (Japan Today)
  • Japan Auto Industry Increasingly Wary of U.S. Tariffs; Effects Will Extend to Large, Small Parts Manufacturers (The Japan New)
  • Japan enforces food supply emergency law amid soaring costs (Kyodo News+)
  • Japan to Tighten Screening of Foreign Investments (News on Japan)
  • Japan Govt Eyes Record of Over ¥20 Trillion for National Resilience Plan to Strengthen Vital Infrastructure Such as Water, Sewage SystemsThe Yomiuri Shimbun (The Japan News)
  • Japan forecast to drop to 45th place by key wealth measure in 2075 (Nikkei Asia)
  • Cruise ships welcome: Japan to help upgrade ports (Nikkei Asia)
  • Japan back-end chip companies form alliance to upgrade supply chain (Nikkei Asia)
  • 3 Japan airports to use unified gates for immigration, customs checks (The Mainichi)
  • Europe’s retreat on environmental reporting eases burden on Japan firms (Nikkei Asia)
  • NEC, Panasonic, other Japanese tech groups to train suppliers on human rights risks (Nikkei Asia)
  • PM Ishida Orders Finalization of National Tourism Plan; 60 Mil. Visitors to Japan Targeted for 2030 (The Japan News)
  • Japan Consortium Sets Targets for Use of Recycled Plastic in New Cars; Aims for Compliance with Draft EU Regulation (The Japan News)
  • Gender Pay Gap Narrows to Record Low (News on Japan)
  • Japan gov’t to support domestic cybersecurity firms (Kyodo News+)
  • Japan to set new standards for longevity of wooden buildings (Kyodo News+)
  • Japan uses satellites to expand greenhouse gas tracking in Asia (Nikkei Asia)
  • Toyota to launch 15 zero-emission vehicles in Europe by next year (Nikkei Asia)
  • Japan Eyes Doubling Food Industry’s Overseas Profits; Govt Likely to Aim for ¥3 Trillion Level by 2030 (The Japan News)

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