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Public Comment on the Long-Term Decarbonisation Auction Scheme and Support Framework for Offshore Wind

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)

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  •     From the EBC Dear Friends of the EBC, As we approach the halfway point of the year, the EBC continues to actively engage in a wide range of events and initiatives that support European businesses in Japan. From high-level diplomatic for

  •     From the EBC Dear Friends of the EBC, I hope this message finds you well. This past week has been an exciting one for the European Business Council, marked by new partnerships, meaningful exchanges, and cooperation across sectors. Here&

  •   From the EBC Dear Friends of the EBC, I hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable Golden Week. As spring moves into full swing, we’re pleased to share a few recent updates and highlights from the EBC’s activities. From addressing key trade concern

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  • Japan enacts law obliging firms to join CO2 emissions trading scheme (Kyodo News+)
  • Japan to introduce US-style online visitor entry system in FY2028 (Nikkei Asia)
  • Japan eyes 17 eligible sectors under new foreign labor training plan (The Mainichi)
  • Japan plans to launch pilot fusion power plant next decade (Nikkei Asia)
  • Japan to launch prescreening of visa-free travelers in FY 2028 (Kyodo News+)
  • Japan to partly introduce biofuel-mixed gasoline for autos in FY 2028 (The Mainichi)
  • Japan rolls out fuel subsidy for hydrogen trucks (Nikkei Asia)
  • Security Clearance System Starts; Hopes Rise for Expanded Participation in International Business and Research (The Japan News)
  • Most female execs doubt Japan will hit 30% goal for women in top jobs (Japan Today)
  • Japan mulls expanding industries eligible for foreign skilled workers (Kyodo News+)
  • Consumption Tax Exemption to Be Nixed for Low-Cost Imported Items; Measure Eyed with Chinese E-Commerce Sites in Mind (The Japan News)
  • Japan Eyes Creating Think Tank to Analyze Economic Security; Tokyo Hopes to Boost Cooperation with Like-Minded Countries (The Japan News)
  • Japan Aims to Double Cybersecurity Specialists by 2030; Govt Set to Relax Requirements for Certification (The Japan News)
  • Over-the-counter drugs to be available at convenience stores in Japan (The Mainichi)
  • Japan sets 5-year goal of 1% annual real wage growth via investment (The Mainichi)
  • Japan eyes skilled worker visas for waste, warehouse management (Nikkei Asia)
  • Govt Enhancing System to Lure Workers in Big Companies to Smaller Regional Firms; Revitalization Plan for Regional Areas Taking Steps Forward (The Japan News)
  • Japan’s gold standard health insurance system at politicization risk (Japan Today)
  • Japan, EU reaffirm collaboration in maintaining global free trade (The Mainichi)
  • Japan considers joining EU’s $100bn science research initiative (Nikkei Asia)
  • BOJ to launch its own survey on wage hikes (Japan Today)
  • Japan to begin surveying for natural hydrogen deposits (Nikkei Asia)
  • 40% of Japan prefectures offer financial aid over U.S. tariffs: poll (Japan Today)
  • Mizuho Bank, Kubota Form Tie-Up for Greenhouse Gas Trading; Aims to Reduce Emissions (The Japan News)
  • Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions fall 4% in FY23/24 to record low (The Asahi Shimbun)
  • Japan Accelerates Financial Assistance for Businesses; Working to Handle Growing Concerns Over Tariffs (The Japan News)
  • Japanese ESTA Advances to FY ’28 Implementation; Target Moves 2 Years Ahead of Previous Plan (The Japan News)
  • 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)

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