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METI Deputy Minister Osamu Okubo Receives Courtesy Call from H.E. Moshiur Rahman, State Minister for Commerce of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh On February 18, 2025, Mr. Osamu Okubo, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry, received a courtesy call from His Excellency Moshiur Rahman, State Minister for Commerce of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. … Read more

Defense Ministry, Self-Defense Forces to Hold Meeting on Prevention of Recurrence of Specific Secrets Leakage Incidents Release Date: February 18, 2025 Release Time: 9:00 AM In light of recent incidents involving the leakage of specific secrets, the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces have decided to hold a meeting of experts to discuss measures … Read more

Resumption of Exports of Poultry Products to Hong Kong (Ehime, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki Prefectures) On February 18, 2025, at 3:00 AM, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) published an article titled “Resumption of Exports of Poultry Products to Hong Kong (Ehime, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki Prefectures)”. Here is a detailed summary of the article: … Read more

MAFF Orders Ieon Big to Improve Labeling of Salted Mackerel The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) on Feb. 18 ordered Ieon Big Co. to improve its labeling of salted mackerel after finding that the supermarket operator had been mislabeling the fish. MAFF’s Consumer Affairs Division found that Ieon Big had been selling salted … Read more

Suspension of Poultry Meat Imports from Argentina February 18, 2025, 7:00 AM The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has announced a temporary suspension on poultry meat imports from Argentina. This measure was taken in response to the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in poultry in the country. Reason for Suspension … Read more

Report on Machinery Orders Statistics Survey (Actual Results for December 2024 and Forecast for January-March 2025) Published by the Cabinet Office on February 18, 2025 at 23:50 Overview The latest Machinery Orders Statistics Survey, released by the Cabinet Office, provides insights into the health of the Japanese machinery industry. The report includes data on new … Read more

Cabinet Decisions: Revision of GX2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan, and Government Action Plan; State Visit by President Mattarella of the Italian Republic; Acting Ministerial Duties during Minister Ito’s Absence Date: February 18, 2025 Source: Prime Minister’s Office Key Points: Revision of GX2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan, and … Read more

Okay, let’s break down this hypothetical news from the Ministry of Finance (財務省) regarding the “Liquidity Providing (424th) Auction” (流動性供給(第424回)入札), assuming the date is February 25, 2025, at 01:30. Since I have no actual access to real-time news or information about the future, this will be a plausible interpretation based on typical Ministry of Finance … Read more

Business Opportunities in Hong Kong’s “Oshi-katsu” Market February 18, 2025 Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Introduction “Oshi-katsu” is a Japanese term that loosely translates to “supporting one’s favorite idol or character.” In recent years, this trend has gained significant popularity in Hong Kong, creating a growing market for businesses targeting fans. Market Overview Hong Kong’s … Read more

Friendship Countries’ Share of Trade Expands (Russia) Moscow, 18 February 2025 The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) released a report today indicating that the share of trade with “friendly countries” in Russia’s total trade volume has significantly increased. According to the report, trade with friendly countries accounted for 65% of Russia’s total trade volume in … Read more