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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Holds 16th Deliberative Meeting on Revision of Guidelines for Information Security Policy in Local Governments Tokyo, Japan – February 18, 2025 – The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) convened the 16th meeting of its deliberative committee tasked with reviewing the guidelines for information security policies in … Read more

Machinery Orders in Japan Surge, Signaling Strong Capital Spending Tokyo, February 18, 2025 – The Cabinet Office of Japan released data indicating a significant increase in machinery orders, signaling robust capital spending in the country. Key Findings December 2024: Core machinery orders, excluding orders from electric power utilities and shipbuilding, jumped by 11.4% year-over-year to … Read more

Cabinet Approves GX2040 Vision, Revises Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan and Government Implementation Plan February 18, 2025 Tokyo, Japan – The Cabinet of Japan held a meeting on February 18, 2025, and approved the following measures: 1. GX2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan and Government Implementation Plan The Cabinet approved … Read more

Hong Kong’s “Oshikatsu” Market: Unlocking Business Opportunities Date: 2025-02-18 15:00 Source: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Introduction The “oshikatsu” market, a term coined in Japan to describe the activities of fans supporting their favorite idols or celebrities, has seen significant growth in Hong Kong in recent years. This article explores the business opportunities presented by … Read more

Japan: Share of “Friendly Countries” in Trade with Russia Expanding On February 18, 2025, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) published an article titled “Share of ‘Friendly Countries’ in Trade with Russia Expanding.” The article highlights the growing importance of friendly countries in Japan’s trade with Russia. Key Findings: The share of “friendly countries” in … Read more

Japan Provides Grant Aid to Palestine for Emergency Recovery Tokyo, February 18, 2025 – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the State of Palestine to provide emergency relief supplies worth approximately 10 million US dollars. The grant will be utilized to procure and deliver essential equipment and materials to support … Read more

Shimizu Corporation and Startups/Entrepreneurship Support Opinion Exchange Meeting Held International Cooperation Agency 2025-02-18 05:30 On February 14, 2023, the International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held an opinion exchange meeting with Shimizu Corporation, a leading Japanese construction company, and startups/entrepreneurship support organizations. The meeting aimed to explore ways to enhance collaboration between the public and private sectors … Read more

JICA Signs Contribution Agreement for the Central America and the Caribbean Private Sector Development Trust Fund (Investment and Financing Abroad): Promoting SDGs Achievement in the Region through Private Sector Initiatives Tokyo, February 18, 2025 – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) today signed a contribution agreement with the Central America and the Caribbean Private Sector … Read more

Vice Minister of Justice Masao Takamura Receives Courtesy Call from Deputy Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) On February 18, 2025, Vice Minister of Justice Masao Takamura received a courtesy call from Deputy Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ugochi Daniels at the Ministry of Justice. During the meeting, … Read more

METI Vice Minister Osamu Okubo Receives State Minister for Commerce of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh On February 18, 2025, at 10:26 AM, METI Vice Minister Osamu Okubo received a courtesy call from State Minister for Commerce of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Md. Mossial Hossain Boshir. Outline of Discussions Bilateral economic relations between Japan … Read more