Regarding the resumption of exports of poultry-derived products to Hong Kong (Ehime Prefecture, Kagoshima Prefecture, and Miyazaki Prefecture), 農林水産省

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Resumption of Poultry Product Exports to Hong Kong (Ehime, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki Prefectures) Date: February 18th, 2025 Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan Subject: Resumption of poultry product exports from three prefectures in Japan to Hong Kong Following the confirmation of the absence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Ehime, Kagoshima, and … Read more

Measures against improper display of salted mackerel at AEON Big Co., Ltd., 農林水産省

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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Takes Action Against Aeon Big Co., Ltd. for Mislabeling of Salted Mackerel Date: 2025-02-18 05:00 The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has taken action against Aeon Big Co., Ltd. for mislabeling salted mackerel. Details of the Mislabeling Product: Salted mackerel Mislabeling: The product was labeled as “domestically … Read more

Regarding temporary suspension of imports of poultry and other meat from Argentina, 農林水産省

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Temporary Suspension of Poultry Meat Imports from Argentina Date of Announcement: 2025-02-18 07:00 Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) Details: MAFF has announced a temporary suspension of poultry meat imports from Argentina due to concerns over the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the country. The suspension will take effect immediately … Read more

Space Communications Advisory Board (5th), 総務省

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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Holds 5th Space Communications Advisory Board Meeting Tokyo, Japan – February 18, 2025 – The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) held the 5th meeting of the Space Communications Advisory Board on February 18, 2025, at 20:00 JST. Topics Discussed The meeting covered the following topics: Progress … Read more

Study group on revision of guidelines regarding information security policies in local governments (16th meeting), 総務省

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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

Machine Order Statistics Survey Report (December 2024 and outlook for January-March 2025), 内閣府

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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 Overview/Revision of GX2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan and Government Implementation Plan/President of Italy’s Republic of Mattarella visit to Japan/Representative administrative agency in the absence of Minister Ito, 首相官邸

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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

DG Okonjo-Iweala to members: Use the WTO as a platform to engage, WTO

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WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala Urges Members to Engage, Use WTO as Platform Geneva, February 18, 2025 – The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on member states to actively engage with the organization and utilize it as a platform for addressing global trade challenges. Speaking at a press conference held … Read more

WTO chairpersons for 2025, WTO

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WTO Chairpersons for 2025 Geneva, 18 February 2025 – The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced the chairpersons for its various bodies for 2025. The chairpersons will play a crucial role in guiding the work of the WTO and ensuring the smooth functioning of the organization. The following is a list of the chairpersons for … Read more

Chinese Taipei formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, bringing tally to 90, WTO

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Chinese Taipei Formally Accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, Bringing Tally to 90 Geneva, 18 February 2025 – Chinese Taipei has formally accepted the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming the 90th WTO member to do so. The Agreement entered into force on 23 June 2023, and requires members to notify the WTO of any fisheries … Read more