In an effort to enhance understanding and analysis of the Japanese market and its policy background, the EU-Japan Centre has launched three new reporting projects. These initiatives will provide comprehensive insights into current market trends, policy developments, regulatory changes, and economic policies that impact both domestic and international stakeholders.

Minerva Policy Reports

The Minerva Policy Reports present thorough research on the dynamic political, economic, and industrial relations between the European Union and Japan, in order to provide policymakers, academics, and business leaders with in-depth analysis and strategic perspectives on the most important policy issues facing the EU and Japan. New reports are expected to be published in early 2025.
Previous Minerva reports have covered a plethora of topics including Industrial Sectors in Japan such as Aerospace, Cosmetics, and Nanotechnology; Digital Economy; Energy such as Hydrogen, Clean Energy, and Photovoltaics; Industrial Revitalization and Circularity, and EU-Japan Business Cooperation in Third Markets. 

Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments

In order to provide European companies, business organisations, and policy makers with condensed and updated information about policy and regulatory developments impacting trade and business with and in Japan, the EU-Japan Centre has launched the new periodic publication “Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments”. The latter will provide a review of the latest policy and regulatory developments by the Japanese government and agencies that impact business and trade. This includes developments in the following policy areas: industry, energy, environment/climate, digital, economic security, and international cooperation.

Quarterly Japanese Technology and Innovation Monitoring Watch

To stay informed of the latest industrial technological and innovation developments taking place in Japan or by Japanese-affiliated companies and research organizations outside Japan, this quarterly report will offer a regular overview of those new developments, including a first analysis and assessment of their importance and expected impact. The areas covered will primarily be digital, green technologies, environmental and renewable energies, life science, machinery, robotics, materials, chemicals, aerospace, and transport.

Published: October 2024