According to the World Trade and Investment Report 2023 by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), global trade is faltering due to a myriad of international conflicts and geopolitical risks. The report indicates that enduring tension in Ukraine, an uptick in trade restrictive measures, and the uncertain relationship between the U.S. and China are undermining the principles of free trade. […]
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) has announced the selection of projects set to receive the “Subsidy for Projects to Stimulate Direct Investment in Japan.” The announcement comes after a thorough review of applications submitted by various business entities. The selected projects will receive financial support as part of JETRO’s initiative to stimulate foreign direct investment into the Japanese economy. […]
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) announced on April 19 a wide-ranging call for applications for indirect subsidy providers to participate in the “Export Business Model Research and Demonstration Project Subsidies for Medium-sized and Small Enterprises.” This initiative aims to construct new business models by private-sector operators to support the export of Japanese medium-sized and small enterprises. The project’s primary […]
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a non-profit government organization established in 1958 to promote and facilitate trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. It is responsible for supporting Japanese businesses and promoting foreign investment in Japan, and it operates offices in over 70 countries worldwide. Services offered to companies interested in doing business in […]
JETRO has published the results of a survey conducted of 6,607 foreign-affiliated companies based in Japan from October to November 2022. The purpose of the survey is to grasp the current status and trends of foreign-affiliated companies based in Japan, the attractiveness and challenges of the business environment in Japan, and the support needed, as well as to prepare data […]
Japanese companies see improved business confidence in Asia and Oceania in 2017, according to a recent survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). While being particularly upbeat on opportunities in Southwest Asia, motivation to expand business in China has recovered as well. Increasing profitability With 67.4 percent of respondents estimating an operational profit – an increase by 4.6 percent […]
Japan sees significant increases in inward foreign direct investment, or FDI, according to the “Invest Japan Report 2017” just published by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). In a new trend, the report finds foreign technology contributing to innovation in Japanese society. Significant increase in Japan’s inward FDI Japan’s inward FDI stock at the end of 2016 was 27.8 trillion […]
Japan’s trade balance last year marked its first surplus in six years, according to the recently released Global Trade and Investment Report 2017 by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). At the same time, the country’s outward FDI stood at record highs, while inward FDI from Asia to Japan continued to grow. Global trade declines 3.1%, downturn for two straight […]
