The debate over the government’s recent draft proposal to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2035 has spilled over into scrutiny over the decision-making process itself, with …
Japanese policymakers suggested setting a target of cutting emissions by 60% by 2035, according to a government panel held Monday. The government will consider setting the target as Japan’s new …
The government is considering support measures to make it easier for companies to enter into long-term purchase contracts for liquefied natural gas, to ensure a stable supply of the super-chilled …
The industry ministry-affiliated National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, or AIST, will establish a domestic research and development base for semiconductor production equipment and chip materials, it was …
The Japanese government is considering investing in chipmaker Rapidus Corp., which aims to start mass-producing a next-generation semiconductor in 2027, sources said Saturday. The government apparently hopes the move will …
The head of Japan’s National Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Associations, or Zengyoren, expressed concern over the import bans on Japanese fishery products by China and other countries, in a meeting …
Japan’s economy minister warned that the country needs to remain vigilant to prevent electricity shortages this summer due to its reliance on older power plants that have a higher risk …
Japan’s dependency on particular countries for imports of semiconductors and rare metals is high compared with other Group of Seven major powers, the government said in a white paper released …
BRUSSELS/LONDON – Some of the world’s major economies want to finalize a plan ahead of this year’s U.N. climate summit to halt new private sector funding for coal projects, five …
The industry ministry is reviewing the country’s basic energy plan at a time when power-hungry data centers are increasing, amid the spread of artificial intelligence. The basic energy plan sets …