Topics coverd on the November-December 2020 issue:
Legislation and Policy News
The ratio of renewable energy over 50%, Government decides green growth strategy
Up to JP¥ 800,000 subsidy, EV with "100% renewable energy procurement"
Japan to be France's first partner for patent prosecution highway program
15 RCEP countries sign agreement, about 30% of world population in huge free trade zone
Survey and Business Data
Global production of eight passenger vehicle manufacturers of Japan down 9% in November
November's trade balance of Japan is in the black for 5 consecutive months, but exports are declining
Government forecasts real economic growth rate for 2021 to increase by 4.0%
Company & Organization News
Agreement reached on joint feasibility study of the ammonia value chain between Eastern Siberia and Japan
Denso and others develop fruit harvesting robot
Chairman of Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Akio Toyoda requests the reform of the national energy policy
Toyota launches FCV's second generation "MIRAI"
Capsule of asteroid explorer "Hayabusa2" returns to Earth
DIC recycles used PET bottles into adhesive
Itochu announces development of garbage bag made from marine debris
Other Topics
Approximately 24% reduction in food loss at bakeries with the Japan Weather Association's retail demand forecasting service
Grandson worried about "Grandpa drinking too much", developed a prevention system by programming