The EU-Japan Centre in Tokyo is regularly publishing "Industry and Policy News" from various Japanese language sources of potential interest, including newly released policy documents, surveys, and official statements, in the context of EU-Japan industrial cooperation and is pleased to announce the August 2017 issue.

Topics covered in the August issue:

LEGISLATION AND POLICY NEWS
・METI Established Study Group on Japanese Overseas M&A
・Winners of the METI Minister Awards Determined as Recipients of the Connected Innovations Grand Awards
・Winners of the Award for Academic Startups 2017 Selected

SURVEY AND BUSINESS DATA
・Working Conditions in the IT-related Industry Compiled

COMPANY NEWS
・Japan Weather Association Starts Forecasting Electricity Spot Price

ADDITIONAL TOPICS
・Establishment and Revision of the JIS Including Measurement Method for Gaseous Exhaust Emissions and Fuel Consumption of Motorcycles
・More than 10% of Households Change Power Supplier
・Tidal Power Generation Proving Test Successful