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 November 2016 issue.

Topics covered on the November issue:

LEGISLATION AND POLICY NEWS

• JPO Creates World's First Patent Classification for IoT-based Technologies
• Road Maps for Developing Eco Cars, Smart Community, etc. Announced
• Guideline for Enhancing Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Activities Formulated

SURVEY AND BUSINESS DATA

• 95% of Renewable Power Is Solar
• Annual Report on Energy Supply and Demand Published

ADDITIONAL TOPICS

• METI Concluded an MOC Concerning Industrial Human Resource Development with Indian Ministry
• Demonstration Project to Increase the Travel Distance of Electric Vehicle Begins in California
• Guidelines for the Designation of Food Additives and Flavoring Agents Become Available in English