Topics covered on the April 2016 issue:

LEGISLATION AND POLICY NEWS

- METI to Start Discussion on New Trends Brought about by Biotechnology
- Strategic Roadmap for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Revised
- The Road Map for EVs and PHVs Dissemination Compiled
- METI Releases a Report by the Study Group on the Provision of Nursing Care Services
- IoT Acceleration Lab Started Calling for New Projects for the Second IoT Lab Selection

 SURVEY AND BUSINESS DATA

- Preliminary Report of 2015 Basic Survey on Small and Medium Enterprises Released
- Factory Location Trends in 2015 Released
- Trends in Business Activities of Foreign Affiliates Analyzed
- METI Compiled a Survey Report on Business Activities Utilizing Social Media
- Annual Report on Pharmaceutical Industry Published