July 2016 Japanese Industry and Policy News
Topics covered on the July issue:
LEGISLATION AND POLICY NEWS
- Act for Strengthening the Management of SMEs Came into Force
- IoT Security Guidelines Formulated - White Paper on Open Innovation Compiled SURVEY AND BUSINESS DATA
- Over 25% of Japan's Population Aged 65 or Older - Japan's Job Availability Best in 24 years
- 11.7 Million Foreigners Visit Japan in 1st Half of 2016 - Japan Registers 1st Half-year Trade Surplus since 2010
- 2016 Report of the Office of Intellectual Property Protection Released
COMPANY NEWS
- Sharp to Sell Solar-powered Phone Charging Stations
- Mitsubishi Aircraft Wins Order from Swedish Firm for up to 20 MRJs
- Sakata Seed Achieves the Best Result
- Honda and SoftBank Begin Joint Research Project on AI-based Vehicles
- Consortium Including a European Supplier Selected for Tidal Energy Verification Project
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