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On 17 July 2018, the European Union and Japan signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the biggest trade agreement ever negotiated by the EU that created an open trade zone covering over 550 million people.

The agreement entered into force on Friday, 1 February 2019.

Japan to drop operational safety clause for railways procurement: EPA negotiations

EU-Japan Centre's News

Upcoming webinars in May/June 2025

We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming webinars that will take place in May/June. Do not…

Recruitment announcement - the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is recruiting a Data and Financial Coordinator in Tokyo, Japan

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is recruiting a Data and Financial Coordinator in…

Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News: 03 - 09 May, 2025

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters…

Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News: 26 Apr - 02 May , 2025

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and policy matters…

Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders Week 19 (May 6-12, 2025)

JTPP Helpdesk's Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders features a selection of tenders found on the…

Events

Online and in Japan

19/05/2025 - 13/06/2025

Get ready for Japan - May / June

19-23 May 2025 → 1st phase online 9-13 June 2025→ 2nd phase in Japan PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES “Get Ready for Japan” aims to help understand Japanese business practices and communication styles and…

Japan

20/05/2025 - 23/05/2025

Defence Business Mission in Japan

Mission dates : May 20 to 23, 2025 --- Applications are now closed --- Are you running a business specializing development of defence technologies and solutions, such as cyber-security, drones,…

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Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News May 2025

Report: Grid Technologies - Opportunities for EU companies

Minerva Policy Report: Advanced AI Systems

Minerva Policy Report: Dual-use

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Joint venture established in 1987 by the European Commission (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government (METI) for promoting all forms of industrial, trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Japan.