Japan pushes ammonia fuel as way to reach net zero emissions
The industry ministry has set up a council with members of the private sector to explore the issue, including how to secure a stable supply of the energy source.
Japan’s offshore wind backers see clean heir to coal and nuclear
Offshore wind could help replace facilities built during Japan’s economic boom from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Japan's August industrial output up 1.7% for third straight monthly rise
Manufacturers of iron, steel and nonferrous metals advanced 6.5 percent, while makers of electronic parts and devices saw a 4.6 percent rise.
METI loosens grip on levers of power as balance shifts under Suga
The Abe administration was characterized by a concentration of power under the PM and the strong presence of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Japan firms to demonstrate underground carbon dioxide storage in Indonesia
It will be the first such demonstration project assumed to be subject to the Japanese government's carbon dioxide emission trading program.
Japan awards COVID-19 relief work to Deloitte affiliate following Dentsu controversy
The contract for the second round of payouts was awarded to Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory on Aug. 14 for about ¥42.8 billion.
Japan kept activist investor in limbo over key Toshiba vote, sources say
The news illustrates how Japan's tighter rules on foreign ownership may also be used to keep activist shareholders in check.
Japan's industry ministry reviewing power line rules to bolster renewable energy
Under the current rules, distribution of electricity generated by coal-fired thermal power is prioritized and limited capacity makes adding renewable sources difficult.
Cushy coronavirus aid contract puts Japan ad giant Dentsu under spotlight
The ad giant has acquired the task of distributing a $20 billion package to help ailing businesses.
Dentsu to not join industry ministry biddings for time being
Advertising giant Dentsu Inc. has said it will not take part in the biddings for new projects planned by the industry ministry for the time being. The decision, announced Wednesday, was made in response to public criticism over the dubious process of how the company ...
METI minister signals a major shift for Japan away from coal and toward renewables
Japan has been under fire for continuing to build the carbon-emitting plants at home and financing projects to build them abroad.
