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Japan Next Generation Vehicle Promotion Center announces CEV subsidies by model, effective from January Jan 07, 2026 Policies in Japan EV Govt. incentives Vehicles & OEMs Policies in Japan EV Govt. incentives Vehicles & OEMs
Japan New services conforming to the Act on Proper Transactions with Small and Medium-sized Entrusted Business Operators, effective January 1, are released one after another Jan 07, 2026 Policies in Japan IT & software Policies in Japan IT & software
Japan Japanese government to introduce new evaluation system for corporate cyber security measures at end of FY2026 Jan 05, 2026 Cybersecurity Policies in Japan IT & software Cybersecurity Policies in Japan IT & software
Japan Japan’s ruling parties announce tax system revision guidelines changing eco-performance tax policy Dec 22, 2025 Policies in Japan EV FCEV PHEV Vehicles & OEMs Policies in Japan EV FCEV PHEV Vehicles & OEMs
Japan Road to L4 autonomous truck project briefing Dec 19, 2025 Policies in Japan Autonomous Vehicles & OEMs Trucks & buses Policies in Japan Autonomous Vehicles & OEMs Trucks & buses
Japan Japan to revise governmental subsidies for CEVs from January 2026 based on US-Japan tariff agreement Dec 19, 2025 Policies in Japan Tariffs EV FCEV Vehicles & OEMs Policies in Japan Tariffs EV FCEV Vehicles & OEMs
Japan Japan’s next transport policy basic plan to aim to utilize 10,000 autonomous vehicles for transportation services Dec 17, 2025 Policies in Japan Autonomous Mobility Policies in Japan Autonomous Mobility
Japan Japanese government reveals draft revision of automotive body taxes Dec 17, 2025 Policies in Japan EV PHEV Policies in Japan EV PHEV
Japan Japanese government announces interim proposal on new CO2 emissions trading system Dec 11, 2025 Policies in Japan Carbon neutral Vehicles & OEMs Policies in Japan Carbon neutral Vehicles & OEMs
Japan Japanese government to invest JPY 100 billion in Rapidus Nov 26, 2025 Policies in Japan Semiconductor Parts & Suppliers Policies in Japan Semiconductor Parts & Suppliers
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