Amendments to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (“FEFTA”) intended to facilitate beneficial inbound investment while strengthening Japan’s ability to address investments that may raise national security concerns were promulgated on 5 June 2026. On 16 September 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Finance (“MOF”) published the results of public consultations on changes to foreign direct investment (“FDI”)-related regulations to implement the June 2026 FEFTA amendments. Revised regulations subject to public comment included the relevant cabinet…
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