Japan Economic Security & FDI Regulation Updates

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1. METI Update: Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act Rules 2026-10-06 · Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Government Announcement
2. MOF Update: Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act Rules (2026-10-02) 2026-10-02 · Ministry of Finance (MOF) · Government Announcement
3. MOF Update: Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act Rules (2026-09-30) 2026-09-30 · Ministry of Finance (MOF) · Government Announcement
4. Cabinet Order on Related Enforcement Measures Following Partial Amendment to Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act 2026-09-16 · Ministry of Finance (MOF) · Government Announcement

   The Ministry of Finance (MOF) posted a notice regarding a Cabinet Order concerning the arrangement of related government ordinances in connection with the enforcement of a law partially amending the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. The item appears to be a government announcement, but the provided metadata… (AI summary)

5. Cabinet Order amending Satellite Remote Sensing Records Act Enforcement Order (FEFTA-related) 2026-09-16 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Scheduled to Take Effect

   The e-Gov update list shows a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 296), listed with a promulgation date of 2026-09-16, that makes related Cabinet Order adjustments accompanying the enforcement of an amendment to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. The target law in this entry is the Enforcement Order of… (AI summary)

6. Cabinet Order Amending FDI Order Following Foreign Exchange Act Amendment (2026) 2026-09-16 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · In Force

   According to the e-Gov law update listing, this is a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 296) on the arrangement of related Cabinet Orders accompanying the implementation of an amendment to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. The listed target law is the Cabinet Order on Inward Direct Investment, etc.… (AI summary)

7. Cabinet Order amending the FDI Cabinet Order in line with Foreign Exchange Act amendments 2026-09-16 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Scheduled to Take Effect

   The e-Gov update list shows a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 296) concerning the arrangement of related Cabinet Orders accompanying the enforcement of an amendment to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. It is listed as amending the Cabinet Order on Inward Direct Investment, etc. (Showa 55 Cabinet… (AI summary)

8. Cabinet Order on Related Orders for FEFTA Amendment Act (amends Foreign Exchange Order) 2026-09-16 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · In Force

   This is a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 296) listed in the e-Gov law update list as amending the Foreign Exchange Order (Showa 55 Cabinet Order No. 260). Per the metadata, it provides for the arrangement of related Cabinet Orders accompanying the implementation of an amending act to the Foreign Exchange… (AI summary)

9. Cabinet Order on related orders under FEFTA amendment (amends Foreign Exchange Order) 2026-09-16 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Scheduled to Take Effect

   Per the e-Gov Law Search update list, a Cabinet Order (Reiwa 8 Cabinet Order No. 296) concerning the arrangement of related Cabinet Orders accompanying the enforcement of an amendment to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act appears to amend the Foreign Exchange Order (Showa 55 Cabinet Order No. 260). The… (AI summary)

10. Ministerial Order Amending Inward FDI Order and Foreign Exchange ICT Administration Enforcement Rules 2026-09-16 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Scheduled to Take Effect

    This item, listed in the e-Gov Law Search update list, is an order partially amending the Order on Inward Direct Investment and the Enforcement Regulation of the Act on Promotion of Administration Using Information and Communications Technology Relating to Foreign Exchange Laws. The metadata gives a promulgation date… (AI summary)

11. Ministerial Ordinance Amending the Foreign Exchange Ordinance (MOF Ordinance No. 60 of Reiwa 8) 2026-09-16 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · In Force

    The e-Gov update list shows an amending ministerial ordinance (Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 60 of Reiwa 8) for the Ordinance on Foreign Exchange (Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 44 of Showa 55). The metadata lists a promulgation date and an effective date of 2026-09-16 and an update-list date of 20261006. The… (AI summary)

12. Ministerial Ordinance Amending the Ordinance on Foreign Exchange (Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 60 of Reiwa 8) 2026-09-16 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Scheduled to Take Effect

    The metadata describes an amending ministerial ordinance that partially revises the Ordinance on Foreign Exchange (Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 44 of Showa 55). It is listed as Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 60 of Reiwa 8, with a promulgation date of 2026-09-16 and a stated effective date of 2027-01-04. The… (AI summary)

13. Order Amending Enforcement Regulations on ICT-Based Administration for Foreign Exchange Laws 2026-09-09 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Scheduled to Take Effect

    This item concerns an order amending part of the enforcement regulations under the Act on Promotion of Administration Utilizing Information and Communications Technology relating to foreign exchange laws and regulations. According to the metadata, the amending order carries a promulgation date of September 9, 2026… (AI summary)

14. Partial Amendment to Enforcement Rules on Digital Administration under Foreign Exchange Laws (dated Sept 9, 2026) 2026-09-09 · Ministry of Finance (MOF) · Government Announcement

    According to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) new-information page, a partial amendment concerning the enforcement rules for promoting the use of information and communications technology in administration relating to foreign exchange laws and regulations has been announced, dated September 9, 2026. No further details… (AI summary)

15. MOF Update: Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act Rules (2026-08-28) 2026-08-28 · Ministry of Finance (MOF) · Government Announcement
16. Public Comment: Partial Revision to Draft Basic Guidelines on Stable Supply of Specified Critical Materials 2026-08-11 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Closed

    This item is a public comment invitation regarding a partial amendment to a draft revision of the basic guidelines on ensuring the stable supply of specified critical materials. According to the metadata, it was posted on 2026-08-11 with a comment deadline of 2026-08-26 23:59, and the responsible body is listed as… (AI summary)

17. MOF Update: Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act Rules (2026-08-07) 2026-08-07 · Ministry of Finance (MOF) · Government Announcement
18. Ministerial Ordinance Partially Amending the Ordinance on Foreign Exchange 2026-08-06 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · In Force

    This item concerns a ministerial ordinance that partially amends the Ordinance on Foreign Exchange (Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 44 of 1980). The amending ordinance is recorded as Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 58 of 2026 (Reiwa 8), with a stated promulgation date and enforcement date of 2026-08-06. The… (AI summary)

19. MOF Update: Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act Rules (2026-07-31) 2026-07-31 · Ministry of Finance (MOF) · Government Announcement
20. Public Comment: Draft Cabinet Order on Amendments Related to Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act 2026-07-03 · e-Gov Public Comment · Public Comment Closed

    The Ministry of Finance has opened a public comment on a draft Cabinet Order concerning the arrangement of related cabinet orders following amendments to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. According to the metadata, the draft was posted on 2026/07/03 with a comment deadline of 2026/08/02 02:00, under the… (AI summary)

21. MOF Update: Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act Rules (2026-06-30) 2026-06-30 · Ministry of Finance (MOF) · Government Announcement
22. MOF Update: Regulatory announcement related to Economic Security / FDI 2026-06-26 · Ministry of Finance (MOF) · Government Announcement
23. Act Partially Amending the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act 2026-06-05 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Scheduled to Take Effect

    This item concerns an amending act titled the 'Act Partially Amending the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act' (Reiwa 8 Act No. 30), listed in the e-Gov Law Search update list. According to the metadata, the amending act has a promulgation date of 2026-06-05 and a stated effective date of 2027-01-04. The metadata… (AI summary)

24. Act Partially Amending the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act 2026-06-05 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Scheduled to Take Effect

    This item concerns an amendment to Japan's Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (Act No. 228 of 1949). According to the metadata, the amending act (Act No. 30 of 2026) shows a promulgation date of 2026-06-05 and a stated effective date of 2027-01-04. The information comes from an e-Gov Law Search law-update listing. (AI summary)

25. MOF Update: Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act Rules (2026-05-29) 2026-05-29 · Ministry of Finance (MOF) · Government Announcement
26. Ministerial Ordinance Partially Amending the Ordinance on Foreign Exchange 2026-03-06 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Scheduled to Take Effect

    This item concerns a ministerial ordinance that partially amends the Ordinance on Foreign Exchange (Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 44 of 1980). According to the metadata, the amending ordinance is Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 6 of 2026, with a promulgation date of 2026-03-06 and a stated effective date of… (AI summary)

27. Ministerial Ordinance Partially Amending the Ordinance on Foreign Exchange 2025-06-24 · e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws · Scheduled to Take Effect

    This item refers to a ministerial ordinance that partially amends the Ordinance on Foreign Exchange (Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 44 of 1980). According to the metadata, the amending ordinance is Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 56 of 2025, with a promulgation date of 2025-06-24 and a stated enforcement date of… (AI summary)

Most frequent sources in this area

• e-Gov Law Search — Updated Laws (14)
• Ministry of Finance (MOF) (10)
• e-Gov Public Comment (2)
• House of Representatives — Diet Bills (1)
• Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) (1)