METI announces additional support for SMEs affected by the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake
令和8年熊本地震による災害が激甚災害として指定されたことに伴い、追加の被災中小企業・小規模事業者対策を講じます
Published: 2026-08-25 · Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) · Stage: Government Announcement · Area: Antitrust / Fair Trade · Impact (preliminary): Low · First detected by this dashboard: 2026-08-26
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Summary
In an announcement dated 2026-08-25, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) said it would introduce additional measures for affected small and medium-sized enterprises and small-scale businesses. The announcement follows designation of the disaster caused by the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake as a disaster of extreme severity.
Business Impact
Small and medium-sized enterprises and small-scale businesses affected by the earthquake may benefit from additional support, but the title does not specify the measures or eligibility conditions.
Recommended Action
Reviewing the official METI announcement may clarify the additional measures, eligibility conditions and any application procedures.