The Act Partially Amending the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act was promulgated on June 5, 2026.
This Act aims to enhance the FDI screening system and thereby further promote inward foreign direct investment (FDI) that contributes to the sound development of the Japanese economy, while ensuring appropriate responses to inward FDI that may pose risks to national security.
Specifically, the Act:
- clarifies the use of, and the procedures for, risk mitigation measures;
- addresses indirect investment;
- addresses domestic investment activities under the control/strong influence of high-risk foreign persons;
- enables responses to national security risks posed by investments in non-designated business sectors; and
- promotes inter-ministerial cooperation
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