JETRO Invest Japan Report 2023

Introduction

JETRO has compiled a comprehensive report on foreign direct investment (FDI) in Japan, "JETRO Invest Japan Report 2023" with the aim of providing information for foreign and foreign-affiliated companies considering doing business in Japan, as well as reference material to assist foreign companies in their investment in Japan. The key points of the report are as follows.

1. Inward FDI Trends in the World

  • Chapter 1 provides an overview of inward FDI in the world and discusses the recent trends by region.
  • It also provides an overview of the "global inward FDI flow" and "global greenfield investment" in 2022 and discusses ''the responses of global companies'' and ''changes in investment destinations'' in relation to geopolitical risks.

2. Trends in Inward FDI in Japan

  • Chapter 2 introduces trends in the amount of inward FDI in Japan and major investment projects and describes the recent trends in investment in Japan and initiatives to promote inward FDI in Japan.

3. Recent Government Measures

  • Chapter 3 outlines the "Basic Policies on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2023 (Accelerating New Form of Capitalism: Expanding Investments for the Future and Realizing Structural Wage Increases)" announced in June 2023, and outlines the basic policies for accelerating the realization of the "New Form of Capitalism," at the turning point in times with changes and challenges facing Japan, both internal and external.
  • It also discusses the measures mentioned in the "Action Plan for Attracting Human and Financial Resources from Overseas" in order to expand investment in Japan as a whole, improve innovation capabilities and lead to economic growth.

This report is based on information as of December 2023.

JETRO Invest Japan Report 2023

  1. Introduction

  2. Chapter1.

    Inward FDI Trends in the World

    1. Section1.

      Global Inward FDI Flow in 2022

    2. Section2.

      Global Greenfield Investment in 2022

    3. Section3.

      Responses of Global Companies to Geopolitical Risks

    4. Section4.

      Changes in Global Investment Destinations due to Geopolitical Risks

  3. Chapter2.

    Trends in Inward FDI in Japan

    1. Section1.

      Trends in Inward FDI to Japan

    2. Section2.

      Trends in Inward FDI to Japan by Country and Region

    3. Section3.

      Trends in Inward FDI to Japan by Industry

    4. Section4.

      Trends in Greenfield Investment in Japan

    5. Section5.

      Trends in Inbound M&A in Japan

    6. Section6.

      Long-Term Trends in Greenfield Investment Projects in Japan

    7. [Column 1]

      JETRO's initiatives for the entry of semiconductor-related companies into Japan

    8. [Column 2]

      With the recovery of inbound tourism, Japanese tourism assets is once again in the spotlight

    9. [Column 3]

      Promotion of More Active and Desirable M&A in Japan

  4. Chapter3.

    Recent Government Measures

    1. Section1.

      Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2023

    2. Section2.

      Action Plan for Attracting Human and Financial Resources from Overseas

    3. Section3.

      Green Innovation Fund Projects

    4. Section4.

      Fund for Advanced Semiconductor Production Infrastructure Development

    5. Section5.

      Project to Accelerate Biomanufacturing Revolution

    6. Section6.

      Subsidy for Development of Regional Data Centers

    7. Section7.

      R&D Project of the Enhanced Infrastructure for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems

    8. Section8.

      Innovative Information and Communication Technology Fund Project (Beyond 5G (6G) Promotion Fund Project)

    9. Section9.

      Establishment of a "New System" for Accepting Highly-Skilled Foreign Professionals (from April 2023)

    10. Section10.

      Startup Development Five-year Plan

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