The USD/JPY exchange rate rose to 150.6710 on July 31, 2025, up 0.97% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Japanese Yen has weakened 5.09%, and is down by 0.98% over the last 12 months. Japanese Yen - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

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BackgroundsFalls are currently one of the important safety issues of elderly inpatients. Falls can lead to their injury, reduced mobility and comorbidity. In hospitals, it may cause medical disputes and staff guilty feelings and anxiety. We aimed to predict fall risks among hospitalized elderly patients using an approach of artificial intelligence.Materials and methodsOur working hypothesis was that if hospitalized elderly patients have multiple risk factors, their incidence of falls is higher. Artificial intelligence was then used to predict the incidence of falls of these patients. We enrolled those elderly patients aged >65 years old and were admitted to the geriatric ward during 2018 and 2019, at a single medical center in central Taiwan. We collected 21 physiological and clinical data of these patients from their electronic health records (EHR) with their comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA). Data included demographic information, vital signs, visual ability, hearing ability, previous medication, and activity of daily living. We separated data from a total of 1,101 patients into 3 datasets: (a) training dataset, (b) testing dataset and (c) validation dataset. To predict incidence of falls, we applied 6 models: (a) Deep neural network (DNN), (b) machine learning algorithm extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), (c) Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LightGBM), (d) Random Forest, (e) Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) and (f) logistic regression.ResultsFrom modeling data of 1,101 elderly patients, we found that machine learning algorithm XGBoost, LightGBM, Random forest, SGD and logistic regression were successfully trained. Finally, machine learning algorithm XGBoost achieved 73.2% accuracy.ConclusionThis is the first machine-learning based study using both EHR and CGA to predict fall risks of elderly. Multiple risk factors of falls in hospitalized elderly patients can be put into a machine learning model to predict future falls for early planned actions. Future studies should be focused on the model fitting and accuracy of data analysis.

A graphic that displays the dollar performance against other currencies reveals that economic developments had mixed results on currency exchanges. The third quarter of 2023 marked a period of disinflation in the euro area, while China's projected growth was projected to go up. The United States economy was said to have a relatively strong performance in Q3 2023, although growing capital market interest rate and the resumption of student loan repayments might dampen this growth at the end of 2023. A relatively weak Japanese yen Q3 2023 saw pressure from investors towards Japanese authorities on how they would respond to the situation surrounding the Japanese yen. The USD/JPY rate was close to ***, whereas analysts suspected it should be around ** given the country's purchase power parity. The main reason for this disparity is said to be the differences in central bank interest rates between the United States, the euro area, and Japan. Any future aggressive changes from, especially the U.S. Fed might lower those differences. Financial markets responded somewhat disappoint when Japan did not announce major plans to tackle the situation. Potential rent decreases in 2024 Central bank rates peak in 2023, although it is expected that some of these will decline in early 2024. That said, analysts expect overall policies will remain restrictive. For example, the Bank of England's interest rate remained unchanged at **** percent in Q3 2023. It is believed the United Kingdom's central bank will ease its interest rate in 2024 but less than either the U.S. Fed or the European Central Bank. This should be a positive development for the pound compared to either the euro or the dollar.

This study aimed to use the k-nearest neighbor (kNN) algorithm, which combines gait stability and symmetry derived from a normalized cross-correlation (NCC) analysis of acceleration signals from the bilateral ankles of older adults, to assess fall risk. Fifteen non-fallers and 12 recurrent fallers without clinically significant musculoskeletal and neurological diseases participated in the study. Sex, body mass index, previous falls, and the results of the 10 m walking test (10 MWT) were recorded. The acceleration of the five gait cycles from the midsection of each 10 MWT was used to calculate the unilateral NCC coefficients for gait stability and bilateral NCC coefficients for gait symmetry, and then kNN was applied for classifying non-fallers and recurrent fallers. The duration of the 10 MWT was longer among recurrent fallers than it was among non-fallers (p < 0.05). Since the gait signals were acquired from tri-axial accelerometry, the kNN F1 scores with the x-axis components were 92% for non-fallers and 89% for recurrent fallers, and the root sum of squares (RSS) of the signals was 95% for non-fallers and 94% for recurrent fallers. The kNN classification on gait stability and symmetry revealed good accuracy in terms of distinguishing non-fallers and recurrent fallers. Specifically, it was concluded that the RSS-based NCC coefficients can serve as effective gait features to assess the risk of falls.

The USD/CNY exchange rate fell to 7.2000 on July 31, 2025, down 0.12% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Chinese Yuan has weakened 0.55%, but it's up by 0.66% over the last 12 months. Chinese Yuan - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

In 2023, the domestic eyewear market in Japan was forecast to reach almost *** billion Japanese yen. Following a drop during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, the market recovered steadily and was expected to reach the same level as in 2016.

■Purpose and Overview In order to facilitate the strategic filing of foreign applications by persons in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and others, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and others who plan to expand their business overseas will be subsidized part of the cost of filing foreign applications.

■ Subsidy rate Up to 1/2 of subsidy amount

■ Maximum amount (1) Total amount of indirect grant to corporate 1 in fiscal year 1 3 million JPY (multiple cases) (2) Total amount of indirect grant to 1 application in fiscal year 1 Patents 1.5 million JPY Utility model, design, and trademark 600,000 each JPY Anti-Affiliation Trademark 300,000 JPY * Subsidy amount may be determined by reducing the amount requested based on examination results.

■ Subsidy Expenses Expenses for identical applications submitted to foreign patent offices, etc. that have already been filed with the Japanese Patent Office at the time of filing. Fees for filing with the Foreign Patent Office of ・: Expenses required for filing with the Foreign Patent Office ・ Local Representation Fees: Expenses required for a local representative to file with the Foreign Patent Office ・ Local Representation Fees: Expenses required for a domestic representative to file with the Foreign Patent Office ・ Translation Fees: Expenses required for translation to file with the Foreign Patent Office Expenses deemed necessary by Others Organization of ・ * Expenses for filing a foreign application before the grant decision and expenses incurred before the grant decision are not eligible for subsidy. Consumption tax and local consumption tax in Japan are not eligible for subsidy.

■ Eligible Companies/Eligibility Companies in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc. with offices in Tokushima Prefecture, and who plan to use intellectual property to develop business overseas. In addition, the following requirements must be met at the time of application: ・ The group consists of people from Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises or Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (more than 2/3 of the members are from Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises). However, deemed large enterprises () are excluded. () A "deemed large enterprise" is an enterprise that falls under (a) to (e) below. (a) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where at least two (2) 1 of the total number of issued shares or the total amount of investment value is held by the same large enterprise (b) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where at least three (3) 2 of the total number of issued shares or the total amount of investment value is held by two or more large enterprises (c) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where at least two (2) 1 of the total number of officers is held by a person who also serves as an officer or employee of a large enterprise (d) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where 100% of the shares are directly or indirectly held by a corporation whose total capital or investment value is 500 million JPY or more (o) At the time of the application for indirect grant, Those in 1 whose annual average taxable income for each year or business year of the most recent 3 years that has been confirmed (declared) exceeds 1.5 billion JPY. Foreign applications for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Regional Collective Trademarks are to chambers of commerce and industry, associations of commerce and industry, non-profit organizations, etc. Satisfies ・ or Less (1) through (5). (1) The applicant has already filed a patent, utility model, design or trademark application with the Japan Patent Office at the time of the application, and plans to file a foreign application within the fiscal year claiming priority based on the application after adoption. * Foreign applications without priority may be accepted for trademark applications. * PCT applications not claiming priority from a Japanese patent application (Includes direct PCT applications.) are limited to those scheduled for domestic migration to Japan. * Hague applications without priority are limited to those that include Japan as a designated Contracting State at the time of filing. (2) The possibility of obtaining rights in a foreign country cannot be clearly ruled out from the results of prior art search, etc. (3) If a right has been established in a foreign country, etc., "With regard to trademark applications, he/she has the intention to take measures against acquiescence in foreign countries." or "plans to develop a business utilizing such right." * A blasphemy application is a blank application filed by a third party in bad faith. (4) Possess the necessary financial capacity and financial plan for the foreign application. (5) To cooperate with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's efforts on EBPM . Information provided at the time of application, during the project implementation period, or when submitting the project report (including derivative information generated by processing the information provided) is used for the execution of a series of tasks such as examination, administration, finalization, and settlement. It may also be provided to and used by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, its contractors, independent administrative agencies, and research institutes, facilities and other institutions of the University of Others (Institutions and researchers that have submitted written pledges regarding the use of information only for the purpose of verifying policy effectiveness (EBPM) and compliance with confidentiality, etc.) for effective policy formulation and verification of policy effects. Based on the above, by submitting an application, use, report, etc., it is deemed that the applicant has agreed to cooperate in data utilization and effectiveness verification. () Evidence-Based Policy Making (EBPM) refers to making policy planning based on evidence after clarifying policy objectives, rather than relying on ad hoc anecdotes. The promotion of EBPM, which selects effective policies based on accurate analysis of various statistics given limited budget for grants resources, has been included in the government's Basic Policies for Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform every year since 2017, and is expected to increase in importance going forward.

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The Toyota Motor Corporation’s net revenue rose by some *** percent year-on-year and grew to just under ***** trillion Japanese yen in the fiscal year ended March 2025. The fiscal year-end of the company is March, 31st. Recovering from the semiconductor shortage Toyota's net revenue has fully recovered from the dip recorded in its 2020 and 2021 fiscal years, which was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company's revenue were at their highest across the recorded period between April 2024 and March 2025. However, Toyota Motor Corporation's operating income and operating margin had both gone down. This was partly due to fluctuating production plans due to tight semiconductor supplies and rising raw material prices. By 2023, the company had recovered from the financial impact of these crises, and 2024 was the best year on record for the company's operating income. While profits dropped in 2024, they remained above their pre-pandemic levels.  Hopes for an American recovery Toyota's motor vehicle sales amounted to over **** million units between January and December 2024, growing slightly compared with the previous year. Japan and North America are Toyota's largest regional markets. In 2020, North America was severely affected by the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, the largest market in North America. U.S. vehicle sales fell to around **** million units in 2020. By 2024, the U.S. market had recovered from the crises, and Toyota also recorded an uptick in its North American sales compared to pre-pandemic levels, despite the drop recorded from its 2024 to its 2025 financial year. The Japanese brand faces stiff competition from national brands such as General Motors and Tesla.

■Purpose and Overview In order to facilitate Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises's strategic foreign filing, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and others that are planning to expand their business abroad will be subsidized at half the cost of filing a foreign application.

■ Grant Amount 1. Grant Rate Up to 1/2 of Grant Amount 2. Maximum Amount (1) Maximum Grant Amount for 1 Firms 3 million JPY (2) 1 Maximum Grant Amount per Application Patents 1.5 million JPY Utility Models, Designs and Trademarks 600,000 JPY Anti-Affiliation Trademarks 300,000 JPY

■ Grant Amount (1) Filing Fees with Foreign Patent Offices Domestic and Local Representative Fees for (2) (1) Translation Fees for (3) (1)

■ Eligibility The following requirements must be met at the time of application: ・ The group consists of people from Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises or Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (more than 2/3 of the members are from Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises). However, deemed large enterprises () are excluded. () A "deemed large enterprise" is an enterprise that falls under (a) to (e) below. (a) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where at least two (2) 1 of the total number of issued shares or the total amount of investment value is held by the same large enterprise (b) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where at least three (3) 2 of the total number of issued shares or the total amount of investment value is held by two or more large enterprises (c) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where at least two (2) 1 of the total number of officers is held by a person who also serves as an officer or employee of a large enterprise (d) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where 100% of the shares are directly or indirectly held by a corporation whose total capital or investment value is 500 million JPY or more (o) At the time of the application for indirect grant, Those in 1 whose annual average taxable income for each year or business year of the most recent 3 years that has been confirmed (declared) exceeds 1.5 billion JPY. Foreign applications for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Regional Collective Trademarks are to chambers of commerce and industry, associations of commerce and industry, non-profit organizations, etc. Satisfies ・ or Less (1) through (5). (1) Applicants must have filed a patent, utility model, design or trademark application with the Japan Patent Office at the time of application, and plan to file a foreign application within the fiscal year based on the application claiming priority after adoption. * Regarding trademark applications, foreign applications without priority are also allowed. * PCT applications not claiming priority from a Japanese patent application (Includes direct PCT applications.) are limited to those scheduled for domestic migration to Japan. * Hague applications without priority are limited to those that include Japan as a designated Contracting State at the time of filing. (2) The possibility of obtaining rights in a foreign country cannot be clearly ruled out from the results of prior art search, etc. (3) If a right has been established in a foreign country, etc., "With regard to trademark applications, he/she has the intention to take measures against acquiescence in foreign countries." or "plans to develop a business utilizing such right." * A blasphemy application is a blank application filed by a third party in bad faith. (4) Possess the necessary financial capacity and financial plan for the foreign application. (5) To cooperate with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's efforts on EBPM . () Evidence-Based Policy Making (EBPM) refers to making policy planning based on evidence after clarifying policy objectives, rather than relying on ad hoc anecdotes. The promotion of EBPM, which selects effective policies based on accurate analysis of various statistics given limited budget for grants resources, has been included in the government's Basic Policies for Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform every year since 2017, and is expected to increase in importance going forward.

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• If the project is approved, we will conduct a status survey (Follow-up surveys, hearings, etc.) for 5 years after completion of the project.

■ Geography Headquarters or office located in Fukushima Prefecture

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■ Contact Information Fukushima High-Tech Plaza, -12 1, Machiikedai, Koriyama, 963 0215 Technology Promotion Section, Technology Support Department, Fukushima Industrial Promotion Center, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation TEL: 024-959-1951 E-mail: f-tech@f-open.or.jp

In fiscal year 2023, the retail value of the shoes and footwear market in Japan amounted to around *** trillion Japanese yen. Following a drop in fiscal year 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, the market size was forecast to grow but remain below pre-pandemic levels.

Japan Imports: First 20 days provisional data was reported at 5,088.525 JPY bn in Nov 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,029.393 JPY bn for Oct 2018. Japan Imports: First 20 days provisional data is updated monthly, averaging 3,915.051 JPY bn from Jan 2005 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 167 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,468.069 JPY bn in Dec 2014 and a record low of 2,462.693 JPY bn in May 2009. Japan Imports: First 20 days provisional data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA001: Trade Statistics. For value of imports with first 20 days provisional figures: 1. The value of imports is based upon the C.I.F. value.2. Statistical timing: Entry is made in the month within which falls the date of the import permit.

Japan Exports: First 20 days provisional data was reported at 4,432.437 JPY bn in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,632.628 JPY bn for Oct 2018. Japan Exports: First 20 days provisional data is updated monthly, averaging 3,760.118 JPY bn from Jan 2005 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 167 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,936.474 JPY bn in Sep 2008 and a record low of 1,863.577 JPY bn in Jan 2009. Japan Exports: First 20 days provisional data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA001: Trade Statistics. For value of exports with first 20 days provisional figures: 1. The value of exports is based upon the F.O.B. value.2. Statistical timing: Entry is made in the month within which falls the date when a ship or aircraft loading the goods concerned leaves a Japanese port.

In 2022, the shipment value of running shoes in Japan was forecast to reach almost ** billion Japanese yen, recovering from the drop following the coronavirus pandemic and reaching a ******** high. Running shoes represent a major segment within the Japanese sports shoes market, accounting for close to ** percent of the total shipment value.

Japan's main stock market index, the JP225, rose to 40839 points on July 30, 2025, gaining 0.40% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.13% and is up 4.44% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Japan. Japan Stock Market Index (JP225) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Japan Imports: First 10 days provisional data was reported at 2,398.248 JPY bn in Nov 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,538.903 JPY bn for Oct 2018. Japan Imports: First 10 days provisional data is updated monthly, averaging 1,936.598 JPY bn from Jan 2005 (Median) to Nov 2018, with 167 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,935.299 JPY bn in Dec 2014 and a record low of 832.629 JPY bn in May 2009. Japan Imports: First 10 days provisional data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.JA001: Trade Statistics. For value of imports with first 10 days provisional figures: 1. The value of imports is based upon the C.I.F. value.2. Statistical timing: Entry is made in the month within which falls the date of the import permit.

In 2022, Japanese imports of butter were valued at around ************ Japanese yen, recovering from the drop of the previous years. Following school and business closures during the coronavirus pandemic, domestic manufacturers processed surplus fresh milk for business uses into durable products like butter and milk powder. Consequently, tariff quotas for butter imports were reduced in 2021.

■Purpose and Overview In order to facilitate Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises's strategic foreign filing, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and others that are planning to expand their business abroad will be subsidized at half the cost of filing a foreign application.

■ Subsidy Rate 1/2

■ Maximum Per 1 Company: 3 million JPY Per 1 Deal: Patents 1.5 million JPY Utility Model, Design and Trademark 600,000 each JPY Anti-Affection Trademark 300,000 JPY

■ Funding Expense (1) Filing Fees with Foreign Patent Offices Domestic and Local Agent Expenses for (2) (1) Translation Expenses for (3) (1)

■ Eligibility At the time of application for grant: ・ The group consists of people from Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises or Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (more than 2/3 of the members are from Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises). However, deemed large enterprises () are excluded. () A "deemed large enterprise" is an enterprise that falls under (a) to (e) below. (a) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where at least two (2) 1 of the total number of issued shares or the total amount of investment value is held by the same large enterprise (b) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where at least three (3) 2 of the total number of issued shares or the total amount of investment value is held by two or more large enterprises (c) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where at least two (2) 1 of the total number of officers is held by a person who also serves as an officer or employee of a large enterprise (d) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where 100% of the shares are directly or indirectly held by a corporation whose total capital or investment value is 500 million JPY or more (o) At the time of the application for indirect grant, Those in 1 whose annual average taxable income for each year or business year of the most recent 3 years that has been declared exceeds 1.5 billion JPY.

Foreign applications of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Regional Collective Trademarks are to chambers of commerce and industry, associations of commerce and industry, non-profit organizations, etc.

Satisfies ・ or Less (1) through (4). (1) A patent, utility model, design or trademark application has already been filed with the Japan Patent Office at the time of application, and the applicant plans to file an application in a foreign country within the current fiscal year claiming priority for the application with the same content. * Trademarks may not have priority. * For non-priority PCT applications (direct PCT applications) and Hague applications, Japan should be included as a designated Contracting State at the time of filing. (2) The possibility of obtaining rights in a foreign country cannot be clearly ruled out from the results of prior art search, etc. (3) If a right has been established in a foreign country, etc., "With regard to trademark applications, he/she has the intention to take measures against acquiescence in foreign countries." or "plans to develop a business utilizing the said right." * A blasphemy application is a preemptive application filed by a third party in bad faith. (4) Possess the necessary financial capacity and financial plan for the foreign application. * If adopted, the company name and location will be announced. * If the project is approved, we will conduct a status survey (Follow-up surveys, hearings, etc.) for 5 years after completion of the project.

■ Geography Nationwide application availability

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■Purpose and Overview In order to support Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises companies in Nagano Prefecture who possess excellent technologies and products and intend to utilize them strategically and widely overseas, this program subsidizes a portion of the expenses required for filing patent applications overseas that meet the following conditions.

■ Grant Amount 1. Grant Rate Up to 1/2 of Grant Amount 2. Maximum Amount (1) Grant Amount for 1 Companies: 3 million JPY (2) 1 Maximum Amount per Grant Application: 1.5 million JPY Utility Models, Designs and Trademarks 600,000 JPY Anti-Affiliation Trademarks 300,000 JPY

■ Grant Amount (1) Filing Fees with Foreign Patent Offices Domestic and Local Representative Fees for (2) (1) Translation Fees for (3) (1)

■ Eligibility The following requirements must be met at the time of application: ・ The group consists of people from Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises or Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (more than 2/3 of the members are from Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises). However, deemed large enterprises () are excluded. () A "deemed large enterprise" is an enterprise that falls under (a) to (e) below. (a) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where at least two (2) 1 of the total number of issued shares or the total amount of investment value is held by the same large enterprise (b) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where at least three (3) 2 of the total number of issued shares or the total amount of investment value is held by two or more large enterprises (c) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where at least two (2) 1 of the total number of officers is held by a person who also serves as an officer or employee of a large enterprise (d) A person in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, etc., where 100% of the shares are directly or indirectly held by a corporation whose total capital or investment value is 500 million JPY or more (o) At the time of the application for indirect grant, Those in 1 whose annual average taxable income for each year or business year of the most recent 3 years that has been confirmed (declared) exceeds 1.5 billion JPY. Foreign applications for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Regional Collective Trademarks are to chambers of commerce and industry, associations of commerce and industry, non-profit organizations, etc. Satisfies ・ or Less (1) through (5). (1) Applicants must have filed a patent, utility model, design or trademark application with the Japan Patent Office at the time of application, and plan to file a foreign application within the fiscal year based on the application claiming priority after adoption. * Regarding trademark applications, foreign applications without priority are also allowed. * PCT applications not claiming priority from a Japanese patent application (Includes direct PCT applications.) are limited to those scheduled for domestic migration to Japan. * Hague applications without priority are limited to those that include Japan as a designated Contracting State at the time of filing. (2) The possibility of obtaining rights in a foreign country cannot be clearly ruled out from the results of prior art search, etc. (3) If a right has been established in a foreign country, etc., "With regard to trademark applications, he/she has the intention to take measures against acquiescence in foreign countries." or "plans to develop a business utilizing such right." * A blasphemy application is a blank application filed by a third party in bad faith. (4) Possess the necessary financial capacity and financial plan for the foreign application. (5) To cooperate with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's efforts on EBPM . () Evidence-Based Policy Making (EBPM) refers to making policy planning based on evidence after clarifying policy objectives, rather than relying on ad hoc anecdotes. The promotion of EBPM, which selects effective policies based on accurate analysis of various statistics given limited budget for grants resources, has been included in the government's Basic Policies for Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform every year since 2017, and is expected to increase in importance going forward.

• If adopted, the company name and location will be announced.
• If the project is approved, we will conduct a status survey (Follow-up surveys, hearings, etc.) for 5 years after completion of the project.

■ Geography Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises with principal place of business in Nagano Prefecture

■ Remarks 1. Simply entering information on jGrants does not constitute acceptance of an application. Please be sure to email or mail the grant application and any accompanying documents. 2. For details of the requirements, please refer to the Guidelines for Public Offering. 3. For details of this project, please refer to the website of Nagano Industrial Promotion Organization (https://www.nice-o.or.jp/support/support-2985/).

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