JETRO Invest Japan Report 2023
Chapter2. Trends in Inward FDI in Japan [Column 1] JETRO's initiatives for the entry of semiconductor-related companies into Japan

Following the entry of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) into Kumamoto, related foreign companies are increasingly interested in expanding into Kumamoto Prefecture and surrounding areas. For this reason, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) established the "Invest Kumamoto Semiconductor Business Support Desk" at JETRO Kumamoto in September 2023. The "Support Desk for Foreign Businesses," which supports foreign companies business expansion, is set up when the interests of foreign enterprises and affiliates increase. "Invest Kumamoto Semiconductor Business Support Desk" is the first case of such Support Desk establishment.

Invest Kumamoto Semiconductor Business Support Desk
Establishment: Friday, September 22, 2023
Activities:

  1. 1.

    Assign dedicated staff to respond to inquiries/consultations for domestic and overseas companies regarding expansion into Kumamoto Prefecture.

  2. 2.

    Provide temporary office space and incubation facilities service to foreign companies during preparation of incorporation registration or business expansion.

  3. 3.

    Support business establishment by dispatching experts from JETRO Head Office (Tokyo) for a certain period of time, and implement corporate support through strengthened cooperation with JETRO Fukuoka's coordinators.

  4. 4.

    Invite foreign companies/startups to Kyushu region including Kumamoto Prefecture.

  5. 5.

    Share knowledge gained from attracting foreign companies with local governments, universities and research institutions, industrial communities, local companies, and financial institutions in Kyushu region including Kumamoto Prefecture.

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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