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Japan to Tighten Foreign Investment Rules as Tokyo Strengthens Economic Security Framework

What is the central argument of “Japan to Tighten Foreign Investment Rules as Tokyo Strengthens Economic Security Framework”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?

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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-11-06

Japan is preparing a far-reaching reform of its foreign investment screening system , reflecting the government’s growing focus on economic security and control over strategic technologies. The revision of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEFTA) , expected to be submitted to parliament in 2026, will introduce a more selective and risk-based approach to foreign capital oversight.

It will mark the first major update to the legislation since 2019, when Tokyo drastically lowered the review threshold for foreign investors in designated sectors from 10% to 1%, triggering a fourfold increase in regulatory filings.

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Japan to Tighten Foreign Investment Rules as Tokyo Strengthens Economic Security Framework

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