Japan Eyes Ambitious FDI Surge, Targeting $1.05 Trillion by Mid-Decade
Tokyo – Japan is poised to significantly escalate its foreign direct investment (FDI) goals, with plans to raise its 2030 target by 20% and push the figure as high as 150 trillion yen ($1.05 trillion) by the middle of the next decade, Reuters has learned from sources familiar with the matter.
This ambitious mid-decade goal, which represents nearly triple the current investment level of approximately 50 trillion yen, underscores Japan’s concerted effort to revitalize its economy. The strategy aims to attract foreign companies to inject capital into crucial growth sectors, particularly those related to decarbonization.
The new targets, slated for formal inclusion in the government’s fiscal and economic policy guidelines this June, mark a substantial increase from the previous 2030 goal of 100 trillion yen. According to the unnamed sources, the plan involves revising the 2030 target to 120 trillion yen, which will then pave the way for accelerated efforts to reach 150 trillion yen before 2035.
Beyond macroeconomic revitalization, the expanded FDI strategy is also designed to stimulate regional economies and generate employment opportunities outside of major urban centers. To achieve this, the government is reportedly considering new grants and enhanced public-private collaboration frameworks to support the establishment of foreign facilities in local areas.
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