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Japan aims to increase foreign direct investment to 100 trillion yen by 2030, with a focus on attracting skilled tech professionals from India and Southeast Asia.
The Japanese government plans to simplify residency procedures and conduct business establishment processes to facilitate this initiative.
Tatsunori Ibayashi, Deputy Minister of the Cabinet Office, emphasized the commitment to achieving the investment target identifying priority issues and accelerating efforts accordingly.
To address labor shortages, especially in remote areas, Japan is introducing a new five year working visa system.
The Specified Skills visa will allow lower skilled foreign workers to work in sectors like agriculture, nursing care, construction, and manufacturing.
This system aims to replace the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) criticized for violations.
The government plans to offer a pathway to permanent immigration for skilled workers, starting with the construction and shipbuilding industries.
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