Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has applied for 7.8 trillion yen in funds to accelerate investment in strategic industries such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence. This budget request targets the fiscal year starting in April 2027, with 6.31 trillion yen allocated for investment in the 'Strong and Prosperous Japan' project. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's application will be submitted to the Ministry of Finance, which will compile the annual budget and determine the funding sources.
