Gunning for global glory

METI wants to help fund Japan’s water industry as it plays catch-up in the global market.

 Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is to establish a dedicated fund to support private sector investment in water-related infrastructure projects.

 
The ministry has already opened talks with a number of private sector institutions regarding support for the fund, according to a ministry spokesman. “METI has exchanged views with some financial institutions on the establishment of the ...

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