Editorial

16:01 JST, November 23, 2025

The risk of such incidents as cyberattacks possibly halting critical infrastructure services or leaking information on cutting-edge technologies is increasing.

To protect people’s daily lives and economic activities, it is necessary to promptly review relevant laws and regulations.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has instructed relevant ministers to revise the Economic Security Promotion Law. They will look into expanding the scope of “essential infrastructure” — which currently covers 15 business sectors, such as electric power, communications and financial services — for which the central government takes the lead in implementing measures. Consideration likely will also be made to include Japanese companies operating overseas as eligible for government........

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