Odaily Planet Daily reported today that at the WebX 2025 conference held in Tokyo, Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stated in his speech that, amidst increasing geopolitical uncertainty, the power of emerging products has become crucial in exploring new paths for economic growth. The Japanese government will continue to optimize the development environment for emerging industries, promoting the development of digital, semiconductor, AI, and space industries, including Web 3, through investment support and regulatory reforms, fostering the vigorous growth of these new industries.

Shigeru Ishiba also noted that the fundamental reason for Japan's population decline lies in Tokyo's over-concentration of population, which has led to declining marriage and birth rates, creating a vicious cycle. At this historical juncture, the government hopes that emerging industries will leverage new technologies, including Web 3, to unlock their potential and bring new vitality to Japanese society. Web 3 technologies can contribute to the various reforms promoted by the government. Through the innovative application of digital technologies, they can not only enhance industrial competitiveness but also provide new solutions to social issues such as local development and demographic changes.