30th Anniversary Program Events
The Institute for International Monetary Affairs marked its 30th anniversary in December 2025. To commemorate this milestone, it set “The Turbulent Global Situation and the Future of the Japanese Economy and the Yen” as its theme for fiscal year 2025, and conducted research and webinars that contributed to addressing key issues and supporting the revitalization of the Japanese economy and the stability of the global financial system.
In its independent research activities, the Institute produced timely and high value-added reports reflecting changes in the global environment. It also held a total of 12 webinars and symposium throughout the year in line with the annual theme. For details of each event, please see below.
The Turbulent Global Situation and the Future of the Japanese Economy and the Yen (12 Part Series)
No. 1
May 29, 2025 (Thu.) : Webinar
"Outlook for Japan's Monetary Policy: Exploring the path to Financial Normalization and the Future of Yen"
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No. 2
June 2, 2025 (Mon.) : Webinar
"Changing Trends in the Global Economy and Growth Strategies for Japan and Asia"
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No. 3
June 23, 2025 (Mon.) : Webinar
"Demographics and the Economy - Is There a Panacea to Avoid Economic Contraction?"
JAPANESE ONLY For further details and presentation slides, click here.
No. 4
July 22, 2025 (Tue.) : Webinar
"What is required of Japan's Fiscal Management Today?"
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No. 5
September 19, 2025 (Fri.) : Webinar
"Revitalizing the Japanese Corporations: How to Comprehend and Take Advantage of
Structural Changes in Asia and Around the World." For further details and presentation slides, click here.
No. 6
October 6, 2025 (Mon.) : Webinar
"Japan-Europe Challenges and Partnership under the Current Global Situation."
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No. 7
November 28, 2025 (Fri.) : Webinar
"Central Bank Digital Currency and Stablecoins: Competition or Coexistence?"
JAPANESE ONLY For further details and presentation slides, click here.
No. 8
December 16, 2025 (Tue.) : Webinar
"The Future of the U.S. Dollar–Based International Monetary System and the Japanese Yen"
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No. 9
January 15, 2026 (Thu.) : Webinar
"Exploring the Potential for Cooperation Amid Tensions Between Globalization and National Sovereignty"
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No. 10
February 4, 2026 (Wed.) : Webinar
"Shifting Global Decarbonization and Energy Strategy - Toward Practical Implementation through International Cooperation"
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No. 11
February 17, 2026 (Tue.) : Webinar
"China’s Economy: Current Developments and Future Outlook Ahead of the New Five-Year Plan"
JAPANESE ONLY For further details and presentation slides, click here.
No. 12
March 2, 2026 (Mon.) : 34th International Financial Symposium
"Globalization at a Critical Juncture: Navigating the World Economy through Division"
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