Japan's Kishida calls for 'OECD of Asia' to foster energy transition

Prime minister aims to build 'huge' market for decarbonization efforts

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Kishida speaks at the Asia Business Summit hosted by the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, on July 5. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

RYOHTAROH SATOH, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan will deepen its cooperation with other Asian governments on clean energy, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday, as he laid out his vision for an "OECD of Asia" to help set rules and guidelines for the green transition.

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