MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 29 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * Alabama expands global reach with new business development office in Tokyo TOKYO, Japan -- During the 47th annual Southeast U.S./Japan Association (SEUS-Japan) Joint Meeting in Tokyo, the Alabama Department of Commerce today celebrated the opening of a new business development office in Japan, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the state's economic relationship  more