RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * Governor Stein, Secretary Lilley, EDPNC Promote North Carolina as Top State for Investment and Partnership in Japan and Taiwan Governor Stein Returns from the Southeast U.S./Japan Annual Meeting in Tokyo, Driving Investment in North Carolina * This week, Governor Josh Stein led a 51-person delegation to the Southeast United States (SEUS)/Japan Annual Joint M  more