National Jan 4, 2021
Stuck in Japan amid pandemic, trio of South American artists find fame and sisterhood
by Tomohiro Osaki
Teresa Currea, Clara Campos and Oriana Marin have fostered lifelong friendships and even become local celebrities.
Business Dec 20, 2020
Indonesia launches Japanese-funded port to boost auto exports
Funded by a Japanese official development assistance loan amounting to $968.5 million for the first phase, the port is expected to facilitate the country's exports.
National Dec 14, 2020
Japan considers ¥30 billion loan to Mauritius after oil spill
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi visited the country as part of a four-nation tour of Africa.
Commentary / World Dec 8, 2020
Giving with the heart and the mind
by Peter Singer and Lucius Caviola
Very few charities are outright frauds. The bigger issue is that following your heart ignores research on which charities are the most effective.
World Dec 2, 2020
China scores big against poverty but the poor haven’t gone away
by Clara Ferreira Marques
Almost 90% of the population was below the international poverty threshold in 1981, according to the World Bank; by the 2019, that was under 1%.
National Nov 25, 2020
Japan and 65 other countries as well as 32 international organizations pledged a total of over $12 billion (¥1.225 trillion) over the period between 2021 and 2024.
Asia Pacific Nov 20, 2020
China has given $2.1 billion of debt relief to poor countries
China has extended debt relief to developing countries worth a combined $2.1 billion under the G20 framework, the highest among the group's members in terms of the amount deferred, the country's Finance Minister Liu Kun said on Friday. Liu's comments come as African countries, hammered ...
Commentary / World Nov 18, 2020
In Africa’s debt fog, China loses too
by Clara Ferreira Marques
As the African continent’s biggest lender, the bigger prize for China has always been political.
National Nov 8, 2020
Japan extends almost ¥43 billion in loans to Myanmar for roads and corporate finance
Of the total, ¥27.78 billion will be earmarked for a project to build a bridge on a road that crosses Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
National / Social Issues Nov 3, 2020
Half of Japan's cafeterias for kids unable to reopen amid pandemic
Many such eateries hesitate to reopen as they are concerned over infection risks, an official said.
National Oct 29, 2020
JICA aid agency to launch group to help foreign workers in Japan
Toyota Motor Corp. and Ajinomoto Co. are among companies that have joined the body.