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.
World Nov 15, 2020
Nobel-winning U.N. food agency warns 2021 will be worse than 2020
The head of the World Food Program says the Nobel Peace Prize has given the U.N. agency a spotlight and megaphone to warn world leaders that next year is going to be worse than this year, and without billions of dollars "we are going ...
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.
National Oct 21, 2020
Japan offers emergency loan to Cambodia as Tokyo ups aid to ASEAN states
The Cambodian foreign minister expressed thanks for the support and added that he expects to further promote the countries' cooperation in fighting the pandemic.
National Oct 20, 2020
The countries' leaders agreed to start discussions on resuming business travel and to hold so-called two-plus-two security talks.
National Oct 9, 2020
Japan pledges $130 million for fair access to COVID-19 vaccines
The country has already extended more than $1.54 billion worth of aid to fight the global pandemic since February.
National / Politics | FOCUS Sep 15, 2020
North Korea’s virus and economic woes may open door to Suga-Kim meeting
by Tomoyuki Tachikawa
Kim Jong Un could extend an olive branch to Japan to receive aid to rebuild North Korea's stagnant economy.