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AID

Japan Times
WORLD
May 28, 2023
Italy still mulling whether to pull out of China pact: Meloni
In May, Italian Prime Minister Meloni discussed with Group of Seven allies the possibility of Italy pulling out of China's Belt and Road initiative, though a final decision has not been reached.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
May 22, 2023
More restaurants in Okinawa join program offering free meals for children
As of the end of April, a total of 161 stores, including restaurants and a major local supermarket chain, were taking part in the program.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 17, 2023
Investing in a rules-based order will dominate the G7
The G7 summit should prioritize preserving the rules-based order, denuclearization, dealing with China’s intentions and fostering unity with the Global South.
JAPAN / Politics
May 13, 2023
G7 Hiroshima communique will not use term 'Global South'
The term, referring to emerging and developing nations mainly in the Southern Hemisphere, may give the impression of lumping together countries with diverse circumstances.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 7, 2023
China’s Belt and Road to enter Afghanistan in Taliban’s victory
The Taliban agreed with China and Pakistan to extend the Belt and Road Initiative to Afghanistan, potentially drawing in billions of dollars to fund infrastructure projects.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2023
Kishida fails to gain full support over Ukraine in Africa
Egypt has close ties with Russia that date from the time of the Soviet Union in the Cold War era. About 60% of Egypt's wheat imports come from Russia.
JAPAN
May 5, 2023
Japan vows to help Mozambique fight terrorism
Mozambique's gas-rich northernmost province, Cabo Delgado, is struggling with an insurgency waged by militants linked to the Islamic State group.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 28, 2023
Kishida hopes to woo Africa away from China’s grip during tour
Tokyo has an opportunity to provide a more sustainable and equitable alternative to Beijing in Africa during Fumio Kishida's visit.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2023
Elderly Japanese man opens free cafe in Ukraine's Kharkiv
The cafe was mainly made possible by donations made from Japanese people via social media.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Apr 24, 2023
Challenges await EU over continued assistance to Ukraine
The European Union has remained a primary supporter of Ukraine by providing ongoing aid. Yet, the bloc is facing questions over disunity and apathy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 19, 2023
Climate must drive change at development banks
If multilateral development banks undertake a shift in mindset, they can do much more to combat global warming, and faster, with the substantial resources that they manage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2023
Japan proposes industrial hub in Bangladesh with links to northeast India
The government has approved $1.27 billion in funding to Bangladesh for three infrastructure projects including a new commercial port south of Dhaka with links to adjacent Indian states.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 5, 2023
With eye on China, Japan to offer military aid to like-minded countries
The framework was set up as Tokyo moves away from a strict nonmilitary approach to ties with its neighbors and looks to realize its vision of a 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific.'
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Mar 21, 2023
With renewed push, Kishida looks to put his own stamp on Japan's Indo-Pacific strategy
Kishida's newly unveiled plan to assist developing nations was widely seen as a bid to counter Beijing’s attempts to expand its influence among those countries.

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Eme-Ima Kitchen is one of over 10,000 kodomo shokudō in Japan. A term first used in 2012 to describe makeshift eateries offering free or cheap meals to disadvantaged kids, it now refers to a diverse range of individuals, groups and organizations working to provide not only food but a sense of belonging to both children and adults.
Japan’s ‘children’s cafeterias’ are booming — but is that a good thing?