Editorials Oct 8, 2016
Japan should strive to build strong economic and diplomatic relations with Cuba.
National / Politics Sep 23, 2016
Castro welcomes Japanese medical aid, debt write-off, investment as Abe seeks help handling Kim
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Cuban President Raul Castro pave the way to greater economic ties by agreeing to increase Japanese investment and cancel the bulk of Cuba’s debt.
National / Politics Sep 15, 2016
Japan to offer ¥1 billion in medical aid to Cuba during Abe's visit
Japan plans to offer around ¥1 billion ($9.76 million) in grant aid to Cuba for purchasing medical equipment when Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits the country next week, a government source said Thursday. Abe and Cuban President Raul Castro are expected to confirm during talks ...
National / Politics Sep 11, 2016
After U.N. visit, Abe eyes Cuba visit and offer of ¥120 billion in debt relief
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering offering Cuba debt relief worth ¥120 billion during his planned visit to the Caribbean nation this month, according to sources. It will be the first visit by a Japanese prime minister to Cuba, and Abe intends to announce the ...
Business Jun 7, 2016
Japan's trading houses trying to beat U.S. to Cuba
by Ichiro Suzuki and Stephen Stapczynski
Japan's largest trading houses are positioning themselves in Cuba before any easing of U.S. sanctions, seeking opportunities in infrastructure, resources and automobiles as Havana emerges from near-isolation. Mitsubishi Corp., the nation's largest trader, opened an office this month in Havana and is currently researching potential ...
National / Politics Sep 28, 2015
Japan, Cuba eye first public-private dialogue meeting in November
Japan and Cuba plan to hold the first meeting of a joint public-private conference in early November in Havana as part of efforts to expand bilateral economic ties, a Japanese government source said Sunday. The two countries agreed to launch the dialogue involving the governments ...
Business / Economy Mar 9, 2015
Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Ricardo Cabrisas, vice president of Cuba's Council of Ministers, agreed Monday to boost bilateral trade and investment after Havana and Washington began negotiations in January to restore diplomatic ties. "I would like to continue to strengthen our relations in wide-ranging ...