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Tourism and logistics: Okinawa's latest plan to boost its economy

National | FOCUS May 15, 2022

Tourism and logistics: Okinawa's latest plan to boost its economy

by Eric Johnston

Under its latest economic plan, Okinawa aims to raise its gross prefectural product from ¥4.1 trillion in fiscal 2020 to ¥5.7 trillion by 2031 and reduce its jobless rate from 3.6% to 2.5%.

Chatan resort thriving as symbol of Okinawa’s growth, 50 years after reversion

National | Regional Voices: Okinawa May 2, 2022

Chatan resort thriving as symbol of Okinawa’s growth, 50 years after reversion

The town, home to the American Village commercial and entertainment complex, has seen its finances strengthen thanks in part to an increase in property tax revenue from inbound companies.

JICA office in China to stay open even after end of development aid

National Mar 31, 2022

JICA office in China to stay open even after end of development aid

Japan's official development assistance to China started in December 1979 and has contributed to an improvement in infrastructure.

Japan and African ministers stress importance of democracy and the rule of law

National Mar 28, 2022

Japan and African ministers stress importance of democracy and the rule of law

The move comes amid concerns about Beijing's "debt trap," in which recipient countries of Chinese investment are saddled with massive loans they cannot repay.

Japan's 2020 development aid figure second highest on record due to pandemic

National Mar 11, 2022

Japan's 2020 development aid figure second highest on record due to pandemic

After $22.4 billion in 2013, the figure of $20.3 billion was the highest for any year since 1960, when comparable data became available.

Nepal police fire tear gas, water cannon to disperse protest over U.S. gift

Asia Pacific Feb 20, 2022

Nepal police fire tear gas, water cannon to disperse protest over U.S. gift

Nepal security forces used tear gas and water cannons against protesters opposed to a U.S.-funded infrastructure program that was presented in parliament for ratification.

Investments in health systems will protect human security now, and into the future

Commentary / Japan Feb 18, 2022

Investments in health systems will protect human security now, and into the future

by Achim Steiner and Keizo Takemi

COVID-19 has exposed the deep inequities and weaknesses in the global health system.

Japan sticks to quiet Myanmar diplomacy as companies are left in limbo

National | FOCUS Feb 1, 2022

Japan sticks to quiet Myanmar diplomacy as companies are left in limbo

by Noriyuki Suzuki

The aftermath of the coup continues to present Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with a formidable challenge, as he has identified human rights as a key diplomatic pillar.

Time to overhaul the global financial system

Commentary / World Dec 8, 2021

Time to overhaul the global financial system

by Jeffrey D. Sachs

Banking regulations should be revised and a new and improved credit-rating system implemented to facilitate more lending to developing countries.

Omicron is the price we pay for vaccine inequality

Commentary / World Nov 30, 2021

Omicron is the price we pay for vaccine inequality

by Brad Glosserman

Amsterdam's main airport went into lockdown recently after 61 passengers on two flights from southern Africa tested positive for the new virus. Japan, Hong Kong and Israel have also reported cases.

Hey, Elon: We made a $6 billion plan to end world hunger

Commentary / World Nov 8, 2021

Hey, Elon: We made a $6 billion plan to end world hunger

by Amanda Little

In the coming decades, what we eat and how we grow it will change radically, and we need everyone onboard — the U.N. and Elon Musk alike — to fund the shift to sustainability.

Building a better world in the wake of the Afghanistan debacle

Commentary / World Sep 15, 2021

Building a better world in the wake of the Afghanistan debacle

by Cesar Chelala

Instead of exporting war, countries such as the U.S. could export technology together with human capital, such as teachers and doctors, to help create a better world.

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