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Taliban team visits Japan in rare trip outside region

A Taliban government delegation was visiting Japan for the first time on Monday, in a rare diplomatic visit outside of the region.

US, South Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to seek North’s denuclearisation

The United States, Japan and South Korea renewed their ‘resolute’ pledge to seek the ‘complete denuclearization’ of North Korea, according to a joint statement from the three allies released Saturday.

Japan to release emergency rice reserves to fight runaway inflation

The Japanese government said on Friday that it would release a fifth of its emergency rice stockpile after hot weather, poor harvests and panic buying over a ‘megaquake’ warning nearly doubled prices over a year....

JICA Bangladesh launches videography contest on MRT

The Japan International Cooperation Agency Bangladesh office on Wednesday announced the launch of a videography contest to engage the public in sharing their personal experiences with the MRT Line 6 developed with JICA’s cooperation...

Japan seeks exemption from US steel tariffs

Japan asked the United States on Wednesday to be exempt from President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminium exports, Tokyo’s top government spokesman said...

Trump says Nippon Steel to ‘invest’ in US Steel, not buy it

US president Donald Trump said on Friday that Japan’s Nippon Steel will make a major investment in US Steel, but will no longer attempt to take over the troubled company...

Forging a Shared Future exchange session held

Standard Chartered Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organisation and the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently hosted an exchange session titled ‘Forging a Shared Future’ at the Westin in the city...

Tahsan, Nadia inaugurate MICLO’s new showroom at Bashundhara City

The new showroom of MICLO was inaugurated by popular singer-actor Tahsan Khan and actress Salha Khanam Nadia at Bashundhara City, said a press release.

Tokyo seeks early EPA with Dhaka to boost trade

Japanese parliamentary vice-minister Ikuina Akiko has underscored the need for early conclusion of the economic partnership agreement or EPA between Bangladesh and Japan in order to boost trade and investment between the two countries...

Japan reiterates support for Bangladesh’s ongoing reform

Visiting Japanese parliamentary vice-minister Ikuina Akiko has reiterated Japan’s support for Bangladesh’s interim government and its ongoing reform as well as nation-building initiatives.

Green steel plant built under JICA fund

An environment friendly steel plant of Bangladesh Steel Re-Rolling Mills Limited was built in Chattogram under the Private Sector Investment Finance scheme of Japan International Cooperation Agency...

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1.2m in Japan told to use less water to help rescue man from sinkhole

Hopes faded for a 74-year-old man in Japan whose truck was swallowed by a sinkhole as a difficult rescue operation entered its third night Thursday, with the chasm widening and locals urged to limit water use to aid efforts.

Japan to continue development cooperation with Bangladesh

Japan on Thursday promised to continue its trade and development cooperation with Bangladesh and support the interim government of Professor Muhammad Yunus in its efforts to key transitions, said a press release.

Deal inked with Japanese firm to improve Cox’s Bazar fish landing centre

An agreement was signed between Bangladesh Fisheries Development Corporation and JDC-Konoike Joint Venture to implement the ‘Project for Improvement of Fish Landing Center of BFDC in Cox’s Bazar District’.

Mushrooms: from fungi to fortune

MUSHROOMS, often referred to as the fruiting bodies of fungi, have intrigued and nourished humans for centuries. While the term ‘toadstool’ is frequently associated with poisonous varieties, mushrooms encompass a diverse range of species, many of which are both edible and beneficial for humans...

Japan to provide 5 patrol vessels to Bangladesh

Japan will provide five patrol vessels to Bangladesh for helping the country to protect its coastal area.

Japanese man ends 6,000km Africa rickshaw trek in Cape Town

A 34-year-old Japanese man, Yuji Gump Suzuki, on Sunday arrived in Cape Town to end a more than 6,000-kilometre (3,700-mile) journey from Kenya to South Africa on foot while pulling a rickshaw.

JICA, GoB ink deals to boost coastal resilience

The Japan International Cooperation Agency signed a record of discussion with the Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, and Bangladesh Forest Department of the government of Bangladesh for the ‘Project for Enhancing Coastal Resilience through Technology-based Forest Management’....

Biden blocks US Steel sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel

US Steel and Nippon Steel threatened legal action Friday after President Joe Biden blocked a controversial $14.9 billion deal for the Japanese company to buy its American rival...

World’s oldest person dies at 116 in Japan

The world’s oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died aged 116, the city where she lived, Ashiya, announced on Saturday.

Biden to block US-Japan steel deal

US president Joe Biden has decided to block the proposed $14.9 billion purchase of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel and will announce the move as soon as Friday, according to US media.

Heavy snow in Japan disrupts holiday air traffic

Heavy snow in Japan’s northern region cancelled dozens of flights Tuesday as millions of families were returning home to spend the New Year holiday with their loved ones.

Intercultural collaboration between Bangladesh, Japan

IN AN era of rapid globalisation, exchange, collaboration, and the building of bridges between cultures are of great importance. The partnership between Bangladesh and Japan...

Weak yen lifts Japan stocks higher, Wall Street slides

A weaker yen lifted Japanese equities on Friday, while Wall Street’s major indices slid in quiet holiday trading. 

Japan govt approves record budget for ageing population, defence

Japan’s government on Friday approved a record budget for the next fiscal year, ramping up spending on social welfare, as the population ages, and defence to tackle regional threats.

Japan FM raises ‘serious concerns’ over China military build-up

Japanese foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya on Wednesday raised ‘serious concerns’ over China’s military buildup as he met counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, Tokyo said.

Yen drops as BoJ maintains key interest rate

The yen fell against the dollar on Thursday as the Bank of Japan left borrowing costs unchanged and warned of uncertainty over the economic policies of US president-elect Donald Trump...

Honda, Nissan in preliminary merger talks

Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary merger talks, media reports said Wednesday...

Foreign-born CEO says Japan needs immigration to thrive

The Indian-born head of one of Japan’s most famous snack brands has warned that the country must change its mindset and admit more immigrants to get the economy back to the glory of its boom years...