Hong Kong’s Oshi Market: A Business Opportunity Overview The “Oshi” market, which refers to activities related to supporting and idolizing celebrities, has been rapidly expanding in Hong Kong. This market presents numerous opportunities for businesses looking to capitalize on the growing demand for Oshi-related products and services. Market Size and Trends The Oshi market in … Read more
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Article Title: Share of “Friendly Countries” in Trade Expands (Russia) Article Date: 2025-02-18 15:00 Article Summary: The article highlights that Russia’s trade with “friendly countries” has witnessed significant growth, particularly in 2023. The term “friendly countries” refers to nations that have maintained positive diplomatic and economic relations with Russia despite … Read more
Japan Extends Grant Aid to Palestine for Emergency Recovery Tokyo, February 18, 2025 – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Palestinian Authority today to provide emergency assistance to Palestine. The grant aid, amounting to approximately 200 million yen (approximately US$1.83 million), will be used to procure and deliver essential … Read more
JICA Holds Information Exchange Session with Shimizu Corporation and Startups/Entrepreneurs 2025-02-18 05:30 On February 16, 2023, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held an information exchange session with Shimizu Corporation and startups and entrepreneurs. The session aimed to promote collaboration between Japanese companies and startups and entrepreneurs in developing countries. The event was attended by … Read more
JICA and IDB Sign Contribution Agreement for Central America and the Caribbean Private Sector Development Trust Fund Tokyo, February 18, 2025 – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) signed a contribution agreement for the Central America and the Caribbean Private Sector Development Trust Fund. The agreement provides financial support … Read more
Vice Minister of Justice Masao Takamura Receives Courtesy Call from IOM Deputy Director General Tokyo, February 18, 2025 – Vice Minister of Justice Masao Takamura received a courtesy call from International Organization for Migration (IOM) Deputy Director General Ugochi Daniels today at the Ministry of Justice. During the meeting, Deputy Director General Daniels expressed her … Read more
METI Vice Minister Ogusu Receives Courtesy Call from Bangladeshi Commerce Secretary Moshiur On February 18, 2025, at 10:26 a.m., Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Daisuke Ogusu received a courtesy call from Muhammad Moshiur Rahman, Commerce Secretary of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The two sides exchanged … Read more
Digital Agency Announces General Competitive Bidding for Support Services for Promoting My Number Card Utilization in Fiscal 2025 Date: February 18, 2025 15:00 JST Details: The Digital Agency has announced a general competitive bidding process to select a contractor to provide support services for the promotion of My Number Card utilization in fiscal year 2025 … Read more
Digital Agency Releases Documents from Joint Meeting of Digital Transformation Promotion Councils Tokyo, Japan – February 18, 2025 – The Digital Agency has released documents from the second meeting of the Joint Council for the Promotion of Digital Transformation of Government Ministries and Agencies and the sixteenth meeting of the Executive Committee of the Digital … Read more
Digital Agency Releases Updated Guidebook on Dashboard Design Tokyo, Japan – February 18, 2025 – The Digital Agency announced today the release of an updated version of its “Dashboard Design Practice Guidebook.” This guidebook provides practical guidance on designing and implementing effective dashboards for government agencies. The guidebook has been updated to reflect the latest … Read more