Hong Kong’s “Oshikatsu” Market: Unlocking Business Opportunities Date: 2025-02-18 15:00 Source: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Introduction The “oshikatsu” market, a term coined in Japan to describe the activities of fans supporting their favorite idols or celebrities, has seen significant growth in Hong Kong in recent years. This article explores the business opportunities presented by … Read more
Japan: Share of “Friendly Countries” in Trade with Russia Expanding On February 18, 2025, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) published an article titled “Share of ‘Friendly Countries’ in Trade with Russia Expanding.” The article highlights the growing importance of friendly countries in Japan’s trade with Russia. Key Findings: The share of “friendly countries” in … Read more
Japan Provides Grant Aid to Palestine for Emergency Recovery Tokyo, February 18, 2025 – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the State of Palestine to provide emergency relief supplies worth approximately 10 million US dollars. The grant will be utilized to procure and deliver essential equipment and materials to support … Read more
Shimizu Corporation and Startups/Entrepreneurship Support Opinion Exchange Meeting Held International Cooperation Agency 2025-02-18 05:30 On February 14, 2023, the International Cooperation Agency (JICA) held an opinion exchange meeting with Shimizu Corporation, a leading Japanese construction company, and startups/entrepreneurship support organizations. The meeting aimed to explore ways to enhance collaboration between the public and private sectors … Read more
JICA Signs Contribution Agreement for the Central America and the Caribbean Private Sector Development Trust Fund (Investment and Financing Abroad): Promoting SDGs Achievement in the Region through Private Sector Initiatives Tokyo, February 18, 2025 – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) today signed a contribution agreement with the Central America and the Caribbean Private Sector … Read more
Vice Minister of Justice Masao Takamura Receives Courtesy Call from Deputy Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) On February 18, 2025, Vice Minister of Justice Masao Takamura received a courtesy call from Deputy Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ugochi Daniels at the Ministry of Justice. During the meeting, … Read more
METI Vice Minister Osamu Okubo Receives State Minister for Commerce of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh On February 18, 2025, at 10:26 AM, METI Vice Minister Osamu Okubo received a courtesy call from State Minister for Commerce of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Md. Mossial Hossain Boshir. Outline of Discussions Bilateral economic relations between Japan … Read more
Digital Agency Posts Notice on Competitive Bidding for Fiscal 2025 My Number Card Utilization Promotion Support Operations (Tokyo, February 18, 2025) – The Digital Agency of Japan has announced a competitive bidding process for the Fiscal 2025 My Number Card Utilization Promotion Support Operations business. The My Number Card is a national identification card that … Read more
Digital Agency Posts Materials from the 2nd Inter-Ministerial DX Promotion Liaison Conference and 16th Executive Meeting of the Digital Society Promotion Council Date Published: 2025-02-18 15:00 Source: Digital Agency URL: www.digital.go.jp/policies/jijitsu-furusato-dx/20250218_01.html Summary: The Digital Agency has published materials from the 2nd Inter-Ministerial DX Promotion Liaison Conference and 16th Executive Meeting of the Digital Society Promotion … Read more
Digital Agency Updates Dashboard Design Practice Guidebook February 18, 2025, 15:00 The Digital Agency has refreshed its Dashboard Design Practice Guidebook to provide updated guidance on creating effective dashboards for government agencies. The guidebook is designed to assist agencies in developing dashboards that are user-friendly, informative, and actionable. Key Updates in the Guidebook The updated … Read more