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Cabinet Decisions: Revision of GX2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan, and Government Action Plan; State Visit by President Mattarella of the Italian Republic; Acting Ministerial Duties during Minister Ito’s Absence Date: February 18, 2025 Source: Prime Minister’s Office Key Points: Revision of GX2040 Vision, Basic Energy Plan, Global Warming Countermeasures Plan, and … Read more

Okay, let’s break down this hypothetical news from the Ministry of Finance (財務省) regarding the “Liquidity Providing (424th) Auction” (流動性供給(第424回)入札), assuming the date is February 25, 2025, at 01:30. Since I have no actual access to real-time news or information about the future, this will be a plausible interpretation based on typical Ministry of Finance … Read more

Business Opportunities in Hong Kong’s “Oshi-katsu” Market February 18, 2025 Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Introduction “Oshi-katsu” is a Japanese term that loosely translates to “supporting one’s favorite idol or character.” In recent years, this trend has gained significant popularity in Hong Kong, creating a growing market for businesses targeting fans. Market Overview Hong Kong’s … Read more

Friendship Countries’ Share of Trade Expands (Russia) Moscow, 18 February 2025 The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) released a report today indicating that the share of trade with “friendly countries” in Russia’s total trade volume has significantly increased. According to the report, trade with friendly countries accounted for 65% of Russia’s total trade volume in … Read more

Japan Extends Grant Aid to Palestine for Emergency Recovery Efforts Tokyo, Japan, February 18, 2025 – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced today the signing of a grant aid agreement with the Palestinian Authority to provide emergency recovery assistance to the people of Palestine. The grant aid, amounting to 200 million yen (approximately US$1.6 … Read more

清水建設 and Startups Exchange Ideas in Support of Entrepreneurship On February 18, 2025, Shimizu Corporation and a group of startups and venture supporters gathered for an idea exchange meeting. The meeting aimed to foster collaboration between large corporations and startups, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. Participants and Agenda The meeting was attended by representatives from Shimizu … Read more

JICA Signs Contribution Agreement to the Trust Fund for Private Sector Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (Overseas Investment and Financing): Promoting SDG Achievement in the Region through Private Sector Initiatives Tokyo, February 18, 2025 – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a contribution agreement to the Trust Fund for Private Sector Development … Read more

IO Vice Director-General’s Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Justice Takamura On February 18, 2025, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Justice Masao Takamura received a courtesy call from the Deputy Director-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Ugochi Daniels. During the meeting, Daniels expressed her appreciation for Japan’s continued support to IOM’s activities, particularly in the … Read more

METI Vice Minister Osamu Okubo Receives Call from Bangladesh Commerce Ministry Advisor Bashar On February 18, 2025, at 10:26 am, Osamu Okubo, Vice Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry, received a courtesy call from Mr. M. Mushfiqur Rahman Bashar, Advisor to the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. During the meeting, Vice … Read more

Digital Agency Announces Open Tender for My Number Card Utilization Support Business Publication Date: 2025-02-18 15:00 Title: General Competitive Bidding: Announcement of My Number Card Utilization Promotion Support Business for Fiscal Year 2027 Summary: The Digital Agency of Japan has published a notice of general competitive bidding for My Number Card utilization promotion support business … Read more