Japanese Government to Bail Out National Airline, Business Community Divided February 18, 2025 Japan’s government has announced a bailout package for the country’s struggling national airline, All Nippon Airways (ANA). The move has sparked mixed reactions from the business community. Government’s Rationale The government argues that ANA, which is the largest airline in Japan by … Read more
Jetro Invites Western Incubators to Kyoto for Decarbonization and Semiconductor Tech Kyoto, Japan – February 18, 2025 – The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) has announced that it will invite a group of leading incubators from Europe and the United States to Kyoto to showcase the city’s strengths in decarbonization and semiconductor technologies. The delegation, … Read more
Reserve Bank of India Cuts Policy Rate by 25 Basis Points to 6.25%, First Reduction in 5 Years Mumbai, India (February 18, 2025) – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country’s central bank, has announced a reduction in its policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%, effective immediately. This marks the first … Read more
Japanese Strawberries Make a Sweet Debut in the Philippines: First Shipment Sells Out Manila, February 18, 2025 – Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is proud to announce the successful initial export of premium Japanese strawberries to the Philippines. The first shipment, which arrived in the country on February 15th, sold out within hours. The export … Read more
Japan’s Inflation Rate Eases to 4.31% in January as Vegetable Price Increases Moderate February 18, 2025 Tokyo, Japan – Japan’s annual core inflation rate decelerated to 4.31% in January 2025, down from 4.80% in December, according to data released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. The slight moderation in inflation is attributed to … Read more
Renewable Energy Expo 2025 to be held in Chennai Chennai, February 18, 2025: The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) announced today that the “Renewable Energy Expo 2025” will be held in Chennai from November 10-12, 2025. The expo is expected to attract over 500 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors from around the world. It will showcase … Read more
Call for Participants: Realizing High-Quality School Meals and Food Education for Children’s Healthier 8,000 Days Organization: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Date: February 18, 2025 Objective: To achieve improved health outcomes and well-being of children through enhanced school meal programs and food education. Background: The first 8,000 days of a child’s life are critical for … Read more
Japan to Provide Loan for Monorail Construction in Panama City to Alleviate Traffic Congestion and Improve Quality of Life February 18, 2025 Panama City, Panama – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Government of the Republic of Panama have signed a loan agreement to provide a concessional yen loan of up to 2.5 … Read more
Japan Provides Grant Aid to Palestine for Emergency Recovery Equipment and Materials Tokyo, February 18, 2025 – The Government of Japan signed a grant agreement with the Government of Palestine to provide emergency recovery equipment and materials for the reconstruction of areas affected by recent conflicts. The grant aid, amounting to approximately [amount], will be … Read more
JICA Facilitates Knowledge Sharing between Shimizu Construction Corporation and Startups through Idea Exchange Session On February 18, 2025, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) organized an idea exchange session between Shimizu Construction Corporation, a leading Japanese construction company, and startups/entrepreneurs in the construction industry. The event aimed to foster innovation and cross-sector collaboration within the … Read more