by Teuvo Tuomi | Jul 5, 2023 | Japan, Economy, News, Vietnam
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed three loan agreements with the Government of Vietnam to provide an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of up to JPY60.983 billion (US$422 million) for the country’s post-COVID recovery and key...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 7, 2023 | Asia, China, Japan, Technology
Japanese government measures to prevent the outflow of manufacturing technology related to high-performance, rare-earth magnets appear to have failed. China, whose firms developed technology and equipment acquired from Japan, now dominates the market for advanced...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 22, 2023 | Asia, Japan, News, Sports
Japan has just won its third World Baseball Classic (WBC) title. Japan took down the United States 3-2 in the final on Tuesday night. Munetaka Murakami smashed his first home run in WBC play, a solo shot in the second inning. This was followed by Kazuma Okamoto who...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 17, 2023 | Japan, Asia, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle
As a sign of springtime, someiyoshino cherry trees have started blooming in Tokyo, the Japan Metrological Agency announced Tuesday. This is 10 days earlier than in an average year and six days earlier than last year. “Hanami” or flower viewing is an...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 16, 2023 | ASEAN, Asia, Economy, Environment, Japan, Southeast Asia
Japan plans to apply for ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP) status, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Japan and ASEAN Relations. Japan had already submitted a concept paper to the ASEAN Secretariat about its upcoming plan regarding the application...
