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- Govt reaffirms zero tolerance on shrine attacks, urges complaints
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Japan panel says 'megaquake' probability up to 82%
A Japanese government panel said on Thursday it has slightly raised its estimated probability of a megaquake to up to 82 per cent in the next 30 years. Such a jolt could potentially have a devastating 8 to 9 magnitude, trigger colossal tsunamis, kill several hundred thousand people and cause...
President seeks increased Japanese investment in emerging sectors
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday urged Japan to enhance its investment in Bangladesh, particularly in emerging sectors such as automobiles, ICT, medical equipment, light engineering, consumer electronics and tourism. The president made the call during a meeting with newly appointed...
US, Japan, South Korea issue joint warning on North Korea cryptocurrency theft
The United States, Japan, and South Korea released a joint statement highlighting the threat posed by Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) cyber actors targeting the global cryptocurrency industry. The statement underscores ongoing concerns about DPRKs use of cyber thefts to fund its...
Ikigai: The Japanese concept of finding purpose in life
As we continue into mid-January trying to keep up with those well-intentioned but lofty New Years resolutions, theres no better time than now to refocus our energies, and really plan out our hopes and goals for the future. Though the new year, new me mantra is inspiring, the truth is if all...
Top Japanese diplomat to visit Seoul amid political agitation
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will visit South Korea on Monday to strengthen security ties with Seoul and their mutual ally, the United States, amid regional challenges from North Korea and Chinas growing influence. Iwaya will be the first Japanese foreign minister to visit Seoul in...
Ichigo Ichie: Making the most of every moment
Ichigo Ichieis a Japanese proverb with many translations. While this phrase means one time, one meeting literally, it can also be translatedone lifetime, one encounter or in this moment, an opportunity In todays culture, instant gratification is common due to social media and the convenience of...
US approves $3.6bn sale of missiles to Japan
The United States (US) said it has approved a $3.6 billion sale of up to 1,200 advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Japan as Washington continues to build up alliances in Asia against China. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said the weaponry will help defend...
World's oldest person, 116-year-old Japanese woman passes away
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman recognized as the worlds oldest person by Guinness World Records has passed away at the age of 116, an official from Ashiya city said on Saturday, reports AP. Yoshitsugu Nagata, an official in charge of elderly policies said Itooka died on Dec. 29 at a care home...
Japan welcomes in New Year with traditional ceremony
Japan has welcomed in the New Year with a traditional bell-tolling ceremony at the Tokudai-ji temple in Tokyo, BBC reported. January 1 is a major national holiday in Japan - homes and temples are cleaned on New Years Eve in preparation for the change of year. In Tokyo, people gathered at the...
Projects are being affected as donors not disbursing funds
Foreign aid supply flow falls because of go slow policy of several Asian stakeholders. Funding disbursement from development partners have significantly decreased during a crucial moment, when Bangladesh needs dollars to increase its forex reserves. Officials informed that they see a slow pace...
Japan lowers travel advisory for Bangladesh
On Friday, the Japanese Government updated its travel advisory for Bangladesh, lowering the threat level from 2 to 1. The level-2 alert, issued in December, had advised Japanese citizens to refrain from non-essential travel to Bangladesh. This measure was prompted by the July-August Uprising and...
Japan, US announce strengthened guidelines for Extended Deterrence
Japan and the United States have unveiled updated guidelines for Extended Deterrence, addressing mounting strategic and nuclear threats in the Indo-Pacific region. The guidelines reaffirm the nations commitment to bolstering deterrence and preserving regional stability amid an increasingly complex...
Cyber attack delays some flights of Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines (JAL) has reported being hit with a cyber attack, causing delays to some flights, Al Jazeera reported. The airline has been experiencing malfunctions in systems communicating with external systems since shortly before 7:30 am local time (23:30 GMT, Wednesday), it said on Thursday....
Japan accuses Google of violating anti-monopoly laws
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is preparing to issue a cease-and-desist order against Google, accusing the tech giant of violating the countrys antimonopoly laws by coercing smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its search app on devices. This would mark the first time a cease-and-desist...
Japan to provide $3.24m for primary education
Japan government will provide a grant of $ 3.24 million to Bangladesh for the Fourth Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP-4), reports BSS. The programme is being implemented by the Directorate of Primary Education under the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, a PID handout said on...
Country under $43b pressure
The governments extensive foreign borrowing for large-scale projects has led to a significant financial burden. While these projects were intended to drive economic growth, the benefits have fallen short of expectations, with the financial liabilities far outweighing the returns. Notably, projects...
Japan, US condemn Russia’s escalated attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Japan and the United States strongly condemned Russias intensified and unjust attacks on Ukraines energy infrastructure during the third annual U.S.-Japan Energy Security Dialogue held on December 12 in Tokyo. The two nations reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine amidst ongoing...
Mutual trust ‘essential’ for exploring regional connectivity: Japanese Ambassador
Japanese Ambassador Iwama Kiminori said the spirit of connectivity transcends borders and politics creating the trust needed to achieve regional stability and mutual growth, reports UNB. Referring to Japans friendship with Bangladesh and India, outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh on...
Japanese anime industry sales top 3 trillion yen for 1st time
The market size of Japans anime industry has topped the 3-trillion-yen mark for the first time in 2023, supported by strong overseas sales, local media reported Sunday. Japans animation industry generated around 3.3 trillion yen (about 21 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, marking a record high and...
Victory Day celebrated at Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo
The Victory Day 2024 was observed at the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo with much enthusiasm and fervor on Monday. The program started in the morning with hoisting of the National Flag with rendition of the National Anthem on the embassy premises by the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Japan Md. Daud...
Japan provides $3.2M in assistance to Rohingyas
Japan government has provided the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) with $3.2 million in assistance for disaster risk reduction as well as the construction and renovation of shelters for Rohingyas in Bangladesh. The support also aims to reduce protection threats and vulnerabilities...
Japan to continue supporting Bangladesh’s reforms
Japan will support Bangladeshs ongoing reform, and its investors would continue to stay beside Bangladesh to help boost the countrys economy. Outgoing Japanese ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori said as he paid the farewell call on Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House...
US, Japan, Philippines hold trilateral maritime dialogue in Tokyo
The United States, Japan, and the Philippines convened the inaugural Trilateral Maritime Dialogue in Tokyo on Tuesday, marking a significant step in their collaborative efforts to bolster maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a statement. The dialogue follows the April...
Japan's A-bomb survivors: from discrimination to a Nobel
Survivors of the US atomic bombings of Japan will receive the Nobel Peace Prize on Tuesday but, after years of anti-nuclear campaigning and showing the world their scars, they still retain the painful memories of the discrimination they have faced. After the 1945 US bombings of Hiroshima and...
ADB commits $24.3 million for solar power plant in Mymensingh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a financing package worth $24.3 million with Muktagacha Solartech Energy Limited (MSEL) to establish a grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant in Mymensingh. As the sole mandated lead arranger, the Manila-based financial institution took charge...
FICCI seminar focuses on Japan-Bangladesh FDI and economic growth
The Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), in collaboration with JETRO, JCIAD, and HSBC Bangladesh hosted a seminar titled Japan-Bangladesh Collaboration: Enhancing FDI Economic Partnership at The Sheraton Dhaka on Tuesday. The event aimed to strengthen economic ties...
Japanese rocket engine explodes during a test, no injuries are reported
An engine for a new small Japanese rocket reportedly burst into flames Tuesday during a combustion test. The fire, which was followed by an explosion and plumes of white smoke, followed an explosion last year by the same Epsilon S engine during a test, Japans Kyodo news agency reported. There...
Nahid urges young IT talents to build up expertise
Post, telecommunication and information adviser Nahid Islam has urged youth to gather more expertise on IT, reports UNB. He made the appeal on Monday during a meeting with Japanese ambassador Iwama Kiminori at the ICT Tower in Agargaon. The adviser highlighted that Bangladeshs youth are...