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Japan, Sri Lanka boost bilateral cooperation, discuss debt restructuring, airport project

JICA Senior VP Shohei Hara reaffirms dedication to aid Sri Lanka during meeting with PM Harini Amarasuriya.

ADB-backed project supported by Japanese govt spurs growth for Bhutanese cottage industries

The project, Improving Market Linkages for Cottage and Small Industries in Bhutan, aims to strengthen market connections for CSIs, elevate the quality and marketing of locally produced goods, and stimulate economic growth.

Bhutan’s cottage, small industries get boost from Japan, ADB

The 'Improving Market Linkages for Cottage and Small Industries in Bhutan' project aims to improve product quality, marketing, and cultural impact of local products.

Japan grants ‘protected status’ to 39 British products

These products have already been protected and recognized as geographical indications (GIs) by the UK Government.

Japan, US to form missile plan in case of Taiwan emergency, news agency Kyodo reports

Under the plan, the U.S. would deploy missile units to the Nansei Islands of Japan's southwestern Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures, and to the Philippines, the report says.

ASEAN to participate in World Expo 2025

The ASEAN pavilion will feature diverse cultural heritage, economic development, and commitment to a shared future.

No clear mandate after Japan polls, yen hits three-month low

Incumbent PM Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party & its ally acquired 215 seats, while the main opposition party, the CDJP, won 148 seats. However, both sides fell short of a majority.

Japan’s ruling coalition may lose majority as exit polls show strong gains for opposition parties

NHK exit poll shows PM Ishiba's LDP and coalition partner Komeito likely to win 174–254 of 465 seats, with main opposition CDPJ projected to gain 128–191 seats in Japan's lower house.

Japan gears up for elections on 27 October. What to expect

The incumbent Liberal Democratic Party has been plagued by scandal and Sunday's polls will be an uphill battle for PM Shigeru Ishiba.

Japan’s ruling LDP at risk of losing majority in election, polls show

The LDP, which has held sole control since 2012, may not reach the 233 seats it needs for an outright majority in the 465-seat chamber.

On Camera

Bengaluru & Hyderabad share many of Dubai’s characteristics. Why they don’t function the same

Luxury is visible everywhere in Dubai, but what impressed me more was order. Parks, pathways and crossings seemed designed for actual use, not symbolic display.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Turkiye delivers second MILGEM-class corvette Khaibar to Pakistan Navy, two others in making

Contract for construction of four MILGEM-class ships was signed in 2018. PNS Bedir is to be delivered by June 2026, while PNS Tariq is due for delivery in first quarter of 2027.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.