The deal signed under the previous government is the largest single foreign-funded infrastructure project in Sri Lanka, and was seen as a sign of the island nation reducing its dependence on China.
Sri Lanka scraps $1.5b Japan-funded light rail system
Sri Lanka’s president has ordered the termination of a $1.5-billion Japanese-funded light rail project, saying it is not a “cost-effective solution” for the congested capital Colombo, officials said …
Japan Is Building a Terrifying Giant Godzilla, Which Seems Unwise
A theme park in Japan is constructing a 65-foot tall Godzilla statue—placing it in direct competition with the country’s other massive figure: the 60-foot Gundam. The experience—which includes a …
Japan urges South Korea to stop seizure of Nippon Steel assets
Japan’s chief cabinet secretary warned against the liquidation of assets belonging to Japan’s Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal Corp. in South Korea.
Japan Upgrades View on Exports and Output, but Flags Economic Weakness
Japan’s government upgraded its view on exports, factory output and the job situation in its September economic report but said the overall assessment was unchanged from last month with Japan still …
Japan Upgrades View on Exports and Output, but Flags Economic Weakness
Japan’s government upgraded its view on exports, factory output and the job situation in its September economic report but said the overall assessment was unchanged from last month with Japan still …
Sri Lanka scraps US$1.5 billion Japan-funded light rail system
Sri Lanka’s president has ordered the termination of a $1.5-billion Japanese-funded light rail project, saying it is not a “cost-effective …
Sri Lanka Scraps $1.5bn Japan-funded Light Rail System
Sri Lanka’s president has ordered the termination of a $1.5-billion Japanese-funded light rail project, saying it is not a “cost-effective solution” for the congested capital Colombo, officials said …
Sanbokan: Japan’s rare, sour citrus fruit
Sour, bitter and exquisitely delicious, the rare sanbokan fruit is believed to have originated with a single tree growing inside a castle.
“Nim’s Islands” Japan premiere
Actress Jodie Foster attends the premiere for the film “Nim’s Islands” in Tokyo, Japan, on August 19, 2008. (UPI Photo/Keizo Mori) …