Japan’s bear population is also increasing at a time when Japan’s human population is ageing and shrinking. Government data estimates there are around 12,000 brown bears in the Hokkaido region, while some experts put the Asian black bear population at around 10,000.
Bangladesh, Japan sign loan agreement for Matarbari coal power plant project
An “Exchange of Notes” and a “Loan Agreement” for the 7th tranche of the Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal-fired Power Project were signed on Saturday (30 September) between the Governments of the …
Bangladesh, Japan sign loan agreement for Matarbari coal power plant project
An “Exchange of Notes” and a “Loan Agreement” for the 7th tranche of the Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal-fired Power Project were signed on Saturday (30 September) between the Governments of the …
More Myanmar youth choose work in Japan as homeland endures military rule
Aiming to work in Japan, Myanmarese youth study Japanese in Yangon, Myanmar, on Sept. 12, 2023. (Mainichi/Aya Takeuchi) YANGON (Mainichi) — Two and a half years since a military coup, young people in …
It’s bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan
Japan’s bear population is also increasing at a time when Japan’s human population is ageing and shrinking. Government data estimates there are around 12,000 brown bears in the Hokkaido region, while …
Philippine victory recalled in La Naval de Manila
In an instant, its trading posts became an intercontinental business enterprise called the Dutch East … By 1641, the Dutch had forged a steady partnership with Japan, which turned the Philippines …
Japan’s Defense Industry Is Hindered by Self-Imposed Constraints
It’s been nearly a decade since Japan widened the scope for arms exports, but there is little to show for the policy change.
JICA funding for Philippines transport reaches P1.5 trillion
Japan remains the largest source of financing for mobility projects in the Philippines, with P1.5 trillion worth of loans extended to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) alone. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has funded nine projects,
Truckmaker Hino hauls in 49,900% return with Japan property deal
Activist investors are increasingly eyeing Japanese companies, in part over persistent undervaluing of many of their assets and refusal to countenance sales of assets including property. Hino’s …
Restrictions on foreign investment in Indonesian residential property market may be eased
Indonesia is near the top of the most beautiful countries in the world and is projected to overtake Germany, Japan, and the UK by the size of its economy, securing 4th place globally by the middle of …