Japan’s new security strategy and development aid
Overseas development assistance was once a central element of Japan's postwar foreign policy, so the new national security changes deserve strong attention.
‘Blood batteries’ drive America’s frantic EV ambitions
In its quest to secure the raw materials needed to make electric vehicles, the U.S. is turning to some questionable places.
Vietnam requests aid from Japan for mega-railway and refinery projects
Hanoi is studying the possibility to build the 1,545-kilometer (960-mile) railway with a possible price tag of up to $64.8 billion.
China may have created a trap for itself with African lending
Africa is heading toward a repayment crisis, with 22 of 54 nations at risk of so-called debt distress, according to World Bank and International Monetary Fund criteria.
Japan should double foreign aid over the next decade, panel says
The proposals were made as the country prepares to revise its foreign aid charter next year for the first time since 2015.
Why Japan still leads in Southeast Asian infrastructure investment
Tokyo's position as the top investor allows it to not only counter Beijing’s growing clout in the region but also promote key economic and foreign policy objectives.
Climate change costs are eating up the money needed to avert it
Rich countries need to meet their ODA commitments, which would more than double the money available to avert the effects of climate change.
Japan pledges $27 million in fresh aid to Ukraine neighbor Moldova
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the aid is set to support the areas of health, food, energy and gender in the country.
A spotlight on Chinese debt bondage
China’s creditor imperialism holds far-reaching risks — both for the debtors themselves and for the future of the international order.
A breakthrough on climate compensation and seven other takeaways from COP27
The deal included a historic provision to set up a fund to help poorer countries face the harm caused by climate change.
In search of a development plan for Asia
No matter how compelling a top-down development plan for Asia might be, it is highly unlikely to ever be implemented.
South Africa’s EV dream threatens $8.5 billion in climate aid
The landmark funding plan unveiled at last year’s climate conference in Glasgow was meant to help South Africa wean itself off coal.
