National Mar 31, 2022
JICA office in China to stay open even after end of development aid
Japan's official development assistance to China started in December 1979 and has contributed to an improvement in infrastructure.
National Mar 11, 2022
Japan to spend ¥8.8 billion on humanitarian aid for war-torn Ukraine
Japan will offer assistance to relevant international organizations including the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.
National Mar 11, 2022
Japan's 2020 development aid figure second highest on record due to pandemic
After $22.4 billion in 2013, the figure of $20.3 billion was the highest for any year since 1960, when comparable data became available.
World Mar 2, 2022
Afghans face starvation as economic crisis worsens and Taliban struggles
by Gabriel Dominguez
Millions are jobless and facing starvation, a problem compounded by the difficulty of supplying humanitarian aid due to sanctions.
National Mar 1, 2022
Japan residents donate $17 million to relief fund for Ukraine
More than 60,000 residents have made donations to a bank account set up by the Embassy of Ukraine.
Asia Pacific Feb 20, 2022
Nepal police fire tear gas, water cannon to disperse protest over U.S. gift
Nepal security forces used tear gas and water cannons against protesters opposed to a U.S.-funded infrastructure program that was presented in parliament for ratification.
Commentary / Japan Feb 18, 2022
Investments in health systems will protect human security now, and into the future
by Achim Steiner and Keizo Takemi
COVID-19 has exposed the deep inequities and weaknesses in the global health system.
World Feb 11, 2022
‘Contactless’ humanitarian aid has its perks, and pitfalls
by Mike Ives
COVID-era travel restrictions have mostly prevented expatriate aid workers from flying into Pacific island nations after natural disasters. The results have been mixed.
National | FOCUS Feb 1, 2022
Japan sticks to quiet Myanmar diplomacy as companies are left in limbo
by Noriyuki Suzuki
The aftermath of the coup continues to present Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with a formidable challenge, as he has identified human rights as a key diplomatic pillar.
Commentary / World Jan 27, 2022
How to prevent famine in Afghanistan
by Lakhdar Brahimi
Afghanistan has faded from global view. And now almost 9 million Afghans are at risk of famine, and a further 14 million are facing acute hunger.
National Jan 24, 2022
Japan's MSDF vessel departs carrying aid to disaster-stricken Tonga
A transport vessel of the Maritime Self-Defense Force departed Monday for Tonga as part of Japan's continuing relief efforts to the nation.
World Jan 21, 2022
World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water and food run short
by Praveen Menon and Kirsty Needham
The first flights from Australia and New Zealand landed in Tonga on Thursday with much-needed supplies of water for sanitation and hygiene as well as shelter, communication equipment and power generators.