Opportunity lies in the hands of African nations
Today we have the opportunity to address aspects of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development and to encourage African and Japanese companies to create partnerships for development. For Angola, TICAD 9 comes at a particularly important moment in our history. It coincides with ...
Youth co-creation in summit spotlight
In a world increasingly fractured by conflict and uncertainty, the relationship between Japan and Africa stands out for a simple reason: It is anchored in trust, partnership and built for the long haul. As youth, leaders, partners and others capable of making changes gather for ...
Harnessing youth and innovation: Charting a future for Africa and Japan
As the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development? convenes in Yokohama, the spotlight returns to Africa ¡ª a continent of extraordinary diversity and opportunity. This year¡¯s conference carries heightened significance. As global challenges deepen ¡ª from geopolitical fragmentation to climate change and economic inequality ...
Expanding the horizons of co-creation
From Aug. 20 to 22, the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development will be held in Yokohama. This year¡¯s TICAD is particularly noteworthy as it coincides with Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan¡¯s western commercial hub. Ahead of TICAD, 46 African nations are participating ...
As host of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development this year, Yokohama is actively promoting international cooperation on economic, environmental and other measures with local governments. Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka spoke about the crucial role cities play in addressing pressing global issues and ...
The next 60 years: QNB¡¯s role as a cornerstone of the banking industry
QNB¡¯s vision for the next 60 years is to remain at the forefront of banking in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. With a presence in over 25 countries across these dynamic regions, QNB aims to establish itself as an international wholesale bank. The ...
Better Co-Being: Three stages to greater unity
Digital technology combines with art and nature in a collaborative space at Osaka¡¯s Expo 2025 where experts from diverse fields work together to help us envision a future beyond individual differences. Better Co-Being, one of Expo 2025¡¯s signature pavilions, ¡°explores the potential for creating new ...
From cutting-edge manufacturing to tech-enabled finance, the Middle East is transforming at pace. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations and wider Middle Eastern and North African region are undergoing rapid economic diversification fueled by digital innovation, strategic investment and young, growing and digitally fluent ...
The Italian Trade Agency believes its mission is not only to open doors but to build lasting bridges of trust and innovation. It has been more than 150 years since relations between Japan and Italy officially began, and for Trade Commissioner to Japan Gianpaolo Bruno, ...
Southeast Asian group members see Japan as long-standing ally
In the 58 years since its founding in 1967, the Association of Southeast Nations has grown from a five-member bloc comprising Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand into a 10-member one that brings together many of the nations in the region. As was written ...
Celebrating 58 years of resilient ties
Today we celebrate ASEAN Day, marking 58 years since its founding in 1967. Having navigated through geopolitical tensions, pandemics and financial crises, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations remains steadfast to its original declaration of accelerating economic, social and cultural development in the region, ...
World Cosplay Championship 2024 Grand Champions
Vibrant, true-to-character visuals and re-creations of iconic anime scenes ¡ª these are not the only things that are evaluated in the World Cosplay Summit Championship. How much respect is shown for the original work and the culture behind it and how much effort was ...
