International cooperation
The World Bank has approved a significant grant to improve education in Pakistan's Punjab province, with a focus on enhancing the learning outcomes of girls and boys at the pre-primary and primary levels. This project, titled 'Getting Results: Access and Delivery of Quality Education Services and System
International cooperation
Nigeria is on the brink of securing a substantial $190 million loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to boost its renewable energy infrastructure, significantly improving electricity access in underserved communities. The loan will complement Nigeria's recently launched $750 million World Bank Distributed Access through Renewable Energy
International cooperation
The Brazilian Ministry of Integration and Regional Development (MIDR) will receive support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to monitor the construction of containment barriers in Teresopolis and Nova Friburgo over the next two years. This cooperation aims to protect populations vulnerable to landslides and is a step forward
International cooperation
The Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has committed USD 40 million to Aavishkaar Capital's Global Supply Chain Support Fund, aiming to accelerate inclusive and sustainable growth across Africa and Asia. The fund, jointly set up with Germany's KfW
International cooperation
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding launching the sixth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance (EPSA6) agreement, marking a significant step forward in their partnership to support African development. Under EPSA6, the two organizations will work together
International cooperation
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung have reaffirmed their commitment to developing stable and future-oriented relations between their two countries. At their summit in Tokyo, they agreed to work together with the US to achieve complete denuclearization of North Korea, as well as establish a
International cooperation
Thailand has enhanced its cooperation with the United States, Japan, and India in the fight against transnational online fraud and call centre syndicates. The Royal Thai Police, through its International Anti-Scam and Human Trafficking Syndicate Command Centre (IAC), has become a key hub for international cooperation in intelligence-sharing and coordinated
Foreign ministers
In a high-level meeting, Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus emphasized the importance of reviving regional and bilateral cooperation, particularly between Bangladesh and Pakistan. He stressed the need for improved trade, youth-to-youth exchanges, and cultural exchanges, while highlighting the significance of people-to-people connections, especially among the youth. The
International cooperation
Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. has expressed support for the extradition of Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy, citing the importance of international cooperation in the global fight against sex trafficking of women and children. Abante emphasized that while the Philippines has made progress in strengthening laws
International cooperation
South Korea and Japan have agreed to strengthen their relations, focusing on shared social challenges, economic cooperation, and security partnership, said their leaders after a summit in Tokyo. The meeting marked the first visit by a Korean president to Japan since diplomatic ties were normalized in 1965. The two leaders
International cooperation
EnWave Corp, a leading innovative food technology company, has released its fiscal third quarter 2025 results, showcasing impressive revenue growth, expanded royalty streams, and improved year-to-date profitability metrics. The company achieved a 5% increase in revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, reaching $2.74 million, compared to $2.
International cooperation
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation in various fields, including security and economy, as they held summit talks in Tokyo on Saturday. The leaders emphasized the importance of working together to address global challenges and minimize conflicts,
