Japanese Ambassador Invites Indonesian Students to Study in Japan, Citing Affordable Living Costs

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Embassy of Japan in Jakarta noted a consistent annual increase in the number of Indonesian students pursuing education in Japan. According to embassy records, 5,379 Indonesian students were studying in Japan in 2024, ranging from diploma (D2) to doctoral (S3) programs. This figure represents a rise from previous years, with 4,892 … Read more

bne IntelliNews – COMMENT: Asian unity in a fragmenting world boosted by the RCEP

At a time when global trade is once again being shaken by tariffs, threats and unilateralism – this time from the United States – the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has quietly emerged as a vital anchor for economic cooperation in Asia. Often overlooked or misunderstood in Western discourse, RCEP is the world’s largest free … Read more

RCEP, ACFTA key to unlocking Asean-China trade potential – NST Online

RCEP, ACFTA key to unlocking Asean-China trade potential  NST Online ASEAN needs to call an RCEP leaders’ summit  The Jakarta Post ASEAN Chief: Stronger Local Action, Simpler Rules Key To Unlocking Regional Trade Potential  BusinessToday Malaysia Source link

bne IntelliNews – COMMENT: Asia’s team lists in the Washington VS Beijing bout

As tensions between the United States and China show little sign of abating, Asia finds itself caught in the crossfire of a geopolitical rivalry that is increasingly shaping global dynamics. From trade and technology to security and soft power, the choices made by nations across the continent are of immense consequence – not just for … Read more

bne IntelliNews – COMMENT: Asia’s team lists in the Washington VS Beijing bout

As tensions between the United States and China show little sign of abating, Asia finds itself caught in the crossfire of a geopolitical rivalry that is increasingly shaping global dynamics. From trade and technology to security and soft power, the choices made by nations across the continent are of immense consequence – not just for … Read more

Travellers Around the World Rediscover Joy in Slower Journeys and Luxe Escapes as New Hotspots and Habits Redefine the 2025 Travel Landscape, New Report Shows More

Home » TRAVEL NEWS UPDATES » Travellers Around the World Rediscover Joy in Slower Journeys and Luxe Escapes as New Hotspots and Habits Redefine the 2025 Travel Landscape, New Report Shows More Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Travelers around the world are hitting pause—and loving it. A new report shows a dramatic shift in how people … Read more

Japan eyes next-gen geothermal tech that eases site limitations

TOKYO — Mitsubishi Corp. and other Japanese companies are moving to adopt next-generation techniques for generating geothermal power that would broaden the scope of candidate sites, with an eye toward meeting growing electricity demand from data centers. Geothermal power is normally generated by tapping naturally occurring sources of water and steam heated by magma. These sources of water are … Read more

Teodoro holds talks with Japan, Ukraine

(UPDATE) DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held separate talks with Japan, Netherlands, and Ukraine concerning defense cooperation on the sidelines of the Shangri-la Dialogue on Sunday. Teodoro and Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani’s meeting took place after their last engagement in Manila in February 2025, which preceded the visit to the Philippines of Japanese Prime … Read more

Pickleball Japan: Picklr to Launch 20 Clubs

The Picklr, the world’s largest indoor pickleball club network, is aggressively expanding its pickleball franchise, setting its sights on Japan with 20 new locations slated to open over the next five years. This move, a partnership with Nippon Pickleball Holdings, capitalizes on the sport’s explosive growth, with a reported 223% increase in pickleball participation. CEO … Read more