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Struggling Japan narrowly avoids technical recession

Gross domestic product inched up 0.1 percent between October and December from the previous three months

NEWS REPORT / Manga on Bangabandhu wins bronze medal at 17th Japan International Manga Award

On 5 March 2024, at the 17th Japan International Manga Awards, a manga portraying the life and struggle of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman received a bronze medaeruml, making it the first Bangladeshi manga to be featured in and to have won such a prestigious award

Organisers keen on cricket in 2026 Asian Games despite venue woes

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is eager to have cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and is exploring the idea of converting a baseball stadium in Nagoya for this purpose.

Tokyo pledges a further $4.9 billion to help TSMC expand Japan production

TSMC, which is also expanding in the US and Germany, plans to ramp up to mass production in Japan before the end of the year

5 must-visit places in the world during spring season

In spring, the world is an exquisite place. The days are longer with endless opportunities for adventure, the flowers are in full bloom, and the sun is beaming. So, there is no doubt that it is one of the finest seasons for vacations. While there are many destinations to visit in spring, a few stand out. So, take a look at these 5 best places in the world, which are ideal for springtime travel!

Japan man gets death sentence for killing 36 in anime studio arson

A Japanese court handed down a death sentence Thursday to the perpetrator of a 2019 arson attack on an animation studio that killed 36 people, local media reported

Sony sends termination letter to Zee over $10 billion India merger

Sony has called off a $10 billion dollar merger with India's Zee Entertainment

Hundreds cut off after Japan quake that killed 78

The powerful main tremor, followed by hundreds of aftershocks, injured at least 330 people, local authorities said.

Bangladesh on track to complete deal with Japan to retain duty-free access: official

Bangladesh looks to conclude the signing of the economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Japan by December 2025, as scheduled, to retain the duty-free market access to the third largest economy, Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh said.

March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024

Struggling Japan narrowly avoids technical recession

Gross domestic product inched up 0.1 percent between October and December from the previous three months

March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024

Manga on Bangabandhu wins bronze medal at 17th Japan International Manga Award

On 5 March 2024, at the 17th Japan International Manga Awards, a manga portraying the life and struggle of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman received a bronze medaeruml, making it the first Bangladeshi manga to be featured in and to have won such a prestigious award

February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024

Organisers keen on cricket in 2026 Asian Games despite venue woes

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is eager to have cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and is exploring the idea of converting a baseball stadium in Nagoya for this purpose.

February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024

Tokyo pledges a further $4.9 billion to help TSMC expand Japan production

TSMC, which is also expanding in the US and Germany, plans to ramp up to mass production in Japan before the end of the year

February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024

5 must-visit places in the world during spring season

In spring, the world is an exquisite place. The days are longer with endless opportunities for adventure, the flowers are in full bloom, and the sun is beaming. So, there is no doubt that it is one of the finest seasons for vacations. While there are many destinations to visit in spring, a few stand out. So, take a look at these 5 best places in the world, which are ideal for springtime travel!

January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024

Japan man gets death sentence for killing 36 in anime studio arson

A Japanese court handed down a death sentence Thursday to the perpetrator of a 2019 arson attack on an animation studio that killed 36 people, local media reported

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Sony sends termination letter to Zee over $10 billion India merger

Sony has called off a $10 billion dollar merger with India's Zee Entertainment

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

Hundreds cut off after Japan quake that killed 78

The powerful main tremor, followed by hundreds of aftershocks, injured at least 330 people, local authorities said.

December 27, 2023
December 27, 2023

Bangladesh on track to complete deal with Japan to retain duty-free access: official

Bangladesh looks to conclude the signing of the economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Japan by December 2025, as scheduled, to retain the duty-free market access to the third largest economy, Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh said.

December 14, 2023
December 14, 2023

A Traveller’s Delight: 3 Places to Visit in Asia to Enjoy Snowfall

Here are 3 destinations with extraordinary snowfall views and a soothing ambience that you will cherish for the rest of your life.

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