Japanese researchers to begin human trial for Nipah vaccine in April
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A team of researchers in Japan has announced a clinical trial to confirm a vaccine’s efficacy against the deadly Nipah virus in humans. The vaccine candidate developed at the University of Tokyo is set to start clinical trials in Belgium in April, Nikkei Asia, a Japan-based English-language news magazine, reported. […]
Soha Ali Khan soaks in the various offerings of Japan with Kunal Kemmu & daughter Inaaya
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan decided to soak in the various gifts Japan has to offer with husband Kunal Kemmu and daughter Inaaya during their latest family getaway. Soha took to her official Instagram handle and published a couple of snippets from her visit to Japan with her family. The primary pic […]
South Korea holds talks with US, Japan over North Korea missile launch
Seoul, Jan 28 (IANS) South Korea, the United States and Japan discussed North Korea’s latest missile launch and coordination efforts in three-way phone talks the previous day, Seoul’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Baek Yong-jin, director general for the Korean Peninsula policy, spoke by phone with Dan Cintron, acting US deputy assistant secretary of state, […]
US, Australia, Japan, Finland, Sri Lanka extend wishes to India on Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day on Monday, wishes poured in from several countries as well as missions of several nations on the special occasion. US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, extending his greetings to the people, said that he is honoured to witness the Republic Day Parade. “Happy […]
India’s UPI likely to land in Japan after trials with NTT Data: Report
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) India’s QR‑code payment network, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), is expanding beyond its borders, with Japan among countries trialling the system to serve growing numbers of Indian tourists, a report has said. The report from Nikkei Asia said that Japanese IT services company NTT Data is partnering with National Payments […]
India, Japan bolster strategic and economic ties
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The India-Japan Foreign Ministers’ dialogue in New Delhi this month reflects the strengthening of the “Special Strategic and Global Partnership” between two Indo-Pacific heavyweights navigating geopolitical flux. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, reaffirmed the ‘Japan-India Joint Vision for the Next Decade’ unveiled during Prime […]
Indian envoy, Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture Vice Governor discuss strengthening cooperation
Tokyo, Jan 20 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick held a meeting with Yamanashi Prefecture’s Vice Governor Junichi Ishidera on Tuesday, discussing forward cooperation between Yamanashi Prefecture and various Indian states. “Ambassador Ms. Nagma Mallick met with Vice Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, H.E. Mr. Junichi Ishidera and discussed taking forward cooperation between Yamanashi Prefecture […]
India, Japan discuss economic security, cultural connect and AI
Tokyo, Jan 19 (IANS) India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick held a meeting with Japan’s Minister of Economic Security in Tokyo on Monday, discussing various facets of bilateral partnership, including Economic Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cultural connect. “Ambassador-designate Nagma M Mallick called on Minister Onoda Kimi. They discussed the various facets of India-Japan partnership, […]
India-Japan ties deepen amid China’s growing Indo-Pacific aggression: Report
New Delhi/Tokyo, Jan 19 (IANS) The recent visit of Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to India marked an “execution phase” in bilateral ties, moving from visionary agreements to tangible outcomes. Through diversified partnerships between the two nations, India enhances its strategic autonomy, reducing dependence on any singular power while promoting free and open Indo-Pacific principles […]
US, Japan underscore alliance in security, economic talks
Washington, Jan 17 (IANS) The United States and Japan reaffirmed the central role of their alliance in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific this week, as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. Senior officials from both countries held a series of high-level meetings spanning defence, diplomacy, and economic cooperation […]
