Page 24 - Japan

Russian FM Zakharova hints at strengthening defence amid Japan hostility

Zakharova criticised Tokyo for clinging to these already traditional training events, distorting their goals and content, and wrongly linking them with Russia's special military operation in Ukraine

Tokyo national stadium in consideration for track, field world championship

An inspection team from World Athletics the governing body of the sport met with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike on Wednesday and was to tour the stadium on Thursday

PM Modi arrives in New Delhi after participating in Quad Summit in Tokyo

At the Quad Summit, PM Modi highlighted India's consistent and principled position on the need for cessation of hostilities, resumption of dialogue and diplomacy

Russian and Chinese jets patrol East Asia skies, capping Biden's trip

Japan scrambled jets after Russian and Chinese warplanes neared its airspace while Tokyo was hosting leaders of the Quad group of countries, which includes the US, said Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi

PM Modi leaves for India after concluding his two-day Japan visit

"I had excellent discussions with the business leaders of Japan, and an engaging interaction with the vibrant Indian community in Japan," PM Modi said in a tweet

Leaders of Quad nations launch first-of-its-kind QUAD Fellowship

Leaders of Quad countries launched the QUAD Fellowship - a first-of-its-kind scholarship programme designed to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists

Australian PM commits to cut 43% carbon emissions by 2030 at Quad Summit

Australian PM Anthony Albanese sought to push the climate change agenda by committing to reduce carbon emissions in the country by 43 per cent by 2030 with an aim for net-zero emissions by 2050

Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden in Japan

US President Joe Biden said that Quad is "not just a passing fad but it means business," asserting that the four leaders of the grouping are to get things done for the region

Listen to voices of Asean, South Asia, Indo-Pacific: Kishida at Quad Summit

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida in his opening remarks at the Quad summit on Tuesday called upon the international community to listen to the voices of the Asean, South Asian and Indo-Pacific countries.

Quad moving ahead with a constructive agenda for Indo-Pacific: PM Modi

The mutual trust and determination among the Quad member countries is giving new energy to democratic forces and encouraging a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said

Quad leaders meet in Tokyo, discuss Indo-Pacific region, global issues

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia on Tuesday attended the second in-person meeting of Quad leaders in Tokyo

Explained: What's the 4-nation Quad group, where did it come from?

The Quad began as a loose partnership after the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, when the four countries joined together to provide humanitarian and disaster assistance to the affected region

Quad became important in short span, ensured peace in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi

Highlighting that Quad's scope has become extensive despite Covid, PM Modi said the mutual trust, and determination of the members countries is giving new energy and enthusiasm to democratic powers

Modi meets Japanese biz leaders, discusses investment avenues in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday courted top Japanese business leaders, including Masayoshi Son of SoftBank and Osamu Suzuki of Suzuki Motor Corp, to discuss investment opportunities in India

Prime Minister Modi invites Japanese youth to visit India 'at least once'

PM Modi said Swami Vivekanand was impressed by Japan and he had suggested that India's youth should at least once visit the country during their lives.

Live: Vinai Kumar Saxena named LG of Delhi after Anil Baijal's resignation

LIVE news updates: Vinai Kumar Saxena will be the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

India, Japan are 'natural partners': PM Modi to Indian community in Tokyo

India supplied 'Made in India' Covid-19 vaccines to crores of its citizens and also sent it to more than 100 countries, PM Modi tells Indian diaspora in Tokyo

PM meets business leaders in Japan ahead of Quad; invites for investment

Modi is scheduled to participate in the third Quad Leaders' Summit in Tokyo on Tuesday along with US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Kishida

PM Modi invites Japan's Uniqlo to join India's bid to become textile hub

PM Modi discussed Uniqlo's growing presence in India and investment opportunities for textile manufacturing under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme

PM Modi meets NEC chief in Tokyo; discusses 'ease of doing business'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Nobuhiro Endo, the head of Japanese multinational information technology electronic giant NEC Corporation. Modi "highlighted India's reform trajectory. He talked about opportunities in areas such as digital learning, FinTech, infra and logistics networks," PMO India tweeted. The Prime Minister appreciated NEC's role in India's telecommunication sector, especially in undertaking Chennai-Andaman & Nicobar Islands (CANI) and Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands (KLI) OFC projects, MEA said in a statement. He also highlighted investment opportunities under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. "They discussed various reforms being undertaken to enable ease of doing business in India including in industrial development, taxation and labour," the statement said. "They also discussed opportunities in India in new and emerging technologies." Endo spoke about opportunities in India in areas such as smart cities, emerging technologies and an innovative ..