Japanese global trading firm Sojitz Corporation and the Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) had signed an agreement in July to work together in getting airplane companies to open more flights to Palau and also to promote the country as a destination. Ayako Mochizuki of Sojitz’s Aerospace and Transportation Project Division told the Times in an interview […]
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Japanese envoy says climate change center in Samoa could benefit the region
Japanese Assistant Secretary and International Press Division Director Naoaki Kamoshida told the Times that although the Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC) that is supported by Japan and New Zealand is built in Samoa, it could benefit the whole region. Kamoshida said that the PCCC will serve as a regional center for climate change and disaster […]
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South Korea to remove Japan from preferred trade list
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Monday that it has decided to remove Japan from a list of nations receiving preferential treatment in trade in what was seen as a tit-for-tat move following Tokyo’s recent decision to downgrade Seoul’s trade status amid a diplomatic row. It wasn’t immediately clear how South Korea’s tightened […]
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Japan Foreign Minister presents commendation to Palau Judo Federation
Japan Foreign Minister Taro Kono presented the Foreign Minister’s Commendation 2019 to the Palau Judo Federation on August 6, 2019 at the Palau National Gym in recognition of their significant contribution to the promotion of mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and Palau through Judo. Palau Judo Federation is the first recipient of the Foreign […]
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Japan Foreign Minister wants Japanese airlines to step up direct flights to Palau
Japan Foreign Minister Taro Kono said that he will personally ask Japanese airplane companies to consider stepping up their charter flight operations and start direct flights to Palau. Kono, during his first visit to Palau on August 6, said that he recognized the importance of having direct flights in tourism. “I saw the nature of […]
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Taiwanese businessman, Japan Foreign Minister awarded honorary citizenship
Updated August 9, 2019 | 8:23pm A Taiwanese businessman and Japan’s foreign minister were recently bestowed the “honorary citizenship” title by Palau’s government. Businessman Eugene T. C. Wu, chairman of the Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital (SKH) in Taiwan and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono received the accolade for their significant contributions to Palau. […]