By: Faith Chen TOKYO, Japan (October 12, 2025) — Minister of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development Ngiraibelas Tmetuchl and Bureau of Tourism Director Elangel Yanni Mesubed completed a working visit to Japan from October 10 to 12, focusing on cooperation in sustainable development, clean energy, and tourism-related innovation. On October 10, the delegation met […]
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Japan plunges into recession as US states start opening up
NEW YORK (AP) — Japan’s economy plunged into recession in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic squelched business activity, while leaders in the U.S. and Europe are weighing the risks and rewards of lifting COVID-19 restrictions knowing that a vaccine could take years to develop. India, meanwhile, recorded its biggest single-day surge with 5,242 […]
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The Second Assistance from Japanese Companies for COVID-19 Prevention and Control
On April 27, the vessel with sanitary liquid concentrate and spray bottles arrived in Palau through the assistance of Japanese private companies. Mr. Fuji, working for Koror State Government, initiated this project and some Japanese companies showed their willingness to cooperate with him for the residents in Palau due to its shortage of sanitary supplies […]
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The Second Assistance from Japan to Palau for COVID-19 Prevention and Control
As the first assistance from Japan for COVID-19 prevention and control, on 28th March, Sterilizing Alcohol Gel (1000 bottles) and Foam Hand Soap (1000 bottles) arrived at Palau International Airport, provided by Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) using a JAL flight. And now, as the second assistance from Japan, some Japanese companies are voluntarily preparing […]
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Palau receives disaster management support of $7.5 million from Japan via UNDP
While trying to manage and control COVID-19 pandemic since February of this year, Palau was also on the verge of the possible drought situation, a situation that could easily strain Palau’s resources, both human and material beyond its limit. This was a point marked by Vice President Raynold Oilouch and Japan Ambassador H.E. Karasawa Akira […]
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1000 bottles of sterilizing alcohol gel and foam hand soap to help with COVID-19 preventative measures.
A donation of a 1000 bottles of sterilizing alcohol gel and foam hand soap arrived at Palau International Airport on March 28th. Although there are still no cases for COVID-19 present in Palau, measures are still being taken so that it can either be prevented or controlled. The donated items were courtesy of Pan Pacific […]