Palau President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. said that the leadership of Japan’s former Emperor Akihito had made the friendship between Palau and Japan stronger. In his message to the former Emperor Akihito, who officially abdicated the throne Tuesday, April 30, Remengesau expressed his appreciation for all the works that the former Emperor had done under his […]
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2020 Japanese government scholarships now accepting applications
Applications for 3 types of Japanese government scholarships annually offered in Palau through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) are now available at the Embassy of Japan. These scholarships are offered for research (postgraduate), undergraduate and specialized training college programs. Palauan students who are born after 2nd of April, 1995 are […]
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JICA water supply improvement project facilities repaired
A year has passed since the completion of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Water Supply Improvement Project which activated the one-year warranty against defects as stated in the contract between Palau Public Utilities Corporation (PPUC) and contractor Tobishima Corporation. An inspection of all facilities done through the project was conducted on April 22,2019. All […]
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Katsuo Fuji presented with the Japanese Ambassador’s Commendation
The Embassy of Japan presented Katsuo Fuji with the Japanese Ambassador’s Commendation in recognition of his dedication and services to the expanding Japan-Palau relations. This was especially in the area of environmental cooperation. The Ambassador’s Commendation is awarded by Ambassadors of Japan for individuals and groups who have been dedicated to fostering ties between Japan […]
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Japan pours out over $7-M for Palau’s disaster risk reduction projects
Japan, through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), had allocated millions of dollars to enhance disaster risk reduction infrastructures and projects of North Pacific island countries with Palau receiving a total of $7,500,000 from the grant. National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) Coordinator Waymine Towai, during the signing of the grant program yesterday, April 22, told […]
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Japan invites Palau for Women Political Leaders Summit
The House of Representatives of Japan has invited a delegation of Palauan female parliamentarians to participate in Women Political Leaders (WPL) Summit 2019 to be held on 25th to 27th of June. The responsibility to set up a delegation of maximum three female parliamentarians lies with President of Senate HokkonsBaules. The three day summit will […]