Palau International Airport (Rhealyn C. Pojas) File Photo The $28 million dollar loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to renovate and expand Palau’s existing airport terminal no longer require a guarantee or signature from the Republic of Palau, according to the letter from President Remengesau to Senate President Hokkons Baules and House of Delegates […]
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Japan, Palau exchange notes on 400-million yen Japanese grant aid
Front row: Palau Ambassador to Japan Francis Matsutaro (left) and Japan Ambassador to Palau Toshiyuki Yamada (right) during the exchanging of notes for the two Japanese grant aid worth 400-million yen. Behind them are Palau President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. (left) and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (right). (Photo courtesy of Japan Embassy) Palau and […]
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Japan pledges 400 million yen to help beef up Palau’s maritime security
Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Japan Japan had pledged $400 million yen or $3.6 million to help boost Palau’s maritime security, the office of the President in Palau confirmed in a text message yesterday evening, March 11. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Palau President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. had reportedly signed a […]
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Japan,Taiwan favor delay of marine sanctuary law
Japan and Taiwan, two of Palau’s most generous allies are in support of the delay of the January 1, 2020 implementation of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary (PNMS), to allow their fishermen to continue access of the nation’s tuna stocks. The Senate Committee on Resource, Commerce, Trade, and Development sought Japan and Taiwan embassies comments […]
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US, Japan, Australia are important partners for Micronesia: MPS chair
19th Micronesia Presidents’ Summit (MPS) and Palau President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. The chairperson of the 19th Micronesia Presidents’ Summit (MPS), Palau President Tommy Remengesau, Jr., said that the United States, Australia, and Japan are important partners of the Micronesian region and that leaders are willing to work with the three big countries in addressing several […]
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Palauan student wins Palau-Japan logo design competition
A Palauan student was chosen as winner among the pool of participants from Japan and Palau who competed for the logo design contest for the 25th anniversary celebration of Palau and Japan’s diplomatic ties. Risa Ulechong, a student of Mindszenty High School, was awarded during the 9th Japan Fair at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center on […]