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How can countries sustain growth when the conditions that powered earlier development gains are becoming less reliable? That question anchored the Growth Academy, co-hosted by the World Bank Group’s Institute …

On the eve of Japan’s FIFA World Cup round of 32 clash against Brazil, Kubo Takefusa had this to say about his left-knee injury that has kept him out of the last two games: …

TOKYO, June 1, 2026 — World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and Minister of Finance of Japan Satsuki Katayama today agreed to strengthen collaboration on helping developing countries build more resilient …

Since making their debut at France 1998, Japan have not missed a FIFA World Cup. They were the first non-host nation to book their spot in North America this summer, comfortably qualifying for their …

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$2 million from the Government of Japan to support vulnerable communities affected by disasters across Pakistan. …

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia and with financial support from the Government of Japan, today launched …

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Asia’s premier international football tournament for women’s national teams, has crowned continental champions since its inception in 1975. Held every four years in its current format, the competition …

Vienna, 25 February 2026 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations in Vienna jointly organized a kick-off ceremony today to …

The UN Human Rights Council – the world’s principal defender of vulnerable people worldwide – has elected an Indonesian diplomat to be President for 2026 in a first for the country. Under Council rules, …

Top associate nation players from across the globe will be in Zimbabwe and Namibia for the U19 World Cup from January 15 to February 6. The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World …