An Osaka nursery is going the extra mile to stop Vietnamese kids falling behind

[ad_1] Osaka – A nursery located in a part of the western metropolis of Osaka — an area known for its diverse ethnic mix — offers a window into what Japan could be if it continues to look for overseas solutions to its demographic challenges.In the city's Ikuno Ward, where a fifth of the residents are non-Japanese, around half the preschoolers at the Ikunokomorebi Hoikuen are either Vietnamese nationals or […]

January 22, 2024 1

Japan

New geopark museum, cycle park showcase Tsukuba’s attractions

[ad_1] The Ibaraki city of Tsukuba in November launched a new facility, Mt. Tsukuba Gate Park, that focuses on promoting the charms of the Mt. Tsukuba Area Geopark and supporting Japan’s cycling culture. City officials stationed there explained what the facility offers and how they aim to nurture the civic pride of local residents and their children. Mt. Tsukuba Gate Park comprises Tsukuba Geo Museum and Cycle Park Tsukuba. The […]

January 22, 2024 1

Japan

Tougher funds law eyed as LDP’s Motegi and Aso look to keep factions

[ad_1] Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Toshimitsu Motegi on Sunday urged a strengthening of the political funds control law, suggesting the introduction of a guilt-by-association system amid a fundraising scandal that saw Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announce last week that he would dissolve the LDP faction he once led.Motegi, speaking on an NHK program, said a system must be put in place to hold lawmakers accountable for the management of political […]

January 22, 2024 1

Japan

Manila gets tough in the South China Sea as a showdown looms

[ad_1] While Taiwan has long been considered a potential flashpoint between the U.S. and China, another geopolitical storm may be brewing in the South China Sea — one that could force Washington to make some difficult choices.From laser pointers blinding Philippine sailors to collisions at sea near key military outposts, tensions are rapidly surging between Manila and Beijing in these strategically and economically important waters, where the two have overlapping […]

January 22, 2024 1

Japan

More students in quake-hit area relocate to continue studies

[ad_1] Junior high school students board a bus in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, for a mass relocation to Kanazawa on Sunday. | Kyodo Parents see off junior high school students who are heading to Kanazawa for mass relocation from Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Sunday. | Kyodo [ad_2] Source link

January 22, 2024 1

Africa

Africa: Guterres Calls for UN Security Council Reform, Makes Case for Africa

[ad_1] "How can we accept that Africa still lacks a single Permanent Member in the Security Council?" UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday questioned the lopsided representation at the UN Security Council. He also made a case for Africa to have a permanent seat on the council. "How can we accept that Africa still lacks a single Permanent Member in the Security Council?" he asked in a post on X. There has been increased questioning of the structure of the […]

January 22, 2024 2

Entertainment

Africa: Prime Video Cuts Funding in Africa, Middle East

[ad_1] Stakeholders have described it as a sad development for the African film and television industry. Amazon Prime Video is undergoing a strategic shift in its international operations, directing its attention towards European original content, Variety is reporting. The platform has decided to downsize and reduce funding and resources allocated to Africa and the Middle East, concentrating on its European originals. By implication, the streaming platform would no longer fund original content from Nigeria and halt the commissioning of new […]

January 22, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: Us Secretary of State Blinken Travels to Nigeria, Three Other African Countries

[ad_1] Secretary Blinken's goal is to strengthen ties with Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken kicks off a week-long visit - 21 to 26 January - to some African countries Sunday, seeking to build on the December 2022 US-Africa Leaders' Summit and expand fast-growing economic, development and security partnerships across the continent. Mr. Blinken's first stop is Cabo Verde off Africa's western coast. The archipelago nation is a powerful example of fruitful US […]

January 22, 2024 2

News

Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire: Interview – Afcon 2023 Extra: ‘What Nigeria Can Learn From Cote d’Ivoire’s Leadership’

[ad_1] The Africa Cup of Nations has put Cote d'Ivoire on display as the best of African footballing talent dazzles the world with their skills. The Africa Cup of Nations has put Cote d'Ivoire on display as the best of African footballing talent dazzles the world with their skills. Apart from the football spectacle and grandeur linked with the AFCON tournament, Cote d'Ivoire seems to be a nation on an upward trajectory after a violent civil war. Though far from […]

January 22, 2024 2

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