Japan gives Rs. 131M for demining in North
Japan has once again shown its support for Sri Lanka by providing a new grant of about USD 450,000 (around Rs. 131.4 million) to help clear landmines in the Northern Province. This grant is part of Japan’s “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” and was signed by the Japanese Ambassador, Akio Isomata, and Mr. Ananda Chandrasiri from Delvon …
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Japan grants Rs.687M for public sector scholarships
The Government of Japan has granted Japanese Yen 332 million (approximately Rs. 687 million) to Sri Lanka under the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme for 2025. An Exchange of Notes and a Grant Agreement were signed yesterday, 24 July 2025, at the Ministry of Finance by Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Treasury, Ambassador ISOMATA …
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Govt. to expedite Japan-funded e-gate project at ports and airports
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May 27, 2025
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A high-level committee meeting was recently held at the Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Ministry
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Japan, Sri Lanka agree to enhance cooperation of defense forces
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and Sri Lankan Deputy Defense Minister Aruna Jayasekara agreed
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Japan urges Sri Lanka to seize reform opportunity and boost bilateral ties
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April 17, 2025
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As economic uncertainty looms globally, Sri Lanka should pursue strategic reforms, diversify exports,
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Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8 trln in damage, kill 300,000 people
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CNL Reporter
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April 1, 2025
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Japan’s economy could lose as much as $1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast,
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NPP MP reveals govt’s foreign employment plans for South Korea, Japan, and Israel
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Ajith Gihan has explained how the government intends to provide foreign employment opportunities in countries including South Korea, Japan, and Israel.
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Japan re-schedules Yen loans to Sri Lanka till 2042 at below 1-pct
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March 10, 2025
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Japan has rescheduled defaulted loans of 369.453 billion yen (about 2.5 billion Us dollars) due from Sri Lanka were rescheduled till 2042,
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