Japan and AfDB Launch Africa-Asia Platform to Boost Youth Innovation
The African Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with Japanese institutions, has officially launched the Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform, a new initiative
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Osaka Showcases Carbon-Neutral Tech at EXPO 2025
Osaka Prefecture has reaffirmed its ambition to become a carbon-neutral, technologically advanced city, after showcasing a range of innovative environmental
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Tolaram and Toyota Tsusho Sign MoU to Explore Strategic Partnership in Africa
Tolaram Pte. Ltd. and Toyota Tsusho Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic partnership focused
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AfDB Chief Economist Tells Japan: Africa is the World’s Next Growth Frontier
Africa’s growing economic strength and vast investment potential took centre stage as a high-level delegation from the African Development Bank
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Global Demand for Industrial Robots Doubles in a Decade, IFR Report Shows
Global demand for industrial robots has surged dramatically over the past decade, with installations more than doubling to reach 542,076
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Afreximbank’s A-/Stable Rating Affirmed by Japan Credit Rating Agency
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has had its A- issuer credit rating with a stable outlook reaffirmed by the Japan
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AfDB Backs African Universities as Innovation Hubs Driving Growth and Jobs
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting African universities as hubs of innovation, entrepreneurship and social
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AfDB Partners with Japan on Sustainable Road Maintenance in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Shimizu Corporation, Kao Corporation and Nippon Road
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Japan Reaffirms Support for EAC in Harnessing Technology to Boost Regional Trade
Japan has pledged renewed support to the East African Community (EAC) in leveraging technology to strengthen regional trade facilitation and
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Kenya’s Ruto Calls for Overhaul of Global Credit Ratings at TICAD9
Kenyan President William Ruto has renewed his criticism of the way international financial institutions assess Africa’s creditworthiness, saying the current
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