Belt and Road
China's Belt and Road pivots from coal plants to data centers
Concern about costs puts more focus on biotech and digital projects
Africa
International relations
G-7 to show commitment to Global South, Kishida says in Africa
Ghanian and Kenyan leaders affirm opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
International relations
Japan's Kishida vows $500m in financial support to Africa
PM and Ghanaian president stress need for transparency in development aid
Interview
Investment in developing nations may hit 20-year low: World Bank official
Private-sector money to poorest areas is sinking, agency chief warns
International relations
Japan, Egypt seek resumption of democratic transition in Sudan
Russia's war in Ukraine an 'outrageous act' against international order, Kishida says
International relations
Kengo Kuma repays Ghana for inspiration by designing school
Star Japanese architect made 'most important trip' of his life to Africa in 1978
International relations
Japanese in Sudan evacuated by Self-Defense Forces plane: Kishida
Airlift carries 45 Japanese residents and their families
International relations
South Korea says it evacuated 28 citizens, some Japanese from Sudan
Stranded people flown out of conflict-torn nation on military plane
International relations
Foreign states rush risky Sudan evacuation; some foreigners hurt
Fighting rages during Eid holiday, violating cease-fire
International relations
Japan steps up diplomacy to avoid 'losing' Global South to China
Kishida plots Africa tour ahead of G-7 summit to compete for influence
International relations
Japan to send SDF to rescue nationals in Sudan
Military clashes leave embassy staff with food and water shortage
Society
Japan grants refugee status to gay woman facing persecution in Uganda
Rare move comes after Osaka court ruled deportation order was illegal
Energy
China holds upper hand in battle with U.S. for Africa's energy
Growing competition could 'reshape global power dynamics,' analyst says
Energy
China's Sinopec to take stake in Qatar's LNG expansion project
North Field East deal expands Chinese gas company's partnership with QatarEnergy
International relations
Japan's Kishida plans Africa trip to woo Global South ahead of G-7
First trip by Japanese leader in seven years aims to counter China and Russia
Economy
Yellen says don't 'overdo the negativism' on global economy
U.S. Treasury chief pushes back against IMF warnings, calling overall outlook 'reasonably bright'
Opinion
China must tame its donkey trade for Africa's sake
Smugglers hurt continent's rural poor to meet demand for traditional medicine
International relations
U.S. touts export curbs on surveillance tools at democracy summit
Participant list shows focus on Africa amid competition for clout with China, Russia
International relations
Harris maintains U.S. engagement with Africa to counter China, Russia
Vice president latest top official to visit with stops in Ghana, Zambia and Tanzania
Belt and Road
China's Africa Belt and Road investment drops as West spends more
U.S. and EU seek the kind of influence Beijing has spent decades building
