August 8, 2024
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Colombo, 8th August 2024: Casio Computer Co. Ltd, headquartered in Japan recently got a significant enforcement action conducted in Sri Lanka as part of the Casio Group’s IP Enforcement Policy to combat the escalating issue of Casio’s counterfeits in the Sri Lankan market and protect its valued consumers.     In a recent coordinated effort […]

July 25, 2024

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The Managing Director of Onomichi Dockyard Company, Japan, and Director of Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), Kunio Kobatake, recently visited Hambantota International Port (HIP). This visit follows a newly signed agreement between CDPLC and the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) to construct a state-of-the-art ship repair workshop at the port.     Johnson Liu, Chief Representative […]

June 25, 2024

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Physical health and movement are vital for all ages to boost strength, mobility and wellbeing. According to a study conducted by the Kobe University in Japan, the loss of muscle mass, as a result of reduced physical activity, has become a significant issue as individuals get older. Building up strength and agility through physical activity […]

June 19, 2024
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HIKOKI FLEXIBILITY meets DSL REACH Sri Lanka’s leading automotive spare parts importer Douglas & Sons (Pvt) Ltd (DSL), marked another milestone in their illustrious history with a strategic partnership with world-renowned power tool manufacturer HIKOKI  Japan, to bring down the absolute best range of power tools currently being used worldwide. The announcement regarding the partnership […]

May 16, 2024
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Japan’s Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. HOSAKA Yasushi met with Hon’ble Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud, MP at MOFA on 15 May 2024. HFM thanked the Vice Minister for representing the government of Japan in the ICPD30 Global Dialogue in Dhaka. He recalled the unwavering Japanese support for the cause of our […]

May 6, 2024
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1min20
Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa visited the Vijitha Yapa Bookshop at Flower Road (Pittala Handiya) on Saturday night. Vijitha Yapa Bookshop is a publisher of books promoting the Japanese language. The Foreign Minister and the Japanese Ambassador were particularly interested in books on Sri Lanka and the books for children. The Foreign Minister was given […]

April 25, 2024

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25 April 2024, COLOMBO – The Japanese Government has provided a grant of US$3 million through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to strengthen inland fisheries and improve rural livelihoods in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries. The US$ 3 million initiative will bolster food and nutritional security and fortify resilience […]

February 20, 2024
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Tourism in Sri Lanka is on a high growth trajectory following a boost in Sri Lanka’s potential as a must-visit destination. Visa free travel for tourists from China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan has provided the right nudge for tourists to put Sri Lanka on the top of their travel bucket list. Nationals […]

January 22, 2024
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22nd January 2024, Colombo: The Sri Lanka Professional Association in Japan (SLPAJ), in partnership with the Sri Lankan Embassy in Japan, proudly presents the annual Kakehashi event, a powerful platform that connects Sri Lankan startups with investors, fostering growth and expansion. The event is held from October to January, online and through social media, and […]


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