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Japan commits $2.1m to support postgraduate scholarships for public officials

Ghanaian Times

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July 6, 2026

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The government of Japan has committed 341 million Japanese Yen, approximately 2.11 million US dollars, to support postgraduate scholarships for young Ghanaian government officials. The funding, under the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS), is expected to strengthen the country’s human resource capacity by enabling selected public officials to pursue Master’s and Ph.D. programmes The post Japan commits 2.1m to support postgraduate scholarships for public officials appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

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BERNAMA

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· Jul 9, 2026

World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 9, 2026

CAMBODIA 1. JAPAN’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR CIVIL SERVANTS -- FRESH NEWS Japan will provide a US42.8 million (RM175 million) grant for human resource development. Young Cambodian government officials will be able to pursue graduate studies at various Japanese universities under the programme.

Fark

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· Jul 7, 2026

For you foreign nationals seeking permanent Japanese residency, Japan will formalize income, language proficiency, and etiquette requirements so you don't stick out as a clueless foreigner [Obvious]

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The Japan Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Godiva Japan said to seek extension on $464 million leveraged buyout loan

Godiva Japan, which was taken over by Asian private equity fund MBK Partners in 2019, owes about ¥75 billion (464 million) by the end of this month, according to informed sources.

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· Jun 26, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇯🇵🇮🇷 Japan to provide $15 million in humanitarian assistance to Iran, Lebanon [...]

JUST IN: Japan to provide 15 million in humanitarian assistance to Iran, Lebanon and the West Bank.@BRICSNews

Times of India

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· Jun 23, 2026

Japan visa fee hike by 400% from July 1: Countries to be affected most, and all other questions answered

Japan visa fee hike by 400% from July 1: Countries to be affected most, and all other questions answered

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· Jul 1, 2026

KBS salur RM1.8 Juta buat Hakim Danish

PETALING JAYA: Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS) memberi jaminan tiada sebarang pemotongan peruntukan dilakukan terhadap pelumba muda sensasi negara, Hakim Danish Ramli apabila sebanyak RM1.8 juta disalurkan bagi musim 2026. Menteri Belia dan Sukan, Dr. Mohammed Taufiq Johari berkata, dana tersebut disalurkan menerusi geran padanan sukan dan kerjasama bersama Litar Antarabangsa Sepang (SIC) demi memastikan ... Read more The post KBS salur RM1.8 Juta buat Hakim Danish appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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Related coverage for "Japan commits $2.1m to support postgraduate scholarships for public officials": BERNAMA — World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 9, 2026. Fark — For you foreign nationals seeking permanent Japanese residency, Japan will formalize income, language proficiency, and etiquette requirements so you don't stick out as a clueless foreigner [Obvious]. The Japan Times — Godiva Japan said to seek extension on $464 million leveraged buyout loan . BRICS News — [Photo] JUST IN: 🇯🇵🇮🇷 Japan to provide $15 million in humanitarian assistance to Iran, Lebanon [...]. Times of India — Japan visa fee hike by 400% from July 1: Countries to be affected most, and all other questions answered. Utusan Malaysia — KBS salur RM1.8 Juta buat Hakim Danish