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At the India-Japan Business Conference in Kolkata, Takuro Takeuchi explains why Japanese SMEs remain hesitant to invest in India and how JICA's evolving approach could transform diplomatic goodwill into lasting entrepreneurial partnerships.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's maiden India visit marked a strategic turning point, deepening India-Japan cooperation across defence, technology, economic security, clean energy and the Indo-Pacific.

A new Memorandum of Understanding between the Indian Ports Association (IPA), CMEC at RIS, and Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute (JTTRI) marks a significant step in India–Japan maritime cooperation. The partnership aims to strengthen research, port development, connectivity, and supply chain resilience while supporting broader Indo-Pacific strategic objectives. MoU Signing Ceremony among Indian Ports Association, Centre for Maritime Economy and Connectivity (CME

How Rabindranath Tagore saw in Japan both Asia’s modern promise and the dangers of nationalism, shaping an early India–Japan civilizational dialogue.

SGT University has inaugurated the Japan Education and Skill Development Cell (JESDC) in partnership with the Indo Japan Chamber of Commerce. The initiative aims to strengthen India–Japan educational cooperation by promoting Japanese language learning, skill development, academic exchange, internships, and career pathways for students seeking global opportunities. SGT University inaugurates the Japan Education and Skill Development Cell in collaboration with the Indo Japan Ch

In an exclusive conversation, Hitomi Sato discusses India-Japan relations, economic cooperation, innovation, infrastructure and the future of the Indo-Pacific.

India and Japan strengthens their strategic and economic partnership, trade exhibitions like the India Trend Fair TOKYO 2026 and Indian Fashion & Lifestyle Show Osaka are emerging as powerful platforms connecting business, culture and innovation. Beyond commerce, these events reflect the growing convergence of sustainable manufacturing, creative industries and Indo-Pacific economic cooperation between Asia’s two major democracies. As India and Japan continue to deepen their s

Gujarat is rapidly emerging as Japan’s most important economic and strategic partner in India. From semiconductors and advanced manufacturing to cultural diplomacy and industrial investment, the Gujarat–Japan partnership is shaping the future of India–Japan cooperation.

At a time when nations grapple with balancing tradition and modernity, the reflections of Swami Vivekananda’s journey through Japan in the 1890s offer a remarkably relevant perspective. Witnessing a society that embraced progress without losing its cultural soul, Vivekananda saw in Japan a powerful model for Asia’s resurgence. Today, as India and Japan deepen their partnership across education, culture, and innovation, his insights continue to resonate, reminding us that true

High‑level engagements and agreements between India and Japan underscore the growing depth of their Special Strategic and Global Partnership . From currency swap frameworks and maritime security dialogues to healthcare investments and sub‑national diplomacy, the relationship is evolving into a multi‑dimensional mechanism that addresses both economic vulnerabilities and geopolitical shifts. This article explores how New Delhi and Tokyo are operationalizing their partnership t

A new chapter in India–Japan tech collaboration is taking shape as T-Hub and JETRO join hands to build a cross-border innovation corridor for startups. Announced on 12 March 2026, the partnership aims to connect the dynamic startup ecosystems of India and Japan, enabling collaboration in deep tech, artificial intelligence, mobility, Industry 4.0, smart infrastructure, and healthcare innovation. Source: Internet In the world of global tech, a real shift is taking place toward

Japan’s political landscape has entered a historic phase with the rise of its first female Prime Minister, but continuity rather than disruption may define the country’s foreign policy. Unlikely to tamper with Shinzo Abe’s pro-India foreign policy, the new leadership is expected to deepen strategic cooperation with India while reinforcing Japan’s China+1 strategy to diversify supply chains and investments. As geopolitical tensions reshape global economic alliances, the evolvi