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JTB Invites 159 High School/University Students and Others from Pacific Region to Japan While 10 Japanese University/Graduate Students Dispatched to PNG under “JENESYS2024” 

By Michelle Lauifata

TOKYO, July 1, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ — JTB Corp., a Japanese travel agency, implemented the “JENESYS2024” people-to-people exchange program for young people from Pacific Island countries from January to March 2025 in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the University of the South Pacific. Meanwhile, Japanese university and graduate school students … Continued

Bianqiao in Pingyi Emerges as New Hub for Wood, Home Furnishing Industry in Southern Shandong

By asianet

LINYI, China, Jun. 30, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Where traditional craftsmanship meets intelligent manufacturing, a new industrial city is rising — the Bianqiao High-End Wood and Home Furnishing Industrial Park, covering a planned area of 6 square kilometers. Its standout feature is the 800,000-square-meter “Pilot Zone for the Transformation and Upgrading of the Wood Industry.” It boasts a full … Continued

Honey Peach Industry Revitalizes Rural Development in Yinan County

By asianet

LINYI, China, Jun. 30, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– At the hillside peach orchard in Fengjiazhuangzi Village, Andi Town, Yinan County, Shandong Province, the trees are lush and thriving. Branches are heavy with plump, bright-red honey peaches. Local farmers and hired locals are busy harvesting the fruit. What was once barren land has now become a “fruit mountain,” boosting the village’s … Continued

Dongchangfu’s Manufacturing Sector Becomes Robust Growth Engine

By asianet

LIAOCHENG, China, Jun. 30, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In recent years, Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province has implemented the “Strong Manufacturing City” strategy. Centered on four key industries of new energy vehicles and components, bearings and retainers, high-precision tubing, and intelligent manufacturing, the district has launched five major action plans and promoted five batches of projects, supported by … Continued

Dongchangfu’s Cotton-Padded Jacket Paves Way for Rural Revitalization

By asianet

LIAOCHENG, China, Jun. 30, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In Houying Town, Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province, the cotton-padded jacket has become a buzzword. With over 130 factories, this small town keeps the jacket business buzzing year-round: spring’s for designing and crafting, summer’s all about sales, and fall and winter to fill orders.   Renowned as the “Town of Cotton-Padded Jacket,” Houying … Continued

SPS Survey on Theaters and Concert Halls in Japan Shows Growing Interest among Foreign Visitors in Japanese Performances

By Michelle Lauifata

TOKYO, June 30, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ — Suntory Publicity Service Ltd. (hereinafter “SPS”), which operates and provides consulting services for cultural and corporate facilities, has announced the results of its survey on the usage of Japanese theaters and concert halls by foreign visitors to Japan. Survey overview: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202506170689-O2-52mMq2T2.pdf The survey covered 750 people from South … Continued

2025 Eco Forum Global Guiyang to Kick off in July Spotlighting Global Green Transformation

By asianet

GUIYANG, China, June 27, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, the Information Office of Guizhou Provincial Government in China announced that, with the approval of the State Council, Eco Forum Global Guiyang 2025 will be held in Guiyang from July 5th to 6th. This 2-day-forumn will be hosted by the People’s Government of Guizhou Province. The theme of this year’s forum … Continued

Guizhou’s Fruitful Eco-Construction: from ‘Experimental Zone’ to ‘Pilot Zone’

By asianet

GUIYANG, China, June 26, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Guizhou, located in the southwest of China, is using an ecological pen to paint a gorgeous green picture along her mountains and rivers. From an ‘Experimental Zone’ to a ‘Pilot Zone’, Guizhou has embarked on a new path of green development characterized with prosperous economy, wealthy people and ecological beauty.   Significant Improvement in Eco–environment   Guizhou persists in … Continued

Guizhou’s Experience in Making “Ecological Value” from “Green Appearance”

By asianet

GUIYANG, China, June 26, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Guiyang, known as the “City of Forests”, is steadfastly putting the concept of building eco-civilization into practice. It has achieved remarkable achievements in eco-environment treatment, green industry development, and public participation in environmental protection, painting a beautiful picture of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.   Significant Improvement in Eco-Environment   … Continued