India, April 13 -- Barneys Hard Seltzer, India's pioneering wellness beverage brand, has raised an undisclosed amount from The Chennai Angels (TCA) as part of its Pre-Series A round. The company is also backed by existing investors including Mumbai Angels, Chandigarh Angel Network, ah! Ventures, and other notable angels.The funds will be utilized towards working capital, marketing, team expansion, licensing, and statutory obligations as the company scales its presence across key markets.Barneys ...
TOKYO, April 13 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On March 13, "White paper on Development Cooperation-Japan's International Cooperation" was published. Every year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan publishes a White Paper on Development Cooperation. The Paper summarizes Japan's policies on development cooperation by issues and regions as well as its achievements over the course of the year. The 2025 edition of the White Paper on Development Coop...
TOKYO, April 13 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On March 13, commencing at 11:30 a.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with the Hon. Ralph REGENVANU, Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology and Geo-Hazards, Energy, Environment and National Disaster Management of the Republic of Vanuatu, who is visiting Japan. The overview of the meeting is as follows. At the outset, S...
TOKYO, April 13 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On March 13, commencing at 1:20 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, received a courtesy call by the delegation of members of Business Co-operation Committees of Japan and India, co-headed by Mr. Rohit Relan, Co-Chairman, India-Japan Business Co-operation Committee and Mr. YASUNAGA Tatsuo, Chairman, Japan-India Business Co-operation Committee. The...
TOKYO, April 13 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: The Government of Japan and the Government of the Czech Republic have reached agreement in principle on a new Tax Convention replacing the current Tax Convention (Convention between Japan and the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income), which entered into force in 1978. The new Convention reinforces or introduces provisions for the purposes of...
TOKYO, April 13 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: From late February to mid-March, Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS TOOWOOMBA conducted monitoring and surveillance activities against illicit maritime activities, including ship-to-ship transfers with North Korean-flagged vessels prohibited by the United Nations Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs), in waters surrounding Japan. It was the fourteenth time Royal Australian Navy vessel to engage in these a...
TOKYO, April 13 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release: On March 13, Mr. HORII Iwao, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended the St Patrick's Day Reception held at the Embassy of Ireland in Tokyo, and delivered his remarks on behalf of the Government of Japan. From Ireland, Mr. Sean Canney, TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rails and Ports, attended the reception and talked with State Minister HORII. The overview of hi...
India, April 13 -- India's young car owners are not just buying insurance; they're redefining how it fits into their lives. In 2026, Gen Z and millennial buyers are driving a clear shift toward digital-first, transparent, and highly personalised motor insurance, moving away from traditional, one-size-fits-all policies.This evolution is being shaped by a generation that values speed, clarity, and control. From researching policies online to choosing coverage based on lifestyle needs, young driver...
TOKYO, April 13 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On April 13, commencing at 15:00 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a telephone meeting with H.E. Mr. To Lam, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. At the outset, Prime Minister TAKAICHI offered her congratulations to Secretary General and President To Lam on the General Secretary's...
TOKYO, April 13 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On April 10, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi received a courtesy call from the British band Deep Purple at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....