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Tax Balance Project To Revitalise Asunción’s Historic Centre Approved
A new initiative, termed the “Tax Balance Project,” has been approved by the Asunción’s Municipal Council responsible for overseeing the Historic Centre of Paraguay’s captial. The project seeks to stimulate investment in this culturally...
National Yerba Mate Day: The Guaraní Gift That Defines Paraguay
Every 11 October, Paraguay celebrates National Yerba Mate Day, honouring one of the most cherished Guaraní legacies. Scientifically known as Ilex paraguariensis, yerba mate (often used in traditional herbal drinks) shaped the identity of...
Migramóvil: Bringing Migration Services To Newcomers Across Paraguay
Paraguay’s National Directorate of Migration (Migraciones) launched new versions of its “Migramóvil” service. The service aims to bring faster and more convenient assistance to residents who live far from official Migration offices. The initiative...
Samurai Blue coach hails strikers after rescuing Paraguay draw
Osaka – Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hailed his World Cup-bound team's in-form strikers after Koki Ogawa and Ayase Ueda scored on Friday to rescue a 2-2 home friendly draw with Paraguay. Feyenoord's Ueda got a late equalizer in Osaka when he...
Football: Ueda goal salvages Japan 2-2 home draw with Paraguay
SUITA, Japan - A late goal from substitute Ayase Ueda handed Japan a 2-2 home draw with Paraguay in an international friendly on Friday after the hosts twice came from behind. On the back of a 0-0 draw with Mexico and a 2-0 loss to the United...
PASO elects Asunción, Paraguay to host 2031 Pan…
Delegates from Paraguay celebrate announcement (PASO screen capture) Asunción, Paraguay has been elected to host the 2031 Pan American Games at an Extraordinary General Assembly of the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) held in Santiago,...
Japan coach hails strikers after rescuing Paraguay draw
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu hailed his World Cup-bound team's in-form strikers after Koki Ogawa and Ayase Ueda scored on Friday to rescue a 2-2 home friendly draw with Paraguay. Japan coach hails strikers after rescuing Paraguay draw Feyenoord's...
P. Candies in Asunción: A Play Filled With Comedy, And Fully In English
The international play P. Candies is going to be represented in Asunción. While plays in Paraguay are normally presented in Spanish or Guaraní language, this one is 100% in English. P. Candies is not the first ever play presented in English in the...
USMNT's Folarin Balogun scores first Champions League goal of his career
Frederic Dides / AFP / Getty Images Folarin Balogun’s run of scoring form has hit the UEFA Champions League. Balogun, the U.S. men’s national team striker, scored the first Champions League goal of his career in Monaco’s League Phase match against...
How to watch today’s Japan vs Paraguay friendly game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time
Confirmed parties for the 2026 World Cup, Japan and Paraguay, will play an international friendly at Panasonic Stadium Suita on Friday. Set to host Brazil in another friendly this month, the Samurai Blue were winless during the September FIFA...
Japan grab last-gasp friendly draw with Paraguay
Japan scored an injury-time equaliser to earn a 2-2 friendly home draw with Paraguay on Friday as both World Cup-bound teams stepped up their preparations for next year's tournament. Substitute Ayase Ueda stooped to head home in the fourth minute...
Minister of State for Interior meets Paraguay FM
Minister of State for Interior Affairs H E Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al-Thani met yesterday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Paraguay H E Ruben Ramirez Lezcano, who is visiting the country. The two sides discussed...
Al Misnad meets Paraguay’s Foreign Minister
Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay H E Ruben Ramirez Lezcano, currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they discussed ways to support...
Football: Japan out to break international goal drought against Paraguay
Japan players make final preparations at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 9, 2025, on the eve of an international friendly against Paraguay. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will aim to end a recent goal drought when they host...
Migramóvil: Bringing Migration Services Across Paraguay
On Monday, 6 October 2025, the National Directorate of Migration (Migraciones) launched new versions of its “Migramóvil” service. The service aims to bring faster and more convenient assistance to residents who live far from official Migraciones...
Qatar, Paraguay sign visa exception pact
QNA Doha Minister of State for Interior Affairs HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay Ruben Ramirez Lezcano in Doha on Thursday. Discussion during the meeting dealt with several...
AL MISNAD MEETS PARAGUAY FOREIGN MINISTER
AL MISNAD MEETS PARAGUAY'S FOREIGN MINISTER Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay Ruben Ramirez Lezcano in Doha on Thursday. During the meeting,...
Connect With Experts And Investors: Join The Asunción Times’ Investing In Paraguay Forum
On Monday, 13 October 2025, The Asunción Times kicks off the Investing in Paraguay Forum at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Asunción, igniting a dynamic evening of insights into the country’s investment opportunities. The Forum, held from 18:30 to 22:00,...
Heroes Del Chaco: Paraguay’s Largest Open Neighbourhood Takes Shape
An ambitious residential development in Nueva Asunción, Paraguay’s fastest-growing urban area, is positioning itself as the country’s premier open neighbourhood. Heroes del Chaco, located just five minutes from central Asunción via the Heroes del...