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New Trump administration: Having Too Many Yes-men Raises Concerns
The U.S. Republican Party, whose symbolic color is red, has gained control of the White House and both houses of Congress, creating a so-called red...
November 21, 2024
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Seven & i: Which Takeover Proposal Would Increase Value?
The founding family of Seven & i Holdings Co. has made a buyout proposal to counter an acquisition proposal from a Canadian company.
...November 21, 2024
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Annual Income Thresholds: Discuss Tax And Social Security Together
Many people hold back on increasing their working hours because if their income increases, they will be required to shoulder tax or social security...
November 20, 2024
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Increase in ‘Unclaimed Bodies’: Is It Sufficient to Leave Measures up to Local Govts?
The number of “unclaimed bodies” that have no one to retrieve them after death is increasing. As the population grays, this is expected to continue...
November 20, 2024
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Hyogo Gubernatorial Election: Information of Unknown Authenticity Has Spread
The will of the people as expressed in elections, which are the basis of democracy, must be respected.
...November 19, 2024
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GDP Increase: Make Urgent Preparations for Future Risks
The Japanese economy is slowly recovering, but the risks ahead are increasing. The government must urgently intensify its specific measures to prom...
November 19, 2024
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Mediating Mergers and Acquisitions: Create Environment for SMEs to Conduct Transactions with Peace of Mind
More and more small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) have gone out of business due to a severe shortage of successors. The loss of technological expe...
November 18, 2024
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APEC Meeting: Can Ishiba Fulfill Heavy Responsibilities of Summit Diplomacy?
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba can be said to have managed his meetings with the leaders of world superpowers without problems.
...November 18, 2024
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Freelance Law: Create Environment to Work with Peace of Mind
A new law to protect freelance workers who do not belong to any organization came into effect this month. As diverse ways of working become more wi...
November 17, 2024
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Suicides Among Schoolchildren: Adults Must Not Overlook Warning Signs
The number of children committing suicide is increasing. This is not just the case for junior high and high school students, but also elementary sc...
November 17, 2024
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Midterm Financial Results: Companies Should Review ‘Earning Power’ Anew
The performance of listed companies continued to recover after the COVID-19 pandemic, but their midterm financial results were down for the first t...
November 16, 2024
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Japanese Language Schools: Make Use of New Program to Improve Quality of Education
Foreign students who aim to study and work in Japan will become valuable contributors to the society of a declining population. The system for impr...
November 16, 2024
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Japanese Sake Making: Convey Cultural Value Both Inside And Outside Japan
The cultural value of the techniques used to make sake, shochu, awamori and other alcoholic beverages has won global recognition. It is hoped that ...
November 15, 2024
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Special Diet Session Closes: Debate on Policy Should Not Be Left behind
The extraordinary Diet session last month lasted only nine days and the House of Representatives was dissolved. Also, the recent special Diet sessi...
November 15, 2024
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School Non-attendance Hits Record High: Downward Trend in Age, Longer Absences A Cause for Concern
The number of students chronically absent from school is continuing to rise. Many children have irregular living habits and are not motivated to at...
November 14, 2024
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