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MUFG Bank: Deterioration of Professional Ethics Is Intolerable
Employee theft should never occur at banks, which hold their customers’ precious assets. The deterioration in professional ethics is serious. The r...
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Top International News of 2024: How Should The World Face ‘America First’?
Amid the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, a person who advocates “America First” will once again become a U.S. president. How should th...
December 23, 2024
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Science Council of Japan’s Reform: Change Body to Organization That Will Contribute to Society
The selfish insistence by the Science Council of Japan (SCJ) on refusing government involvement in personnel and operational matters while seeking ...
December 22, 2024
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Looking Back at Japan in 2024: Nature’s Fury Disrupted the Tranquility of New Year’s Day
The major earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula at the very beginning of the New Year caused many deaths and changed people’s lives completely....
December 22, 2024
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Outline of Tax System Reform: Parties Should Refrain from Irresponsible Optimism
If the tax system is changed, there will be those who will benefit from it and those who will have more of a burden to bear. The role of politics i...
December 21, 2024
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New Keidanren Chairman: Selection from Financial Circle Reflects Changing Times
It has long been argued that the presence of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) has been declining. How can the federation improve its ability t...
December 21, 2024
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Rocket Launch Failure: Ordeal An Unavoidable Part of Early Stages of Development
Space development led by the private sector is progressing around the world. Japan must make up for its delay in such development and be prepared t...
December 20, 2024
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Stabbing Attack on Junior High School Students: Why Was A Girl Deprived of Her Life and Future?
What on earth was the purpose of a male suspect attacking two junior high school students? The background and motive behind this shocking incident,...
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Political Turmoil in Germany, France: Dark Clouds Cast over Stability in Europe
The coalition government in Germany has collapsed, and the French cabinet has been forced to resign en masse. Both countries, which are at the core...
December 19, 2024
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Honda and Nissan: Major Reorganization Meant to Confront A Period of Transformation
By launching a large-scale reorganization, Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co., two companies that represent Japan, may be seeking to confront wha...
December 19, 2024
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Energy Plan: Utilization of Nuclear Power Needed for Decarbonization
To achieve both decarbonization and a stable supply of electricity, there is a need to make use of nuclear power generation. It is also essential t...
December 18, 2024
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Funds Control Law to Be Revised Again: A Step Forward toward Transparency of Political Funds
Bills, including one to revise the Political Funds Control Law with a focus on abolishing political activity funds, are likely to be passed during ...
December 18, 2024
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Damages from Cosmetic Treatments: How Will Safety of Operations Be Ensured?
Demand is increasing for cosmetic treatments, such as the formation of double eyelids and hair removal. However, not a few medical institutions do ...
December 17, 2024
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Joint Development of Frigates: Take This Opportunity to Boost Security Cooperation with Australia
If Japan and Australia could jointly develop frigates, it would improve their ability for interoperation using the vessels and strengthen the frame...
December 17, 2024
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Gender Wage Gap: Expedite Efforts to Improve Treatment of Non-regular Employees
There has been an increase in the number of working women, but many challenges also remain, such as the difficulty that those who left their jobs t...
December 16, 2024
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