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Will Shinsei be able to repay public funds after it becomes a unit of SBI?
Major online financial services provider SBI Holdings Inc. has successfully completed a tender offer for Shinsei Bank that was launched in September t...
December 15, 2021
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Govt’s rush to offer child benefits led to confusion at municipalities
The hasty decision by the government to provide benefits without clarifying its policy objectives may be behind the confusion. Prime Minister Fumio Ki...
December 15, 2021
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G7 must reaffirm unity to maintain free and open international order
The free and open international order is being shaken by challenges from China and Russia. In order to protect peace and prosperity, nations that plac...
December 14, 2021
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Rakuten, suspected of violating law, must build trust with merchants
Rakuten Group, Inc. is said to have been pressuring merchants on the online shopping mall it operates over the introduction of free delivery. The bull...
December 14, 2021
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Manage bluefin tuna stocks better to gain future increases to catch quota
Japan, as the largest consumer of bluefin tuna, needs to continue taking the initiative to help the recovery of the stock of the fish essential to Jap...
December 13, 2021
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Scholz’s new coalition to face test over how to deal with China, Russia
Germany’s new chancellor will be tested on his leadership in terms of how he will enhance the unity of his three-party coalition and how quickly he wi...
December 11, 2021
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Workers’ comp covers COVID-19, but the benefits are underutilized
Workers’ compensation insurance is an important safety net that protects the livelihoods of workers. In addition to accidents at work, it also covers ...
December 10, 2021
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Myanmar’s kangaroo court targets both Suu Kyi and democracy itself
The intention to end the political life of Aung San Suu Kyi, who has led Myanmar’s democratic government, is obvious. There is no legitimacy in a tria...
December 10, 2021
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Russia must understand the costs it would incur by invading Ukraine
Changing the status quo by military force is unacceptable. Russia would pay a high price if it invades Ukraine. It should pull back its troops as soon...
December 9, 2021
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Vitalize Diet with substantive debates between political party leaders
It is important to constructively discuss concrete measures that will lead to the improvement of people’s lives and national interests in the face of ...
December 9, 2021
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Craft fair rules, transparent system for foreign capital in broadcasting
How can a situation be prevented in which a broadcasting business is controlled by foreign capital? The central government must fully understand the a...
December 8, 2021
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China must act more transparently if it wants to win the world’s trust
It is a manifestation of strong criticism against China’s serious and ongoing human rights abuses. China should take the matter seriously and make eff...
December 8, 2021
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Kishida must present specific steps for realizing goals in policy speech
It is important to prevent the novel coronavirus variant from coming into Japan while also promoting economic revival. The prime minister needs to pre...
December 7, 2021
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Skills training necessary for workers hit hard by pandemic to find new jobs
It is important to support non-regular employees, who have been hit hard by the novel coronavirus pandemic, in improving their skills so that they can...
December 6, 2021
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Stricter registration system vital to prevent recidivism among indecent childcare workers
Indecent acts committed by childcare workers deeply hurt children physically and psychologically. The government should rigorously deal with such case...
December 6, 2021
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