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Reappointed U.S. Fed chair Powell faces challenge in curbing inflation
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced that he will reappoint U.S. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) Chair Jerome Powell. It is hoped that Powell will demon...
November 26, 2021
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Craft new economic security strategy for an era of U.S.-China competition
The United States, China and other countries are competing with each other for advanced technology and strategic materials. This is an era in which se...
November 26, 2021
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What is China hiding? Suspicion deepens over tennis player’s case
It can be said that China itself has amplified criticism from the international community over the nation’s suppression of human rights and free speec...
November 25, 2021
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Will unusual release of state oil reserves quell soaring oil prices?
Will concerted action by major crude oil-consuming countries lead to price stability? The governments of these countries should not only thoroughly ex...
November 25, 2021
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Younger Japanese urged to boldly go where JAXA has never gone before
Space development is gaining momentum with the entry of private start-ups into the field. Japan needs to nurture young astronauts who will lead a new ...
November 24, 2021
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EU must remain united as Belarus uses desperate migrants as weapons
Intentionally sending large numbers of migrants into European Union member states is a clear attempt to divide the bloc. Inhumane acts that endanger t...
November 24, 2021
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Use Japan’s technology to help developing nations reduce emissions
In order for developing countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions while achieving economic growth, it is important for developed countries to...
November 23, 2021
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Outsourcing junior high school club activities poses numerous problems
With the chronically low birth rate and the growing burden on teachers, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain club activities at schools. ...
November 23, 2021
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Devise ways for overseas nationals to easily exercise their right to vote
During the recent House of Representatives election, there were cases in which voters living abroad could not effectively use the overseas voting syst...
November 22, 2021
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Boosted by decarbonization, France returns to nuclear power policy
This could be a sign of the growing recognition that nuclear power generation is useful in advancing measures to tackle global warming while maintaini...
November 22, 2021
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While easing restrictions, take effective measures to bring back normality
While continuing to take appropriate steps to prevent further infections, daily life needs to return to normal. It is important that the government ex...
November 21, 2021
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CDPJ leadership candidates should debate measures to rebuild party
The fate of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan rests on a leadership election that may determine whether it can rebuild itself as a politica...
November 21, 2021
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MVP Ohtani takes homeland of baseball by storm as 2-way phenom
Hitting, running and throwing are the fundamentals of baseball, and he did them all at a staggering level. And moreover, he did it in Major League Bas...
November 20, 2021
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¥55 tril. stimulus package must not end up as ineffective handouts
While all possible means must be taken to deal with the novel coronavirus, it is irresponsible to let the amount of money just balloon unchecked. It i...
November 20, 2021
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COVID-19 booster campaign requires thorough preparations, explanations
The rollout of COVID-19 booster shots is set to start. The government should make use of its past experience to thoroughly explain and prepare for the...
November 19, 2021
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