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Change hardships of pandemic into energy for future
Young people who went through their sensitive late teens amid the novel coronavirus pandemic have joined the ranks of adulthood. It is hoped they will...
January 9, 2023
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Cross-industry collaboration becoming more important in EV market
A large-scale cross-industry collaboration has kicked into gear in the electric vehicle market with the potential to expand. Expectations are high for...
January 9, 2023
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Overcome soaring prices, make soft landing possible / Enhance supply chains via international efforts
Coping with inflation worldwide remains the biggest challenge for the global economy this year. Governments and central banks in each nation and regio...
January 8, 2023
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Improving assistance operations is an important issue
Japan has been able to maintain a certain degree of influence in the international community due in large part to the support it provides to emerging ...
January 7, 2023
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Organize data held on digital devices as soon as possible
What will happen to the documents, images, access privileges to bank accounts and other data on people’s computers or smartphones after their death? A...
January 7, 2023
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New system must keep everyone vigilant after initial shaking subsides
It is necessary to keep in mind that a strong earthquake could be followed by another one that is even more powerful. It is important to remain alert ...
January 6, 2023
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Netanyahu must not raise regional tensions with hard-line stance
A new government has been formed in Israel, with Benjamin Netanyahu sworn in as the country’s prime minister again after spending 1½ years out of powe...
January 6, 2023
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Times of political difficulty call for fortitude and finesse / Stable footing no excuse for complacency
There are a mountain of issues that need to be addressed, such as a declining population and soaring prices. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida must regain ...
January 5, 2023
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Make 2023 a year of progress toward large wage hikes / Approach policies with world’s structural changes in mind
The Japanese economy has entered a new year facing a new challenge of high prices. This will be a year in which the government will be tested as to wh...
January 4, 2023
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Control by superpowers through use of force unacceptable / Strengthen unity to protect freedom, cooperation
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has changed the world drastically. Invasion of another country by a nuclear superpower for the purpose of territorial exp...
January 3, 2023
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Government funding for scientist body carries significant weight
The Science Council of Japan is an organization representing scientists in Japan. It is important to strengthen its policy proposal function and link ...
January 2, 2023
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Speed up technological innovation to make use of hydrogen
The efforts of the steel industry, which accounts for 40% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of the entire manufacturing industry, are essential fo...
January 2, 2023
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Japan should lead in building a peaceful world / Enhance powers of defense, diplomacy, morality
It was in April 1945 that relevant nations gathered in San Francisco to begin creating the United Nations, which was eventually established in October...
January 1, 2023
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Let families face inevitable grief, unmixed with needless extra regret
It is hoped that those who died will be sent off with heartfelt feelings and precious memories. That sentiment should not change even if the deceased ...
December 30, 2022
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Encourage political and economic independence through steady support
Central Asia is sandwiched between China and Russia and is also an area of geopolitical importance linking Europe and the Middle East. Japan needs to ...
December 30, 2022
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