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Reflecting Labor Costs: Essential Step for SMEs to Realize Wage Increases
To overcome high prices and to achieve a virtuous cycle in the economy, it is essential to realize wage increases at small and medium-sized enterprise...
December 4, 2023
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Argentina: Economic Turmoil Gives Rise to Radical President
A right-wing economist who has pledged to implement radical restructuring measures is set to become the new president of Argentina, a South American c...
December 4, 2023
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Opening of COP28 / Boost Momentum of Measures to Combat Global Warming
Extreme climate events such as heat waves, wildfires and floods have been occurring frequently around the world, fueling the sense of urgency over glo...
December 3, 2023
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Gaza Combat Resumes / Residents Must Not Be Dragged Back Into Humanitarian Crisis
Israel and the Islamist group Hamas have resumed fighting in the Palestinian territory of Gaza. The residents, with nowhere to flee, should not be dra...
December 3, 2023
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Emergency Contraceptive Drug: Establish System to Reduce Burden on Women in Desperate Situations
Over-the-counter sales of emergency contraceptive pills have started at pharmacies on a trial basis in order to prevent unintended pregnancies due to ...
December 2, 2023
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National ‘Directive Authority’: Clarify Where Responsibility Lies in Event of Emergency
Widespread chaos would ensue if local governments responded in an uncoordinated manner to emergencies such as major disasters or pandemics. Mistakes s...
December 2, 2023
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Osprey Crash: U.S. Military Needs to Investigate Accident’s Cause, Disclose Information
An Osprey aircraft of the U.S. military has crashed into the sea during training. First of all, it is essential to make every possible effort to save ...
December 1, 2023
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Expo Admission Tickets on Sale / Enhance Momentum by Spreading Appeal of International Event
If the contents of the exhibits are not communicated effectively, it will not be possible to generate enthusiasm for the exposition. The central gover...
December 1, 2023
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Passage of Extra Budget: More Discussion Needed on Funding for Birth Rate Measures, Effects of Tax Cuts
It is difficult to say that debate has deepened on measures to secure financial resources to deal with the declining birth rate and the effects of tax...
November 30, 2023
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Review of Corporate Performance Disclosure: Don’t Put Damper on Promotion of Investment
Prompt disclosure of corporate performance by listed companies can be said to be the most important condition for attracting investment in the stock m...
November 30, 2023
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Bills to Help Unification Church Victims: Parties Must Find Common Ground on Freezing Group’s Assets
Although there are differences in the content of lawmaker-initiated legislation proposed by the ruling and opposition parties, there may be no disagre...
November 29, 2023
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Freelancers: Accident Insurance to Cover Individuals in All Industries
An increasing number of people are undertaking work as freelancers, without belonging to companies. As diverse working styles expand these days, it is...
November 29, 2023
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Japan-China-ROK Foreign Ministers: Meeting Clearly Illustrates Differences Among 3 Nations
Differences have been exposed in the positions taken by Japan and South Korea, both of which are deepening their cooperation, and China, which continu...
November 28, 2023
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Drug Shortage: Use of Diabetes Medicines for Cosmetic Purposes Must Be Stopped
Diabetes medicines are being used as weight-loss drugs for cosmetic purposes and are not reaching patients with the disease. Using diabetes pharmaceut...
November 28, 2023
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Strong Corporate Increases: Now is The Time to Accelerate Wage Hikes, Investment
Listed companies are performing well. Rather than just accumulating profits, firms with strong earnings are responsible for allocating them to signifi...
November 27, 2023
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