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New South Korean leader brings hope for improved ties with Japan
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SMBC executives’ arrests over stock manipulation may unnerve investors
Suspicion has surfaced that executives of a major securities firm distorted the fairness of stock trading. Prosecutors should thoroughly clarify the w...
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Foster new industries to promote Tohoku region’s disaster-hit areas
Friday marks 11 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, which left more than 22,000 people dead or missing. Let us pray together for the repose o...
March 10, 2022
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Hino data tampering the latest sign of culture of fraud in auto industry
It is appalling that there are still rampant irregularities in the quality inspections of automobiles. Actions that betray the trust of customers must...
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How long will China stand apart over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
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March 9, 2022
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Putin’s blatant lies, media control cannot hide awful reality of invasion
No matter how hard Russian President Vladimir Putin tries to strengthen his control of media and how many nonsensical lies he tells, he cannot hide th...
March 8, 2022
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Central, local govts must strengthen cooperation to deal with emergencies
Insufficient coordination between the central and local governments has been noticeable amid the response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. A system ...
March 8, 2022
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Court ruling condemns fugitive Ghosn as key culprit in wrongdoing
The charismatic leader of a giant corporation who jumped bail and fled overseas has in absentia been held criminally responsible in court. This case a...
March 7, 2022
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Japan must lead intl community in strengthening Russia sanctions
Condoning a change to the status quo by force will undermine the foundation of the rules-based international order. Japan must lead the international ...
March 7, 2022
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China cannot achieve stability while complicit with Russia’s aggression
China is becoming increasingly isolated as a result of its effective complicity in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Its economic outlook is also b...
March 6, 2022
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Japan, Europe should rework energy strategy to move away from Russia
The price of crude oil has been soaring due to the belief that economic sanctions against Russia will disrupt supply. Japan and Europe should rework t...
March 6, 2022
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Government must devise effective measures to curb coronavirus cases
Simply repeating the same measures as before will not help improve the situation. The government should implement measures that will ensure a reductio...
March 5, 2022
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Putin must come to his senses amid combat at Ukraine nuclear plant
An attack on a nuclear facility could cause an irreparable catastrophe. It would be an outrageous act against humanity and civilized society that coul...
March 5, 2022
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‘Festival of Peace’ clouded by protests as Russians get banned from Games
The Beijing Winter Paralympics were to begin on Friday amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. It is important to reflect once again on the Games’ ...
March 4, 2022
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U.N. resolution condemning invasion is clear evidence of Russia’s isolation
The resolve of the international community to firmly refuse to accept Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been clearly demonstrated. Russian President Vl...
March 4, 2022
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