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Large firms must not abuse power in transactions with subcontractors
Amid soaring costs for raw materials, many small and midsize companies find it difficult to pass the expense on in their selling prices. Large compani...
January 14, 2022
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Improve administrative procedures while achieving digitization goals
In line with the promotion of digitization, it is necessary to review administrative procedures that involve written documents and in-person interacti...
January 14, 2022
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System needed to stop fraud by scammers using IP phone numbers
An increasing number of scams in which victims are tricked into transferring money have occurred using phone numbers starting with 050. It is importan...
January 13, 2022
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TSE’s market reform insufficient to invigorate corporate growth
The Tokyo Stock Exchange’s reforms are insufficient to attract funds from overseas investors and invigorate the market. Stricter listing criteria will...
January 13, 2022
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Deepening N. Korea missile threat cannot be ignored by world leaders
North Korea’s dangerous moves to improve its missile performance by repeatedly test-firing missiles cannot be left unaddressed. Japan must strengthen ...
January 12, 2022
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We must not let omicron’s ‘mild’ symptoms lull us into complacency
Even if people infected with the new omicron variant of the novel coronavirus tend to have a lower risk of becoming seriously ill than those infected ...
January 12, 2022
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Expand registration system to support wider range of museums
Museums will be the crux of efforts to preserve and utilize precious works from Japan and abroad. The system for evaluating and supporting their vario...
January 11, 2022
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Overcome sectionalism to protect children’s right to safety, education
Can the new agency become a command center that will strongly promote a wide range of child-related policies? The central government must establish a ...
January 11, 2022
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Keep literature, logic integrated to boost high school students’ Japanese
Exposure to great works of literature during high school, when students are highly impressionable, has a profound impact on their life going forward. ...
January 10, 2022
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Young people coming of age must move forward in times of hardship
Young adults are advised to move forward without flinching even in the middle of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Today, which is Coming-of-Age Day, sh...
January 10, 2022
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Control inflation for stable growth in global economy / Japan must devise trade strategies for Asia
The global economy has picked up, after a period of stagnation caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. To maintain stable growth this year, it will ...
January 9, 2022
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Planned fare system should enable railways to enhance safety, accessibility
The installation of elevators and platform doors in train stations will greatly benefit users. It is important to obtain a broad understanding of the ...
January 8, 2022
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Promote concrete measures to strengthen Japan-U.S. alliance
The security environment surrounding Japan is rapidly deteriorating. In order to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance, Japan itself needs to pla...
January 8, 2022
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Work to ensure medical treatment amid omicron variant’s rapid spread
The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus has begun to increase again. It is necessary to strengthen infection control measures and est...
January 7, 2022
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Attract semiconductor manufacturers to strengthen domestic industry
Countries are actively trying to attract companies to establish semiconductor production bases. Japan also needs to promote human resource development...
January 7, 2022
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