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Monitor China’s attempts to make South Pacific island nations its footholds
China has been stepping up its engagement with South Pacific island nations. It is necessary to monitor China’s moves as it looks to win over smaller ...
July 27, 2021
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Japan must help companies protect human rights in supply chains
Human rights issues related to supply chains have emerged as a new concern for companies. Unless the public and private sectors tackle this issue prop...
July 26, 2021
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Tears of joy amid Japan’s good start reveal hardship of road to Olympic gold
Athletes from Japan are off to a good start at the Tokyo Olympics, with a rush of medals centered on the nation’s fortes of judo and swimming. The fi...
July 26, 2021
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Boost convenience of using EVs by building more charging stations
For electric vehicles to become more popular, it is essential to accelerate efforts to build more charging facilities. Strong government support will ...
July 25, 2021
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Explore ways to use vaccination certificates, prevent discrimination
Human rights issues related to supply chains have emerged as a new concern for companies. Unless the public and private sectors tackle this issue prop...
July 25, 2021
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Consider advantages of introducing optional 4-day workweek system
An increasing number of companies are reportedly adopting a system to allow employees to take three days off a week if they choose to do so. The gover...
July 24, 2021
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Let’s cheer on athletes at Tokyo Olympics in spite of coronavirus hardships
The Tokyo Olympics has kicked off amid the adversity of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Athletes from around the world will showcase their strength an...
July 24, 2021
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PM’s Olympic records must be archived
A ceremony was held in Tokyo on July 1 to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the National Archives of Japan. I felt deeply moved as I listene...
July 23, 2021
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Let Games bring world hope, pride, inspiration in pandemic / Measures against virus key to safe event
Tokyo opens its first Olympics in about half a century when the capital is under a state of emergency declared amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Ho...
July 23, 2021
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Nuclear power key to making national energy plan more than numbers game
The government’s medium- and long-term guidelines for ensuring a stable supply of energy must not end up as a mere display of seemingly coherent numer...
July 22, 2021
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Use Olympic diplomacy to show global solidarity in fighting pandemic
Important figures from around the world will visit Japan to attend the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. It is vital to show international solid...
July 21, 2021
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Devise concrete measures to battle 5th wave of coronavirus pandemic
It has been 1½ years since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The approach of restricting people’s social activities by declaring a state...
July 21, 2021
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Panasonic launches elderly housing business in China
YIXING, China — Panasonic Corp. on Monday unveiled to the press a house tailored for elderly buyers that is under construction in China’s Jiangsu Prov...
July 20, 2021
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Will BOJ’s fund program be effective in promoting decarbonization?
The Bank of Japan has compiled a preliminary outline of a funding measure that will make it easier for private financial institutions to finance and i...
July 20, 2021
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Concerns remain after lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in England
To what degree will restrictions on the activities of people in Japan be lifted when the COVID-19 vaccination rollout has progressed to a certain exte...
July 20, 2021
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