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Take pandemic into consideration when supporting absentee students
With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the number of children absent from school has increased. It is important to ensure children have opportuni...
October 16, 2021
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Smoothly implement new global tax system following historic agreement
A final agreement has been reached on an international taxation framework to prevent multinational corporations from using tax shelters. There is grea...
October 16, 2021
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Voters face choice between stability and change of govt / Parties must offer solutions to tough issues
Will the people put their trust in the newly formed administration of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, or turn to the opposition parties, which are build...
October 15, 2021
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Railway firms must prevent disruption in event of emergencies
A fire at an East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) power substation forced the suspension of train lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Railway companies ...
October 14, 2021
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Educate users of electric scooters about traffic etiquette, regulations
There have been a series of accidents and traffic violations involving electric kick scooters, which are being used as a convenient means of transport...
October 12, 2021
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Party leaders must discuss specific measures for economic revitalization
It is important to discuss specific ways to revive the economy while preventing the novel coronavirus from spreading again, as well as how to connect ...
October 12, 2021
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Discuss burden on firms, workers as employment insurance funds run short
Financial resources for the employment insurance program have become strained as the total paid in employment adjustment subsidies has ballooned due t...
October 11, 2021
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Specific plan for growth, distribution crucial to Kishida’s economic policy
In order to expand the middle class, the direction of promoting growth in tandem with distribution is appropriate. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida needs ...
October 9, 2021
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Uncover entire picture of alleged breach of trust case at Nihon University
Suspicions have surfaced that funds were being illegally spent at a university with the largest number of students in Japan. It is essential to thorou...
October 8, 2021
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IPO prices must be calculated appropriately to support start-ups
The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] There have been debates over whether some newly listed companies in Japan have been able to raise ...
October 7, 2021
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China cannot balance compromise, provocation in its policy toward U.S.
China’s recent moves to seek ways to improve relations with the United States have been conspicuous. However, if China continues to threaten Taiwan an...
October 7, 2021
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Toyota’s fake vehicle inspections could undermine confidence in safety
Toyota Motor Corp. has said that fraudulent safety inspections of vehicles, including the omission of some tests, have been rampant at its sales arms....
October 6, 2021
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Manabe’s Nobel for global warming research was a long time coming
Pioneering research that scientifically predicts global warming has been given worldwide appreciation. The honoring of these scientists must be applau...
October 6, 2021
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New Cabinet must deal with mountain of challenges / Present vision for nation in lower house poll
There are numerous problems to be tackled both domestically and internationally. The new Cabinet must address these issues without delay. The governme...
October 5, 2021
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As LNG prices soar, take steps to avoid electricity shortages in winter
The prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) used for thermal power generation are skyrocketing worldwide. It is hoped that the government will take all ...
October 4, 2021
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