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Investor protection must be top concern when considering SPACs
Going public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), a type of company that does not operate its own business but exists solely to acqui...
May 17, 2021
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Promote trailblazing local efforts on decarbonization as examples for nation
In an effort to realize decarbonization, a number of local governments have set a goal of reducing their greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050....
May 17, 2021
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Consumer boycotts in China are contemptible attack on foreign firms
Companies have a social responsibility to respect human rights, a principle that has been confirmed by the United Nations. It is unacceptable for Chin...
May 16, 2021
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Take measures to facilitate speedy vaccination of the elderly
Progress has been slow in COVID-19 vaccinations of the elderly. It is imperative to promptly end the confusion and establish a system in which elderly...
May 16, 2021
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Pro-independence party’s win in Scotland could threaten U.K.’s unity
The results of a recent election in Scotland can be described as one of the side effects of Britain’s departure from the European Union. The administr...
May 15, 2021
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Inconsistencies in emergency steps must be resolved to avoid confusion
It is of course vital for the government to strengthen measures against novel coronavirus infections, but it will not be able to gain the public’s und...
May 15, 2021
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Tailored evacuation plans can help vulnerable people escape disasters
Cases continue to arise in which mainly the elderly suffer harm in earthquakes and floods. Disaster prevention capabilities of local communities must ...
May 14, 2021
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Global efforts needed to protect core infrastructure from cyber-attacks
A cyber-attack temporarily disrupted the operation of one of the largest oil pipelines in the United States. To what extent can a government build a p...
May 14, 2021
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New Keidanren head will be tested on ability to deal with global issues
It has been decided that Hiroaki Nakanishi, chairman of the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) and a former chairman of Hitachi Ltd., will resign f...
May 13, 2021
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Promote digital reform with focus on more convenience for the public
This is the first step toward the utilization of digital technology by society as a whole. A system must be built that is easy for the public to use....
May 13, 2021
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It’s unfair, unkind to target athletes in debate on whether to host Games
As the spread of the novel coronavirus continues unabated, there are calls for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games to be canceled....
May 12, 2021
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Strengthen testing, border control to block spread of Indian variant
To prevent the spread of the Indian variant of the novel coronavirus, which is said to be especially infectious, it is important to strengthen measure...
May 12, 2021
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China’s disregard for safety in its space development cannot be allowed
China has rapidly been promoting its space development and is now almost on a par with the United States and Russia in this area. However, China canno...
May 11, 2021
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Can new TEPCO chairman change mindset of power firm’s employees?
Yoshimitsu Kobayashi, former chairman of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, has been named chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdin...
May 11, 2021
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Pay phones still have role to play during disasters despite changing times
Pay phones have for years supported people’s daily life as an important part of the communications infrastructure. To meet the changing times, while m...
May 10, 2021
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