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U.S.-Vietnam Relations: China Threat Paves Way to Upgrading of Bilateral Ties
Vietnam has upgraded its relationship with the United States, with which it once engaged in warfare, to the highest rank as a friendly nation, alongsi...
September 18, 2023
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Reduced Funding for COVID-19: Patients Need to Shoulder a Portion of Treatment Costs
It is irrational to continue generous support for medical expenses that began as part of emergency measures to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The go...
September 17, 2023
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Agricultural Products: Increased Production Costs Must Be Reflected in Prices
Fuel and fertilizer costs are skyrocketing, but these higher prices are not being reflected in the prices paid for agricultural products, making it in...
September 17, 2023
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Government’s AI Guidelines: Will Regulations Be Left up to Voluntary Efforts by Companies?
Negative aspects of generative artificial intelligence, such as the risk of misuse for criminal purposes and the possibility of copyright infringement...
September 16, 2023
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Interest-Free, Unsecured Loans: Help Businesses Achieve Steady Post-Pandemic Recovery
An increasing number of small and midsize companies have started repaying virtually interest-free and unsecured loans extended by the government as pa...
September 16, 2023
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Delay in Expo Preparations: Government Must Take the Lead in Resolving Troubling Situation
Japan’s international credibility could be undermined if the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai world’s fair is postponed. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida must full...
September 15, 2023
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Putin-Kim Summit: Russia-North Korea Military Ties Pose Challenge to International Community
If Russia, continuing its invasion of Ukraine, and North Korea, developing nuclear weapons and missiles, advance their military cooperation, the threa...
September 15, 2023
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Kishida’s Reshuffled Cabinet: Provide Answers to Policy Issues that Have Been Postponed / Overcome Declining, Aging Population Issues
Although a variety of policy matters have been addressed, for many issues road maps and concrete measures to realize them have been postponed. The res...
September 14, 2023
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Organ Mediation Incident: Devise Ways to Overcome Stagnation in Domestic Transplants
Charging high fees and having patients undergo opaque organ transplants abroad are actions that take advantage of the vulnerability of suffering patie...
September 13, 2023
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Invoice System: Government Must Provide Support for Smooth Introduction
The invoice system, under which the exact amount of consumption tax is conveyed to customers, will start from October. Many small businesses are anxio...
September 13, 2023
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G20 Summit: Changes to Declaration Wording Doesn’t Signify Acceptance of Russian Aggression
Even though Russia was not condemned by name, it is clear that aggression against Ukraine was disapproved of. Nations must push Russia to enter a ceas...
September 12, 2023
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Switching from Upper to Lower House: House of Councillors’ Significance under Scrutiny
There are no restrictions on House of Councillors members running for the House of Representatives. But if many people do so, the public may view this...
September 12, 2023
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10th Anniversary of Belt and Road Initiative: Can China Change Course on its Massive Economic Zone Program?
Even though China has made certain achievements in infrastructure development in developing countries, the view that Beijing is using the Belt and Roa...
September 11, 2023
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DPFP Leadership Election: Can Policy-Oriented Stance Lead to Increased Support for Party?
The Democratic Party for the People (DPFP) has been appreciative of its leader’s policy-oriented stance in challenging the ruling party through debate...
September 11, 2023
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Sompo Japan: Tacit Acceptance of Fraud by Business Partner Unacceptable
The top management of a major nonlife insurance company is said to have tacitly approved a fraudulent practice on the part of its business partner. I...
September 9, 2023
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