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Digital Agency: Don’t Take Personal Information Leakages Lightly
It must be said that there is a lack of awareness of the gravity of handling sensitive private information. The government’s Personal Information Pr...
September 22, 2023
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Kishida’s U.N. Speech: Japan Should Present Concrete Proposals for Security Council Reform
The United Nations must not be left in a state of functional paralysis in response to acts that destroy the international order. Japan should lead the...
September 21, 2023
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Support for Ukraine: World Unity Will Prevent Future Invasions
If Russia were to succeed in its invasion of Ukraine, moves to seize other countries’ territory by force could further spread throughout the world. Co...
September 21, 2023
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Volunteer Probation Officer Shortage: Devise Ways to Prevent Rehabilitation Support System from Tapering off
There is a serious shortage of people willing to be volunteer probation officers who support the rehabilitation of individuals such as those released ...
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Japan’s Low Birth Rate: Govt Must Confront Necessity of Securing Funding
The government’s advocation of unprecedented measures to address the nation’s low birth rate lacks realism due to ambiguity surrounding the financial ...
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Oslo Accords 30 Years On: New Framework for Middle East Peace Must Be Found
Thirty years have elapsed since Israel and the Palestinians signed the Oslo Accords, which aimed to achieve peace, yet both sides continue to reciproc...
September 19, 2023
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Consumer Affairs Consultations: More Staff Needed to Prevent Harm from Fraudulent Sales
There is no end to cases of fraudulent sales. In recent years, there have been many problems involving online shopping. To prevent harm, it is essenti...
September 19, 2023
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Respect for the Aged Day: Create a Society in Which Motivated Senior Citizens Can be Active
The average life expectancy for Japanese people is climbing, further enhancing the presence of senior citizens. It is ideal to aim for a society in wh...
September 18, 2023
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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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