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Govt lacks sense of crisis over ballooning expenditure
The impression is that only the scale, rather than the content, has taken precedence. The government and the ruling parties must recognize the danger ...
December 24, 2022
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Make the most of new technology, while also keeping the sky safe
The increased use of drones will improve convenience in a variety of fields, including logistics and public security. However, thorough safety measure...
December 24, 2022
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Financial institutions must return to the principle of ‘customer-first’
As there has been no end to complaints from customers about highly risky structured bonds, one financial institution after another has stopped selling...
December 23, 2022
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World must respond to calls for aid by Ukrainian leader on visit to U.S.
Protecting Ukraine from Russian aggression will help preserve the free world. It is vital to respond to the calls of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zel...
December 23, 2022
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Deepen surveys, research to provide adequate support
The number of children who have difficulty with learning, building interpersonal relationships and other aspects of school life is said to be increasi...
December 22, 2022
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Where did large sum of money from fundraising go?
A series of political and money scandals involving Diet members has worsened the public’s distrust. These lawmakers need to be accountable for their i...
December 22, 2022
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Culture must be reformed to prevent despicable conduct
A female member of the Self-Defense Forces who was repeatedly sexually harassed by senior colleagues suffered immeasurably in an environment that lack...
December 21, 2022
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Market realities prompted decision to allow more fluctuation in bond yields
The Bank of Japan has decided to modify its monetary easing policy. The unexpected move to widen the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates sur...
December 21, 2022
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Companies need to make aggressive investments to overcome challenges
The business environment for companies is becoming increasingly uncertain due to high raw materials prices and concerns about a slowdown in overseas e...
December 20, 2022
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Changes should lead to creating opportunities for better understanding
It is undesirable for misunderstandings and prejudice to spread due to the impression given by the name of a disease, hampering correct understanding ...
December 20, 2022
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Create environment that encourages more interest among young people
Even with remarkable technology, nothing can be manufactured if there are no workers on the factory floor to make the products. A work environment mus...
December 19, 2022
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Expedite measures to address population decline
With the population of young people in their marriage and childbearing years declining, the birth rate is falling faster than expected. Society as a w...
December 19, 2022
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Spur households to use their assets to stimulate economy
With household assets heavily held in cash, postal savings and bank accounts, it is important to guide these funds toward investments. Efforts should ...
December 18, 2022
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Why were lessons from the past not utilized at Nagoya Prison?
Why has there been a series of incidents in which prison officials assaulted inmates? The legal authorities must thoroughly examine the circumstances ...
December 18, 2022
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Tie together efforts to improve defense system / Boost deterrence with counterattack capabilities
They are historic revisions that will significantly revise the past security policy and the level of defense spending. The government needs to steadil...
December 17, 2022
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