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U.S. Monetary Policy: Prospect of September Rate Cut by Federal Reserve Roils Market
As the U.S. Federal Reserve Board’s monetary tightening policy nears a turning point, financial market volatility is intensifying, as seen in the N...
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Investment Scams via Social Media: Danger Lurks in Easy Moneymaking Schemes
Criminal groups that are trying to exploit social media to swindle people out of their money are rampant. It is important to not listen to claims o...
August 2, 2024
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Administrative Action against Toyota: Lax Response Caused Delay in Uncovering Fraud
It is troubling if Toyota Motor Corp., a company that represents Japanese industry, lacks deep understanding of laws and regulations. The company m...
August 2, 2024
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Killing of Hamas Leader: Cycle of Retaliation, Chaos Is Concerning
The supreme leader of the Islamist group Hamas, which has effectively controlled the Palestinian territory of Gaza, has been killed. There are conc...
August 1, 2024
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BOJ’s Monetary Policy: It’s Time to Usher in A Genuine ‘World with Interest Rates’
The Bank of Japan has taken its monetary policy another step into a full-fledged “world with interest rates.” Hopefully, the central bank will mana...
August 1, 2024
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Medal Bonanza at Games: Hard Work, Mental Strength Lead to Come-from-behind Wins
Competitions at the Paris Olympics are in full swing, and Japanese athletes are enjoying a medal bonanza from the early stage. The key words to des...
July 31, 2024
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SDF Scandals: Is Civilian Control Being Maintained?
Despite knowing that there had been four arrests, neither senior officers of the Maritime Self-Defense Force nor Defense Ministry bureaucrats repor...
July 31, 2024
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Japanese Brazilians: A History of Hardship and Effort Has Paid off
A historic decision has restored the honor of Japanese who were treated unfairly in Brazil, a country to which they had immigrated. Hopefully this ...
July 30, 2024
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National Assessment of Academic Ability: Poor Reading and Writing Skills Cannot Be Left Unaddressed
The spread of social media is likely responsible for the current situation. Exchanges involving short text messages are increasingly common, and op...
July 30, 2024
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Shortage of Generic Drugs: Review Small-Volume, Multiproduct Manufacturing Structure
Commonly used generic drugs such as cough medicines are constantly in short supply. This situation is occurring mainly because many generic drug ma...
July 29, 2024
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U.S. Extended Deterrence: Trust in Bilateral Alliance Key to Planning for a Crisis
In addition to nuclear powers China and Russia, North Korea is now also believed to have the capacity for a nuclear attack. The need for U.S. exten...
July 29, 2024
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Paris Olympics Open: Host City Shines, Undaunted by Violence
Paris has kicked off its first Olympics in 100 years. The Games started amid tension, as France’s high-speed railway network fell victim to sabotage. ...
July 28, 2024
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International Standards Strategy: Take Lead by Accelerating Cultivation of Human Resources
Global competition to take the lead on international standards for industrial products, digital-related technologies and other items is intensifying. ...
July 28, 2024
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Gaza Situation: U.S. Turmoil Puts A Damper on Ceasefire Demands
It is hard to say that the United States has made the most of an important opportunity to directly communicate its seriousness to have Israel accep...
July 27, 2024
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Disapproval of Tsuruga Nuclear Reactor’s Restart: Active Fault, Distrust Prevent Resumption of Operations
For the first time, the nuclear regulator will likely disapprove the restart of a reactor at a nuclear power plant whose operator aims for its resu...
July 27, 2024
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