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Will Biden’s $2 tril. stimulus plan lead to or overheat U.S. revival?
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced an eight-year economic stimulus package worth $2 trillion (¥220 trillion). The pillars of the plan are to rebui...
April 12, 2021
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New frameworks needed to contain spread of coronavirus variants
Novel coronavirus variants that are said to be highly infectious are spreading rapidly. Conventional countermeasures may not be able to curb infection...
April 10, 2021
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Ministry must be alert for foreign capital violations by broadcasters
Airwaves are public property, and foreign capital should not be allowed to influence the management of broadcasting stations. The Internal Affairs and...
April 10, 2021
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Angry public chastises ruling party in key S. Korea mayoral elections
This is a big blow to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who has about one year left in his term. With his inevitable lame-duck status, it will not b...
April 9, 2021
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ATM crashes reveal Mizuho Bank lacked customer-focused approach
The widespread damage caused by a series of computer system failures can be attributed to lax crisis management. Mizuho Bank must change a corporate c...
April 9, 2021
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Open ways for industrious seniors to continue working until 70 years old
The number of people who want to continue working even after they reach the age of 65 is increasing. Companies need to come up with a variety of ideas...
April 8, 2021
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Does China’s Middle East diplomacy aim at an ‘anti-human rights’ camp?
China has begun to take action to strengthen its ties with Middle Eastern countries, using its economic cooperation as leverage. The aim of this move ...
April 8, 2021
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Promote digital tech in criminal justice system while protecting information
The use of digital technology in criminal justice system procedures, such as investigations and trials, can be said to meet the demands of the times. ...
April 7, 2021
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Make every effort to avoid hospital bed shortage for COVID-19 patients
To prepare for the spread of infections with variants of the novel coronavirus, the number of hospital beds for COVID-19 patients must be increased as...
April 7, 2021
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Energy tightrope walk must be avoided by bolstering power supply
The supply of electricity, which supports people’s daily lives, must not become a tightrope walk. The government and major electric power companies ha...
April 6, 2021
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Safety of underground developments questioned after sinkholes appear
Accidents have shaken confidence in the safety of underground development. The government and developers need to take thorough measures to dispel dist...
April 6, 2021
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Improve conditions for volunteer probation officers to draw recruits
A volunteer probation officer plays a major role in supporting the rehabilitation of a person who has committed a crime. Efforts must be made to find ...
April 5, 2021
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Joint work with government vital to revitalize economy in Okinawa
The Okinawa promotion plan is an important project that will cover the 10 years from 2022, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of Okinawa Prefec...
April 5, 2021
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Britain’s emphasis on Indo-Pacific a welcome move for Japan, U.S.
Britain has announced a new policy to strengthen its involvement in the Indo-Pacific region. This is a welcome move for Japan and the United States, w...
April 4, 2021
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China’s intervention in COVID-19 report has undermined trust in WHO
It is clear that the credibility of the investigation and analysis has been undermined because China was allowed to intervene by coauthoring the repor...
April 3, 2021
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