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U.S., Japanese Monetary Policies: Both Nations’ Central Banks Should Strive to Discern Future Uncertainty
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MUFG Bank: Deterioration of Professional Ethics Is Intolerable
Employee theft should never occur at banks, which hold their customers’ precious assets. The deterioration in professional ethics is serious. The r...
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Top International News of 2024: How Should The World Face ‘America First’?
Amid the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, a person who advocates “America First” will once again become a U.S. president. How should th...
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Science Council of Japan’s Reform: Change Body to Organization That Will Contribute to Society
The selfish insistence by the Science Council of Japan (SCJ) on refusing government involvement in personnel and operational matters while seeking ...
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Looking Back at Japan in 2024: Nature’s Fury Disrupted the Tranquility of New Year’s Day
The major earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula at the very beginning of the New Year caused many deaths and changed people’s lives completely....
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Outline of Tax System Reform: Parties Should Refrain from Irresponsible Optimism
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New Keidanren Chairman: Selection from Financial Circle Reflects Changing Times
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Rocket Launch Failure: Ordeal An Unavoidable Part of Early Stages of Development
Space development led by the private sector is progressing around the world. Japan must make up for its delay in such development and be prepared t...
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Stabbing Attack on Junior High School Students: Why Was A Girl Deprived of Her Life and Future?
What on earth was the purpose of a male suspect attacking two junior high school students? The background and motive behind this shocking incident,...
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Honda and Nissan: Major Reorganization Meant to Confront A Period of Transformation
By launching a large-scale reorganization, Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co., two companies that represent Japan, may be seeking to confront wha...
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Energy Plan: Utilization of Nuclear Power Needed for Decarbonization
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Funds Control Law to Be Revised Again: A Step Forward toward Transparency of Political Funds
Bills, including one to revise the Political Funds Control Law with a focus on abolishing political activity funds, are likely to be passed during ...
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Damages from Cosmetic Treatments: How Will Safety of Operations Be Ensured?
Demand is increasing for cosmetic treatments, such as the formation of double eyelids and hair removal. However, not a few medical institutions do ...
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