2016/11/02 |
Laws Alone Won’t Stop Bullying in Japan
Teachers and school officials need to recognize their duty to detect signs of bullying at an early stage and take prompt action to stop it.
2016/09/14 |
OPINION: What’s Next After the G20 Summit?
Now that the China-hosted summit is over, will Beijing ramp up its South China Sea agenda?
2016/10/28 |
Japan Witholding Millions in UNESCO Contributions
If Japan is unhappy with the way UNESCO is run, it should present rational proposals to improve the operation from within instead of by resorting to financial pressures.
2016/07/13 |
Japan Election: Abe’s New Voter Mandate
Voters in Japan may not be entirely happy with Abenomics, but they did not see a credible alternative in the opposition parties.
2016/07/22 |
Fixing China’s Troubled Economy
'There are worrying indications that the Chinese economy is either on the verge of falling or has already fallen into deflation.'
2016/10/02 |
OPINION: Land Prices Reveal Japan's Growing Divide
A gap is growing in land prices between the four major regional cities of Sapporo, Sendai, Hiroshima and Fukuoka, and the rest of the regional economies.
2017/03/30 |
Arrest in China Unnerves Australia
China's detention of a Sydney professor spotlights its questionable record when it comes to respect for academic freedom and human rights, and casts a shadow over Sino-Australian relations.
2017/01/09 |
Japan Plans Harsher Punishment For Rape
The amendment aims to protect the victims' rights and transform people’s idea of sexual crimes in Japan.
2016/10/08 |
OPINION: Why Japan Should Court Cuba
Japan should strive to build strong economic and diplomatic relations with Cuba.
2016/10/06 |
OPINION: Pressure on Japan to Ratify Paris Climate Change Pact
Japan should seek to promptly ratify and join in the implementation of the Paris accord.
2017/01/11 |
Japan's Energy Policy Needs Overhaul
The government’s long-standing claim to the cost advantage of nuclear power over other energy sources must be reassessed and the energy policy should be reviewed.
2017/05/01 |
Why Asia is Wary of China’s New Aircraft Carrier
China's military developments are incompatible with its claim to a ‘peaceful rise' and its argument that its military buildup is aimed at self-defense.
2017/01/17 |
New Technology to Assist Elderly Drivers in Japan
The development of safety mechanisms to assist elderly motorists may not have to be as high-tech as self-driving vehicles running on the latest AI technology. There is a lot that the automakers can do to help reduce accidents involving senior citizens.
2017/04/14 |
Aung San Suu Kyi Marks Her First Year in Power
Aung San Suu Kyi's first year has not been easy as she continues to face a range of difficulties and admits that reforms have been slower than expected.