Fostering enough support personnel is an urgent task
Time to fast-track efforts to create a globally competitive exchange
The next government must strive to bridge social divides
China's high-growth days are over; Stable growth must be the new priority
Compromise by both sides -- and bigger changes from Beijing -- are key
Sanctions work, but they require global cooperation
The path to lasting peace lies through cooperation, not military force
Both governments need to prevent icy ties from hurting thriving private-sector exchanges
Now is the chance to lay the foundations for a better nation
A protracted conflict could have dire global economic and geopolitical consequences
The government must quickly clear up the matter to restore the public's trust
Bold reforms, not the usual stimulus steps, are key to harnessing the power of SMEs
Nissan must acknowledge the heavy responsibility it bears
Japan needs to ensure that key players don't stray from the script
Government and corporate reform is essential for survival in a fast-changing world
Abe's close ties with the inward-looking US leader is Tokyo's trump card
Cool heads in Parliament are needed to avert a messy breakup with global repercussions
Japan needs more details from the US before jumping on the bandwagon
Both sides have merely delayed a solution to their problems
Despite his fall, the charismatic executive provided many valuable lessons in leadership
US-China standoff makes it harder to deal with financial crises and terrorism
Lawmakers should address ways to ensure stable lives and avoid social disruption
Tokyo must stick to its stance that the issue of payouts for Koreans who were forced to work has been settled
Regular meetings of the top leaders are crucial to better communication
Restrictions in the world's No. 2 economy are both unfair and destabilizing