Posted in: Japan eyes up to 800,000 more skilled foreign workers over next 5 years See in context
*Yes, can anyone explain exactly what the appeal of Japan is for these skilled workers coming from undeveloped nations? *Yes, Japan is great. It seems there are plenty of enthusiasts willing to work for food. best of luck to them. How many successful foreign-born professors, scientists, or corporate managers are there? Alternatively, you can check in the US. Pay them decently and see the difference. They can enjoy many holidays in Japan to cherish the experience.
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Posted in: Japan eyes up to 800,000 more skilled foreign workers over next 5 years See in context
Hiking salaries is crucial, especially in a scenario where the yen is consistently depreciating against the USD. Otherwise, talented individuals may not be enticed, and they may still prefer opportunities in the US over those in Japan.
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Posted in: 3 foreign-born residents sue over racial profiling by Japanese police See in context
During my five years in Japan, I experienced an incident at Iidabashi Station that left a lasting impression. On a Saturday afternoon, I was rushing from Shin-Okubo Station to catch the Namboku Line to reach the University of Tokyo. In my haste, carrying a moderate-sized bag filled with groceries weighing around 10-12 kg, I was unexpectedly stopped by a police officer.
The officer requested my residence card and asked me to sign a document, all of which took only about two minutes. Despite the brevity of the encounter, it became a source of significant embarrassment for me. The station, typically bustling with activity, was unusually empty at that moment. The abrupt halt, seemingly for no apparent reason, added to the awkwardness of the situation.
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Posted in: Japanese passport back among world's most powerful: survey See in context
Ah, rejoicing in the glory of Japanese passports rising to the top, but the yen's future strength? That's just another riveting episode in the unpredictable soap opera of currency fluctuations.
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Posted in: U.S. diplomat says intelligence from 'Five Eyes' nations helped Canada to link India to Sikh's killing See in context
Well said, EvilBuddha! Additionally, Modi is likely to leverage the upcoming general election by emphasizing that his government is distinct from previous administrations and is prepared to take action globally.
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Posted in: Canada warns India to treat Sikh slaying allegation seriously See in context
It's a matter of domestic politics for Trudeau. These days, it seems like nobody pays much attention to Canada. Day by day, Canada appears to be becoming less relevant in geopolitics.
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Posted in: Biden promotes human rights as Modi says 'absolutely no space for discrimination' during state visit See in context
Money talks: The arms deal with India is a significant business opportunity for the US, while for Modi, it serves as a domestic showcase for the upcoming general election. If you're curious about the destinations of Russian crude oil exports after purification in India, you can search for it on Google.
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Posted in: India to surpass China as most populous nation by mid-2023: U.N. See in context
Good job, India.
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Posted in: Kishida says India 'indispensable' in ensuring free Indo-Pacific See in context
This explains all:
Japan is the 5th largest investor in Indian economy with cumulative FDI inflows of $ 38.3 bn from April 2000 to December 2022. Currently, over 1455 Japanese companies are operating in India
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Posted in: Poland to be 1st NATO member to give Ukraine fighter jets See in context
So, Poland is now jumping into the fire.
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Posted in: Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand prime minister See in context
good that she is stepping down. How long people will digest propaganda?
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Posted in: Kremlin says Biden, Zelenskyy ignoring Russia's concerns See in context
Need reasons to justify the continuation of the Russian attack.
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Posted in: U.S. diplomat's wife gets suspended sentence for fatal UK crash See in context
"she was driving on the wrong side of the road near a U.S. airbase in southern England.", OOOO, really, there are us airbases in Britain. So, Britain is now an American colony.
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Posted in: University of Tokyo to double number of female professors by FY2027 See in context
Good to see more women faculty members@UTokyo. That being said, we should never compromise talent just to accommodate more women prof.
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Posted in: Kim says ICBM test proves N Korea has capacity to contain U.S. threats See in context
Kim san, let's fire one at us, here on the west coast.
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Posted in: Kuroda says he has no desire to be reappointed BOJ governor See in context
Thanks, finally he is retiring.
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Posted in: U.N. condemns Russia's move to annex parts of Ukraine See in context
Does Putin san cares or does he follow rules?
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Posted in: Nord Stream investigation finds evidence of detonations, Swedish police say See in context
I did not name any country. why many people are getting frustrated? Truth is bitter, even if it is unspoken.
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Posted in: Nord Stream investigation finds evidence of detonations, Swedish police say See in context
Ask yourself a simple question, who does not want gas flow from Russia to Germany?
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Posted in: Japan Today Spotlight #9 | The Tokyo sarin gas attacks: 30 years later
I wasn't planning on visiting this anyway. Expo 88 should have been the last of these boondoggles
Posted in: Expo 2025 visitors to face a gauntlet of transportation and environmental pitfalls
Posted in: U.S. citizen George Glezmann released in Afghanistan after 2 years
Posted in: Huge fire closes UK's Heathrow Airport; global flight schedules disrupted