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[Editorial] The wind of change

The Ministry of Personnel Management, launched last week, kicked off its operations by announcing that it would fill 10 of its top positions with experts from …

[Editorial] Funeral fraudsters

The passing of a family member is a time of great grief and distress. Families are usually unprepared for the funeral, making them easy prey for overcharging …

U.S. Congress hurdle for trade breakthroughs

Economic news is grim all around the world. This year’s output growth has been disappointing, and the International Monetary Fund expects only a slight …

The invasion that dare not say its name

It’s time for President Obama to start using the I-word when referring to Russia’s assault on Ukraine. I mean invasion. The world is witnessing a Russian …

[A. Gary Shilling] Why countries wage currency wars
[A. Gary Shilling] Why countries wage currency wars

The U.S. dollar has been on a tear this year, rising against the currencies of virtually all major developed economies. What we’re seeing around the world is …

[Editorial] Lessons from Japan

The number of foreign tourists to Japan has been on a sharp increase this year, helping boost the world’s third-largest economy at a time when it is …

[Editorial] N.K. rights act

The two main political parties are to submit their separate bills aimed at helping improve North Korea’s dire human rights conditions to a parliamentary …

[David Ignatius] The IS’ terrifying strategy
[David Ignatius] The IS’ terrifying strategy

WASHINGTON ― A centerpiece of President Obama’s strategy for defeating the Islamic State is mobilizing tribal fighters to join the Iraqi military in …

Consumers may propel India’s economy

MUMBAI ― India’s economy could soon be on the move again. The new government is reestablishing fiscal discipline and energizing the bureaucracy, fueling …

[Ram Garikipati] Win-win regional trade pact choices for Korea
[Ram Garikipati] Win-win regional trade pact choices for Korea

After dillydallying for several years, China has thrown the cat among the pigeons by aggressively pushing for the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific at the …

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