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Unpaid Work and the Gender Wage Gap: The Unrecognized Contribution of Japanese Women
The European News Global In Japan, the issue of unpaid work is not just a matter of domestic responsibility; it carries enormous economic implications for women. A recent report by the Cabinet Office reveals that Japanese women miss out on approximately ¥111 trillion ($761 billion) annually due to the unpaid household tasks they perform. This…
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Challenges and Declining Relevance: ASEAN Confronts Divisive Issues at Year-End Summit
The European News Global The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is set to convene its final summit of the year in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. However, the leaders find themselves grappling with a number of intractable challenges that threaten to overshadow the usual display of unity. As Myanmar’s deadly civil strife persists, tensions escalate…
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Gabon’s New Military Leader Sworn In, Promises Democratic Transition
The European News Global Gabon, a Central African nation, witnessed a significant political shift with the swift swearing-in of General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as the country’s new leader. Just days after ousting President Ali Bongo Ondimba, whose family had been in power for over five decades, General Oligui assumed the role of the head…
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