The Yomiuri Shimbun (Feb. 6, 2011) Merger of steelmakers prompted by global race 鉄鋼再編 国際競争激化が促した大合併（2月5日付・読売社説）A gigantic steelmaker will be born in Japan with the aim of surviving fierce competition from foreign…

Social security reform proposals needed quickly The Yomiuri Shimbun (Feb. 7, 2011) 社会保障改革 具体的な与党案を早急に示せ（2月6日付・読売社説） The government and the ruling coalition parties on Saturday launched a new panel of experts ch…