Worklog

Discover why women are leaving rural areas in Japan. While lack of job opportunities and amenities are factors, social exclusion in closed communities plays a crucial role.

Discover why I decided to shift my investments from Singapore stocks to U.S. stocks and ETFs, focusing on the upcoming interest rate cuts in the U.S. and the weak Japanese yen.

Discover the underlying issues behind the failure of large-scale system overhaul projects in Japan, focusing on the lack of technical expertise within IT departments.

In May 2024, the US CPI report fell below market expectations, leading to a stock market surge. The Federal Reserve decided to maintain the policy interest rate at 5.25-5.5% with a revised outlook of a single 0.25% rate cut by the end of the year. Despite the slower pace of monetary easing, this balanced approach supports long-term investment strategies, particularly in core assets like the S&P 500 index fund.

Driving digital transformation in a traditional enterprise goes beyond implementing new technologies like ServiceNow, RPA, and AI. The real challenge lies in reshaping the mindsets and attitudes of employees to embrace these changes. This article explores strategies for effective change management and highlights the importance of continuous education, supportive culture, and clear communication in overcoming these challenges.

Managing assets with 25% in cash and 75% in risk assets, utilizing the NISA system to aim for ¥18 million in five years. Emphasizing currency diversification and risk management learned from past experiences.

Tokyo’s increasing child population amidst Japan’s declining birthrate highlights socioeconomic disparities. This trend underscores the importance of financial stability, continuous learning, and adaptability in today’s challenging economic climate.

This week features key CPI and FOMC announcements, which could significantly impact the market. By focusing on long-term investing, I will not be swayed by short-term fluctuations and will continue to monitor overall trends for effective asset formation.