Business

Business

9 Aug 2024

Progress in Japan’s 2% Inflation Target Amid Tightening Labor Market

Summary: Progress has been made toward Japan's 2% inflation target amidst a tightening labor market. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) noted that wage and price increases may exceed expectations, with more companies raising prices in April. The key focus is on the changes in October. Inflation is expected to stabilize at around 2% in the coming years.

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Business

25 Jul 2024

Australia’s budget surplus hits record high amid economic challenges and inflationary pressures

Summary:Australia's finances are improving, on track for a high budget surplus, but may turn to deficit in the future. The central bank meeting is approaching, the market predicts a rate hike, but economists expect interest rates to remain unchanged. Australia and the U.S. monetary policy is different, the U.S. may first cut interest rates to deal with inflation.

SFG.

Business

16 Jul 2024

Australia’s Population Surges, Rents Hit Record Highs

Summary: Australia's surge in immigration has led to a tight rental market and record high rents. As net migration rises to 548,800 by September 2023, average rents across the country reach A$627, with some regions seeing increases of more than 10%.

SFG.

Business

27 Jun 2024

Japan cautiously considers electric car tariffs as China-Japan trade and economic ties tighten

Summary:Faced with the US and EU imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, Japan did not follow up immediately, but instead considered carefully to avoid damaging Sino-Japanese economic and trade relations. The G7 emphasized that it would not harm China's interests, but would protect companies from unfair competition.

SFG.

Business

29 May 2024

Japan suffered a large trade loss in April

Summary: In April, Japan's exports grew by 8.3%, the fifth consecutive month of positive growth, while imports grew by the same 8.3%. The trade deficit rose to 462.5 billion yen. Exports to China hit a record high, with semiconductor equipment exports surging 95.4%.

SFG.

Business

8 Mar 2024

Explore Opportunities for Investment in AI, Blockchain, and Renewable Energy in New Technologies

Staying ahead of the curve in the ever-changing global economy is critical for investors hoping to profit on breakthrough technology. Three topics have caught the focus in recent years for their disruptive potential: artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and renewable energy. In this post, we'll look at the investing prospects offered by these cutting-edge technology.

Keith Mar

Business

22 Feb 2024

Four days doubled! A huge profit of 611.1 billion dollars, Japan’s richest man, Masayoshi Son, a complete turnaround.

Once almost sold by Masayoshi Sun's Arm, but now it has become the face of the "big weapon" to save face.

Keith Mar

Business

22 Feb 2024

Japan Loses Its Spot as World’s Third-Largest Economy as It Slips Into Recession

Data underscore weak domestic consumption, investment Economy falls to fourth-largest in world behind Germany

Keith Mar

Business

8 Feb 2024

What is your Core Purpose?

When I first learnt about the concept of Core Purpose, I did not truly understand its meaning.  I thought to run a successful accounting business, we need to service my clients well, please them and put them in priority before my own interest.

Keith Mar