2026-03

Automated health checkups, which failed to gain traction in the US, are becoming popular in Japan as "3-hour checkups." This article analyzes the "communication" that influences the spread of technology, from a morning work perspective.

This article explains the amendments to condominium-related laws that will come into effect in April 2026. It summarizes key points for addressing aging buildings, including changes to resolution rules that exclude residents whose whereabouts are unknown, and "new methods other than rebuilding," such as building renovation or sale. We also consider what management associations should do now to revise their regulations in order to protect asset value.

The "revision of goodwill amortization" is being debated in Japan. While it's touted as a key to revitalizing M&A, there are also concerns about impairment risks and increased costs. Let's decipher the corporate management philosophy behind the accounting system during our morning coffee break.

Activist investors are demanding corporate governance reforms from South Korean conglomerate LG Chem. This article explains the background of the reversal in market capitalization and the movement to eliminate the "Korea discount."

Was workation a failure? This article clearly explains the reasons for the decline in demand and the true value that companies continue to offer despite it. What are the possibilities of this new way of working as it evolves into cross-border learning?