Small Talk

This article explains how to balance the deregulation of overtime work with maintaining upper limits for health protection purposes and implementing flexible measures tailored to the characteristics of the work. It comprehensively covers issues related to time management in intellectual work, and introduces mechanisms for improving productivity based on the inverted U-shaped relationship between overtime and work hours.

First, have you heard about the US tariff issue in the recent news? There was a historic moment when President Trump's signature policy was invalidated by the Supreme Court, but surprisingly, "alternative measures" were taken, and the actual tariff rates have remained largely unchanged. This...

To begin with, in recent years, global affairs have become increasingly complex, with tensions particularly rising in the Middle East. Against this backdrop, in the spring of 2026, the "MAGA (Make America Great Again)" policy, spearheaded by President Donald Trump's Republican Party, will face a major challenge...

This presentation will explain DX case studies in the international logistics industry. As AI agents are driving operational efficiency, how will this traditionally "intuition and experience"-dependent industry transform? We will share the essence of digital transformation that you should know, based on concrete initiatives by freight forwarding companies.

The arrival of China's BYD's new light electric vehicle, the "Rakko," has plunged the Japanese automotive industry into a new battleground. Changes in government subsidy mechanisms and evaluation criteria for supply stability indicate the "limitations of protectionist policies" and the "path to moving away from subsidies." This article explains the global trends approaching in the 2030s and the strategies remaining for Japanese manufacturers.

Air Water's accounting scandal, involving misconduct amounting to 73.5 billion yen, has come to light. Let's learn from this organizational flaw caused by authoritarian management and M&A expansion! # Air Water # Corporate Ethics

This article explains the impact of China's "Law for Promoting National Unity and Progress," which will come into effect in July 2025, on Japanese companies. It clearly presents practical countermeasures, such as training records, personnel systems, and Taiwanese terminology, as well as compliance strategies to avoid excessive self-regulation, from an expert's perspective.

This article explains why Trump's approval ratings might decline in the 2026 US midterm elections. It analyzes how dissatisfaction with the Iran war and tariff policies will affect swing voters. This is a collection of hints for a future where the economy and people's lives will change.

This book explains the secrets to Rolex's long-term success, achieved through a strategy that has remained unchanged for 50 years. It clearly explains key points that business professionals can apply, such as "foundation management," "emotional value," and "scarcity value."

First, the soaring prices of the past two years have put a great strain on household budgets. Previously, inflation was feared more than recession, and this fear prompted central banks to implement aggressive interest rate hikes. However, just as that fear was beginning to subside, a new crisis is looming. It is simply...