Why Japan's streets are spotless | World Economic Forum
2017年7月18日 · The absence of rubbish bins on Japan’s streets is a bit of a mystery to many tourists. There are numerous posts on online forums asking about it and Tripadvisor even highlights the fact visitors may struggle to dispose of their trash.
Lessons in longevity from Japan’s 100-year-old Okinawans | World ...
2021年9月29日 · Okinawa had the lowest healthcare costs in all of Japan, despite being the poorest, because they were healthier. In 2000, Japan implemented the Long-Term Care Insurance Program throughout the country – and it involved paid daycare for adults. Okinawans, being social types, make the most of it – and it drives down healthcare costs over the ...
Homelessness: What drives it and what's needed to end it
Japan reportedly has the lowest rate of homelessness among OECD countries, with just two people living on the street per 100,000 people. In April 2024, the Japan Times reported homelessness had reached a record low , falling by 8% in the year to January, to just 2,820 people, with the highest population in Osaka.
Hydrogen is developing fast in Japan, closer to societal use
2024年4月10日 · Despite the optimistic outlook and advancements, Japan, like the rest of the world, faces challenges in making hydrogen energy economically viable. Hydrogen, largely expected to be the next-generation energy source, holds its greatest promise in generating electricity and heat without emitting carbon dioxide while being abundantly available in ...
These are the world’s biggest trading blocs
2023年4月28日 · The CPTPP launched in 2018 with Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Peru and Chile as members. The UK joined them in 2023 as part of a move to strengthen trading links after Brexit, and together the member nations account for 15% of global GDP .
These are the surprising benefits of a four-day working week
Back in 2019, Microsoft Japan introduced a four-day working week and reported a 40% boost in productivity. There were similar results from the global trials in 2022 with employees committing to cover 100% of their normal work in 80% of the time.
The current state of AI, according to Stanford's AI Index | World ...
2024年4月26日 · Artificial intelligence’s (AI) influence on society has never been more pronounced. Since ChatGPT became a ubiquitous feature on computer desktops in late 2022, the rapid development and deployment of generative AI and large language model (LLM) tools have started to transform industries and show the potential to touch many aspects of modern life.
Here’s how Japan is using technology to mitigate natural disasters
2022年11月1日 · The Great East Japan Earthquake, which took place on 11 March 2011, was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan, reaching a magnitude of 9.0 and bringing unprecedented disaster to the Tohoku region and other areas.
How reskilling can help transform Japan's future of work
2023年1月18日 · Japan's labour market faces challenges including a shrinking workforce, low productivity, flat wage levels and digital disparities between workers. Research forecasts an excess of 2.1 million people in production and clerical occupations, and a shortage of 1.7 million in specialized technical jobs by 2030.
Mthuli Ncube - Agenda Contributor | World Economic Forum
2013年5月9日 · Mthuli Ncube is the Minister of Finance in Zimbabwe. He has a background in academia, banking, investments and public policy. Ncube is on the Global Agenda Council of the World Economic Forum on “Poverty and Economic Development” and on the Advisory Council for World Economic Forum (WEF) on Sustainable Infrastructure. Before his appointment as Minister of Finance in Zimbabwe in September ...