Abe attends Keidanren meeting Expectations for wage increase next spring 16:07 on December 26
Prime Minister Abe attended the meeting of Keidanren, stating that `` venture spirit is the engine that will open up a new era, '' calling for more investment in new areas for future economic growth, and raising wages next spring. Also showed expectations.
Prime Minister Abe stated that for the future growth of the Japanese economy, AI = industrial promotion in new fields such as artificial intelligence and next-generation communications was necessary. "The world is full of momentum of innovation now. The venture spirit is the engine that will open up a new era, and if you stick to what is called “independentism,” you cannot catch up with change. ”
He said, "What we need is bold investment. We want you to invest more and more in challenging businesses that anticipate the changing times." He asked for more investment in new areas. .
Prime Minister Abe said, "The most important thing is investment in human resources, and I look forward to next spring. It seems that the annual increase in the Tokyo Olympics half a century ago was 12%." He also showed expectations for a salary increase next spring.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Abe called on the business community to secure employment opportunities until the age of 70, toward the realization of a social security system of all generations.