In this episode 14, we met founder of Bangsawan FX, which he breaking down major stories, theories & facts on how Japan economy (specifically Japanese Yen currency) has become weaken over the past decades since 1990s. He also believed that this particularly agreement (Plaza Accord) was responsible for Japan's economy downfall. Moreover, we talked about social issues such as birth rate, aging problem and generational gap that (to this date) affecting Japan and other countries.   Guest: Bangwan (Bangsawan FX)   Tiktok: @bangwan_fx Youtube: BangsawanFX   00:00 Introduction 02:05 What happened to Japanese Yen (as of 2024)??? 03:25 Start of Japanese economic miracle 04:35 US begin "cooperate" with Japan after WW2 06:28 Beginning of Japan's economy comeback 07:45 Yen currency STILL WEAK, but... 08:30 Competitors & alliance took noticed 09:39 Trade Balance (Deficit & Surplus) 10:15 Power of Japan exports (even Harley Davidson was in TROUBLE) 11:33 Inflation (Law of Supply & Demand) 14:06 US had Trade Deficit due to unimaginable power of Japan's exports 14:54 AN AGREEMENT THAT CHANGED JAPAN'S ECONOMY EVER SINCE 16:20 Why this agreement happened? 17:52 Japan experienced both GOOD & BAD from THAT AGREEMENT 19:29 Both Sony and Mitsubishi's FORTUNE so BIG that they acquired... 20:08 What was 'Miracle of Japan' looks like? 21:34 Japan's land value that are JAW-DROPPING TO BELIEVE. 22:46 EXACT MOMENT Japan's economy begin to fall 23:58 Japan asset price bubble occurred 25:10 Situation that are inevitable to other nations 26:12 We should not view Japan as example of 'economically successful nation' 27:20 Effects of 'financial support' during COVID-19 YOU MAY NOT REALISED 29:38 The ONLY ASIAN country in the world that has interest rate below '1' (since 2016) 31:34 Possible theory why Japan STILL NOT INCREASE their interest rate (Japan Lost Decade) 32:19 Shinzo Abe's economy policy that PRESERVED Japan's economy 33:57 (cont.) Possible theory why Japan STILL NOT INCREASE their interest rate 35:05 Japan's death rate, birth rate and aging population 36:28 Generational gap WILL occur if not solve it 37:24 Window Guidance policy 38:40 This HUGE mistake that Japan SHOULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED according to economists 39:12 Lessons we can learn from this 42:37 What we can do to make it better for Malaysia? (Complaining is NOT helping...) 44:26 Singapore is something we MUST learn from their economic success. 45:18 For the sake of our future children. 46:00 If you invest / trade heavily in Japanese Yen (specifically USDJPY), LISTEN HERE. 47:03 Closing   Always stay up to date the economic situations anywhere in the world from different banks and financial markets. Click the link here to learn more: Market Analysis | Vantage Markets (vtg-mkt.com)   DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM THIS PODCAST IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE PODCAST ARE ONLY PROVIDING THEIR PERSONAL VIEWS. VANTAGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES FROM YOUR TRADING ACTIVITIES. PLEASE CONSULT A FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT EXPERT BEFORE TAKING ACTION.