“Manpower shortage,” the biggest concern for 2018 economy
- For the first time in four years, over 20% anticipate an economic recovery - According to GDP Estimates for July - September 2017...


Economic DI of 50.0, second highest level ever
Manufacturing industry marked a record high for two consecutive months


71.1% of Companies See Business Succession as a “Management Issue”
~ Business succession implementation has positive impact for 30% of companies after 5 years ~ In July, the Small and Medium Enterprise...


Business confidence of manufacturing industry marked a record high
Japanese Trend Research October 2017


22.1% of companies have implemented "entirely non-smoking,” and over 50% have "complete se
~ Of those implementing entirely non-smoking, 47.6% of "restaurants” experiences a negative impact on their performance ~ Since enactment...

