The aging and decreasing population is a serious problem in many developed countries today. In Japan's case, these demographic changes are taking place at a more rapid pace than any other country has ever experienced.

The direct investment of Japanese businesses to East Asian economies accelerates the reallocation of their production bases. Consequently, between Japan and the other East Asian countries, both exports and imports are growing substantially.

We must update our country's workplace policies to remain competitive against other developed countries.

Medical costs are of concern, both in developing and developed countries.

Just as entrepreneurs developed America, they can develop other countries, too.

Global interdependence today means that economic disasters in developing countries could create a backlash on developed countries.