On January 24, SHIMAMOTO Ken, Senior Research Analyst of the Strategic Research Department of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), reported the results of the FY2025 Survey on Overseas Business Operations by Japanese Companies (GLOBE) at a joint meeting of the Japan Academy of International Business Studies (JAIBS) and the Japan Academy of Multinational Enterprises (JAME), held at Rikkyo University.
In the report, he highlighted that Japanese companies are seeking to strengthen and expand their overseas business operations despite rising geopolitical risks, including the tariff policies of the Trump administration in the United States. He also explained that Japanese companies are facing intensifying competition with Chinese firms across ASEAN and reassessing the region’s role in their overseas strategies, leading to growing attention to India. In addition, he addressed the current state of AI-related businesses and sustainability initiatives undertaken by Japanese companies overseas. Based on these findings, participants actively exchanged views.
To contribute to the sound development of Japan and the global economic community, JBIC conducts various research and analytical activities and works to strengthen its external communications by leveraging these findings. JBIC will continue to actively disseminate information through a broad range of channels.
