Suntory CEO Niinami on Brexit, Japan Consumption

The video discusses the impact of Brexit on business relocation, focusing on companies like Panasonic and Ribena's commitment to the UK market. It then shifts to the Japanese economy, highlighting changes in consumer preferences, such as a shift towards freshly brewed coffee and the impact of a new value-added tax. Concerns about a potential recession due to tax increases and the post-Olympics economic situation are addressed, with suggestions for restructuring social welfare systems to ensure economic stability.

Why does the company decide to remain in the UK despite Brexit?

• To avoid relocation costs

• Because of strong consumer support and brand loyalty

• Because of government incentives

• Due to favorable tax conditions

What change in consumer preference is noted in the Japanese market?

• Increased demand for canned beverages

• A shift towards freshly brewed coffee

• Decline in fresh fruit consumption

• Preference for imported goods

What is a potential consequence of the new value-added tax in Japan?

• Increase in consumer spending

• Decrease in total consumption

• Stabilization of the economy

• Rise in foreign investments

What economic concern is associated with the aging population in Japan?

• Higher birth rates

• Strain on the social welfare system

• Increased unemployment rates

• Decreased life expectancy

What proposal is suggested to address Japan's economic challenges?

• Expansion of the manufacturing sector

• Restructuring the social welfare system

• Reduction in public spending

• Increase in import tariffs