Chairman Okuda's Press Conference

(On forecasting Japanese economy in 2005)

First half of 2005 might go slow, but the second half is expected to recover thカジノシークレット おすすめ ゲームace as China's and U. S's economy is expected to recover sooner.

(On expectation towards Japanese government's economic policy)

The biggest topic is to move social security system reforms forward. All of pension, medical insurance, and long-term care insurance must be reformed comprehensively. カジノシークレット おすすめ ゲームovernment's attempt to privatize post office function at the Diet session will be carefully watched.

(On earthquake off Sumatra Island)

Japan's aid, amount-wise, is big, but presentation on Japan's total efforts needs improvement. Earthquake's economic impact on Japan and Asia will be limited. Attention must be brought to Tsunami that might be caused by "after tremor."

(On declining birthrate)

Declining birthrate has been observed for quite some time. Some measures have been taken but without expected results. The problem is difficult to solve, but カジノシークレット おすすめ ゲームovernment must continue to make lives of people easier by implementing policies to hire women, elderly and non-Japanese workers; by promoting IT solutions; and by improving residential quality.