Suntory CEO on Wage Hikes, BOJ, China

The video discusses the impact of China's reopening on business, highlighting potential sales increases and supply chain challenges. It explores wage growth and inflation in Japan, noting the pressure on companies to raise wages. The Bank of Japan's policies are analyzed, with a focus on interest rates and economic changes. Challenges such as the energy crisis and strategies like premiumization are discussed. Finally, the video examines changing consumer preferences, particularly the demand for less sugar, and the company's R&D efforts to address these trends.

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