[Japan Updates] Economic Survey of Environmental Industries in December 2011

The MOE announced the results of its official survey of environmental industry, "Economic Survey of Environmental Industries in December 2011."

The result showed that business confidence remained at about the same level as the previous survey.

To the question on environmental business in the Tohoku region, which was severely affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, companies showed broad interests in environmental businesses, such as renewable energy, and remediation and clean-up of soil and water.

The survey is scheduled to be conducted every 6 months and its regular report is to be announced accordingly.

For more information: http://www.env.go.jp/en/headline/headline.php?serial=1732