In 2025, as new regime has been established worldwide, as expected, the new U.S. administration is reversing global trends. The shift from globalism to nationalism, represented by tariff policies, changes in issues such as climate change and DE&I, and economic security and supply chain risks have a serious impact on corporate growth strategies and business activities, making the outlook of our business environment more complex and uncertain than ever before, due to unpredictable risks and rapidly advancing challenges.

     The mission of Sumitomo Corporation Global Research (SCGR) is to combine business information obtained from the extensive network of the Sumitomo Corporation Group, which operates diverse businesses across 64 countries (125 locations), with the latest macro data to envision multiple potential future scenarios. Additionally, it involves detecting signs from daily activities that may affect the future and continuously updating and delivering them timely to the front lines. We warmly welcome not only feedback with primary information from the business field, but also requests for intelligence needed at the scene.

     To achieve sustainable growth in a rapidly changing world, we aim to draw "auxiliary line" between macro dynamics and business, providing clear and reliable communication to everyone competing on the global stage. Our strength lies in the creative and innovative intelligence generated by experts with diverse backgrounds who clash their perspectives and insights. To further showcase its unique qualities, it's crucial to continually capture fresh information from the frontlines of business.

     Thank you for your continued support.

April, 2025
Masahiko Yokohama
President and CEO

(As of April 1, 2025)

Economic Analysis

By combining macro-economic information, such as Global and Japanese Economy, World Trade, with its in-house business oriented information, SCGR provides analysis and forecast of the economic environment around the world.

Market Analysis

By combining market information with in-house information derived from natural resources and energy trading and investment, SCGR offers their views on the current market trend and outlook of the international commodity market.

International Analysis

SCGR keeps track of developments in international affairs, as well as the political and economic situation of individual countries with country risk information, and provides views on the potential impact on our business operations world-wide.

Business Strategy Analysis

SCGR provides analyses of next generation businesses, technologies and environmental issues.

(As of April 1, 2025)