June 29, 2026

Special Feature 1:

A management approach drawing on foreign-national talent
---Japan’s foreign resident population projected to approach ten million---

Special Feature 2:

Twelve “AI executives” join Kirin HD strategy meeting
---The day AI makes management decisions: distinct winners and losers to be revealed---

A Bird’s-eye View:

U.S. seeks manufacturing revival, but number of potential workers remains small
---Tariffs pose additional threat---

News in Depth:

Record number of companies---a total of 43---sponsor the Japan National Football Team
---JFA’s grass roots management proves a success---