【环球财经】2025年日本企业破产数超一万家 创12年来新高

Group 1 - In 2025, the number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan is expected to reach a new high since 2013, with small enterprises making up the majority [1] - There were 10,300 bankruptcy cases involving companies with liabilities exceeding 10 million yen (approximately 439,000 RMB), marking a 2.9% year-on-year increase and the fourth consecutive year of growth since 2022 [1] - 77% of bankrupt companies had liabilities below 100 million yen (approximately 4.39 million RMB), reaching a historical high, and about 90% of these companies had fewer than 10 employees [1] Group 2 - The number of bankruptcies due to labor shortages surged by 40% to 397 cases, also a historical high, attributed to rising labor costs, recruitment difficulties, and employee turnover [1] - There were 767 bankruptcy cases linked to inflation, marking a continuous increase over three years [1] - Among 10 industries, 7 experienced higher bankruptcy cases compared to the previous year, with the service industry leading at 3,478 cases (up 4.4%), and the construction industry following with 2,014 cases, surpassing 2,000 for the first time in 12 years [1] Group 3 - The Tokyo Shoko Research Company predicts an upward trend in corporate bankruptcies until the end of the 2025 fiscal year, driven by struggling businesses and those abandoning restructuring efforts [2] - Factors such as yen depreciation, high prices, rising interest rates, Trump's tariff policies, and deteriorating relations with China are contributing to the increased operational risks for companies [2]