q2 2006 asian industrial hi tech facilities logistics property review cbre research 2 regional market overview p 3 briefing 4 19 terminology 20 21 asia map 22 offices 23 north japan the second quarter of witnessed positive japanese business sentiment s imports and exports grew to record levels in may up 34 y o marking first increase trade surplus nearly 17 months driven by strong overseas demand for automobiles which registered a 27 7 total export volume recorded an 18 9 us 49 86 billion production 1 q april consecutive month increases manufacturers remain optimistic expect raise further coming greater china beijing maintained steady growth momentum view tightening land use policies supply some parks remained under pressure subsequently sales was subdued against backdrop still as
