The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) released the results of its latest annual survey on international operations of Japanese firms. According to the survey results, Japanese firms expect their sales and operating profits to expand 20% at home and 30% abroad, between FY2005 and FY2010. Firms expect sales and operating profits in Asia to grow nearly 40% by FY2010, which is higher than the 20% figure expected for both the Americas and European markets.