It is my firm belief that the present crisis will prove to be the catalyst that will reshape the economy, making Greece a competitive and prosperous member of the euro zone. It is also my firm belief that it will not be long before articles again start talking about the euro’s strong position as an international currency.
Looking at the economic situation in the Kansai region, corporate activity has increased due partly to strong exports, and a resulting  BIS Review 115/2006  3  improvement in corporate profits is being observed, not only at large firms but also at small firms.