Japan's budget surplus plan faces further delay as Takaichi pushes spending

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan's plan to return to a primary budget surplus for the first time in decades ...
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Japan Lower House dissolution to delay budget passage

The government is unlikely to secure the passage of its fiscal 2026 draft budget by March 31, the end of this fiscal year.

Takaichi’s Extra Spending Knocks Japan Off Budget Surplus Track

Less than a month after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the nation was set to achieve its first primary balance surplus in 28 years, the latest official estimates indicate that her recent ...
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Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China

Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise ...

Japan’s bonds have a message for India’s budget

Japan's bond market turmoil serves as a stark warning for India's upcoming budget. Investors are scrutinizing fiscal ...