Japan's initial budget for defense spending and related costs for fiscal 2026 totaled about 10.6 trillion yen ($66.5 billion) ...
The turmoil in the Middle East is complicating Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plans to pursue "responsibly proactive" fiscal ...
TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding $58 billion for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise missiles ...
As Japan plans additional economic measures, including a possible supplementary budget, to soften the impact of new U.S.
TOKYO, April 13 (Reuters) - Private-sector ⁠members ⁠of Japan's key economic advisory ⁠panel proposed a new multi-year budget framework on Monday to ensure stable funding for investments deemed ...
With U.S. President Donald Trump due to visit just days from now, the new administration headed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signaled its readiness to further increase defense spending.
What Is the New Japan Tourist Tax? The biggest headline change is Japan’s increase in departure tax. Starting July 2026, the fee to leave the country will triple from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 (about $20 USD) ...
She said the government still had sufficient funds set aside to pay for fuel subsidies. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...