Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget

Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget as it pushes strike-back capability to deter regional threat
The Japanese Cabinet has approved a record 8.7 trillion yen ($55 billion) defense budget plan for 2025 as Japan accelerates building up its strike-back capability with long-range cruise missiles and starts deploying Tomahawks to further fortify the country against growing threat from China,
Japan's cabinet approves record budget, faces tough parliament fight
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet on Friday approved a record $730 billion budget for the next fiscal year, while limiting new bond issuance to the lowest in 17 years on the back of record tax revenue.
Japan govt approves record budget for ageing population, defence
Japan's government on Friday approved a record budget for the next fiscal year, ramping up spending on social welfare, as the population ages, and defence to tackle regional threats.The 8.7 trillion yen approved Friday will help pay for measures to help attract recruits to Japan's Self-Defense Forces,
Japan approves record budget for aging population
Populations are aging rapidly in much of the rich world, forcing governments to spend increasing amounts on pensions.
Japan's cabinet approves record $730 billion budget for next fiscal year
Japan's cabinet on Friday approved a record $730 billion budget for the fiscal year starting in April, while limiting new bond issuance to the lowest in 17 years on the back of record tax revenue. The budget for the fiscal year that starts in April is estimated at 115.
Japan approves $730 billion budget for FY 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s cabinet on Friday approved a record $730 billion budget for the next fiscal year, while limiting new bond issuance
Japan defense budget hits record 8.7 tril. yen amid regional threats
Japan's defense budget grew to a record 8.70 trillion yen ($55 billion) for fiscal 2025, the government said Friday, as the country c
Japan Plans Record Budget With Ramped-Up Defense Spending
The Japanese government is expected to approve a record initial budget Friday for the next fiscal year that will ramp up spending on defense and support for regional economies.
Japan govt approves record budget for aging population, defense
Japan is one of the world's oldest societies, and this year the proportion of its people aged 65 or over reached a record 29.3 percent
Japan's Cabinet OKs record $55-B defense budg
Japan's Cabinet approved on Friday a record 8.7-trillion-yen ($55-billion) defense budget for 2025 as the country accelerates building up its strike-back capability and starts deploying Tomahawks to fortify itself against growing threats from China,
Japan's Cabinet Approves Record US$730B Budget for 2025 - TaiwanPlus News
Japan's Cabinet has approved a budget for fiscal year 2025 totaling a record US$730 billion, including US$55 billion in defense spending. Despite the record spending, the government is optimistic of seeing significant reduction in new debt.
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