Japan, Indonesia to Begin Talks on Asagiri-class Destroyer Export Japan and Indonesia will begin talks to export an Asagiri-class destroyer, a significant step after Tokyo revised its defense export policy …
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Japan approves 3.1 trillion yen supplementary budget amid concerns over fiscal democracy
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Approves 2026 Supplementary Budget Amid Concerns Over Use of Reserve Funds A short-session vote on June 5, 2026, approved a supplementary budget of about 3.1 trillion yen, sparking debate …
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Japan approves 3.1 trillion yen deficit-financed budget to curb gasoline prices despite fiscal concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Approves 3.1 Trillion Yen Supplementary Budget to Shield Consumers from Rising Fuel Costs Japan approves a 3.1 trillion yen supplementary budget to shield consumers from rising fuel costs, keeping …
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Japan approves 3.1 trillion yen supplementary budget to fund gasoline subsidies
by Sui Yuitoby Sui Yuito3.11 Trillion-Yen 2026 Supplementary Budget Passes Diet, Earmarks ¥2.5 Trillion for Middle East Response and Fuel Aid Japan’s 2026 supplementary budget was approved by the House of Councillors on June …
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Rokid secures Toyota affiliate investment to boost Japan expansion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRokid wins investment from Toyota affiliate as it scales AI smart-glasses push in Japan Toyota affiliate invests in Rokid to expand AI smart-glasses in Japan, aiming at consumer uptake, industrial …
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Bank of Japan signals possible rate rise if inflation risks prevail
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan governor signals possible rate rise if upside inflation risks persist Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on June 3 that if upside risks to prices come …
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Coupang’s Rocket Now challenges incumbents in Japan with 6 million downloads
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRocket Now Surpasses 6 Million Downloads in Japan as Coupang Expands Restaurant Network Coupang’s Rocket Now reaches over 6 million downloads in Japan, expanding to 10,000+ restaurants with low prices …
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Japan approves 3.11 trillion yen supplementary budget to sustain gasoline subsidies amid Mideast tensions
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan approves 3.11 trillion yen supplementary budget to extend gasoline subsidies Government finalizes 3.1135 trillion yen supplementary budget to address Middle East-driven energy price surge, prioritizing gasoline and utility fee …
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Japan Shifts Consumption Tax Cut for Food From Zero to One Percent
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment pivots to 1% consumption tax cut on food to speed rollout Japan’s government has shifted course to a 1% consumption tax cut on food, citing register upgrades and speed …