Japan Scraps Budget Caps, Creates ‘Strong and Rich Japan’ Investment Framework
Politics

Japan Scraps Budget Caps, Creates ‘Strong and Rich Japan’ Investment Framework

Tokyo forecasts 0.9% real GDP growth in FY2026, 1.1% in FY2027, and launches a dedicated domestic investment window, end...

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Japan's Minimum Wage Hike Slows to ¥55, Breaking a Five-Year Acceleration
Economy

Japan's Minimum Wage Hike Slows to ¥55, Breaking a Five-Year Acceleration

Japan's central wage council set a ¥55/hour guideline for FY2026, a 4.9% increase but down from ¥66 last year. The move ...

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Japan’s ‘Strong and Wealthy’ Strategy Could Amplify Yen Volatility
Economy

Japan’s ‘Strong and Wealthy’ Strategy Could Amplify Yen Volatility

Japan’s pivot to investment-driven growth, under PM Takaichi’s ¥370 trillion ‘Strong and Wealthy’ plan, may destabilise ...

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