Japan Unveils $19 Billion Extra Budget to Cushion Mideast Impact
Japan’s cabinet approved a $19.4 billion extra budget to fund measures meant to cushion households from inflation tied to Middle East turbulence, putting fiscal policy back in the spotlight for bond investors.
Japan Rejects 'New Militarism' Claims
- Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet Bangkok Post —
- Japan defense chief takes swipe at China The Korea Herald —
- Japan’s Koizumi rejects China accusations of ‘new militarism’ Financial Times —
- Japan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China The Guardian —
- Japan defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal' BBC News —