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Japan's budget to hit record, but with reduced new bond issuance, draft shows

Japan's government is planning a record budget of 112 trillion yen ($730 billion) for the next fiscal year starting in April, according to a report by Jiji news agency on December 25, 2024. This budget aims to address the country's aging population, low birth rates, and to bolster defense spending. Key features include increased allocations for social security, child care support, and a significant hike in defense expenditure to counter regional security threats. The budget also reflects efforts to manage the national debt, which is over twice the size of its economy, through fiscal reforms and potential tax increases.

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