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Japan Unveils $110 Billion Stimulus to Combat Rising Costs

11/17/2025

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The Japanese government will unveil a stimulus package exceeding 17 trillion yen (about $110 billion), announced by Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama after meeting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
The package aims to ease rising living costs and boost growth in artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
It is Takaichi's first major fiscal initiative since taking office in October.
A supplementary budget of about 14 trillion yen could raise public debt, with Cabinet approval by November 21.

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The Japanese government will unveil a stimulus package exceeding 17 trillion yen (about $110 billion), announced by Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama after meeting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
The package aims to ease rising living costs and boost growth in artificial intelligence and semiconductors.
It is Takaichi's first major fiscal initiative since taking office in October.
A supplementary budget of about 14 trillion yen could raise public debt, with Cabinet approval by November 21.