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Japan's debt-servicing costs seen taking up 30% of budget in 3 years
Payments to reach $270bn in fiscal 2029 on rising interest, finance ministry estimate shows
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Takaichi signals budgeting reform with multiyear framework: speech draft
Strategic investments to be ring-fenced from budget cycle to enhance predictability
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan convenience chain Lawson to enter India, targeting middle class
Retailer looks to open 10,000 stores in world's most populous nation by 2050
Source: Nikkei Asia
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In divided Bangladesh, election delivers power, not stability
Without order and growth, the country risks sliding into Islamist majoritarianism
Source: Nikkei Asia
Culture•
Japan has trams that say “sorry” while they ride around town…but why?
Gomen means sorry in Japanese, but in this town you’ll see it written on the streetcar destination displays. You’ll encounter a lot of fascinating sights while travelling around Japan, and the furth
Source: SoraNews24
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Hokkaido sites debut resident discounts, charging tourists more
Northern Japan prefecture sidesteps concerns over discrimination by nationality
Source: Nikkei Asia
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US faces 'decadelong' road to loosening China's grip on rare earths
Washington deploys billions and builds Asian partnerships, but refining remains key hurdle
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Japan’s Viral Retro Vending Machines
Japan is famous for its vending machines: you can find one just about anywhere, including the top of Mt. Fuji, and just about anything in them. Before we go any further: you’ve probably heard the rum
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
Culture•
As parliament reconvenes, Takaichi faces a balancing act
The upcoming budget debate is a test of whether the prime minister can balance her promise to work with the opposition with the need to move quickly to get it approved.
Source: The Japan Times
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Defense challenges competence in probation officer murder
A 36-year-old man admitted to murdering his probation officer, while his defense argued that he is not mentally competent to bear responsibility for the crime.
Source: The Japan Times
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