Tokyo, Nov 29, 2024 (AFP) - Japan government approves $92 bn extra budget

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2024-11-29

Japan's unpopular minority government approved on Friday an extra budget to help pay for a massive stimulus package after the ruling coalition's worst election result in 15 years. The hoped-for lift to the economy is also aimed at boosting Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's popularity after a gaffe-riddled start including an embarrassing video of him eating. The extra budget approved by the cabinet is worth 13.9 trillion yen ($92 billion) and is exp......

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