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Japan govt approves record 122 trillion yen budget

The Japanese government on Friday approved a record budget for the upcoming fiscal year, to pay for everything from bigger defence spending to ballooning social security costs as inflation persists.The 122.3-trillion-yen ($782 billion) budget for the fiscal year from April 2026 will include some nine trillion yen for defence spending, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi…

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'India can help New Zealand cut China dependence'

Indian exporters in pharmaceuticals, electronics, and automotive sectors are poised to significantly increase shipments to New Zealand. This expansion offers New Zealand an opportunity to diversify its trade and lessen its reliance on China, according to think tank GTRI. The move highlights a potential shift in regional trade dynamics. Source link

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Ruble surges in 2025: Russian currency emerges as top performer against US dollar; why it’s a headache for its war economy

The Russian currency Ruble emerged as the top-performing major currency against the US dollar this year, surging 45% since January. This unexpected strength caught Russian officials off guard and poses challenges for the country’s war-affected economy. The currency is now trading around 78 per dollar, similar to levels before Russia’s Ukraine invasion, as reported by…

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Are you sipping right ‘tea’? FSSAI clarifies rules on beverage labeling; warns on misleading packaging

Representative image (AI-generated) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a clarification on the use of the word “tea” on food packaging and labelling, stating that only beverages made from the plant Camellia sinensis can legally be sold as tea.According to the press release issued on Wednesday, the food regulator said that…

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Budget 2026–27 : CII reccomends institutional reforms and fiscal consolidation; stresses debt sustainability

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) urged the government to focus on institutional reforms and fiscal consolidation in the upcoming 2026-27 budget to maintain India’s growth momentum. The industry body presented these recommendations on Thursday, emphasising debt sustainability, fiscal transparency, revenue collection, and spending efficiency as key areas for improvement.“India has achieved a rare convergence…

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