Prime Minister Kono Rejects Prior Congressional Approval for Arms Exports, Says 'Government Will Handle It'
Japanese Prime Minister Kono rejects calls for prior parliamentary approval on arms exports, asserting that such decisions should fall under government authority following National Security Council reviews.
Is consumption tax reduction a prescription? What are the risks embedded in Japan's economy under "Takaichi's strong leadership"?
The article discusses Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's proposal for a two-year suspension of the consumption tax on food and explores the potential impacts and risks on the economy through an interview with chief economist Ryutaro Kono.