Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the nation’s primary balance is set to return to a surplus for the first time in 28 years, in an apparent attempt to ease market concerns over her proactive stance on spending.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the door to communications with China remains open and Tokyo’s goal of building a constructive, stable relationship with Beijing has been consistent through her two months in office.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reassures markets regarding her expansionary fiscal policy. Despite a hefty 122.3 trillion yen budget proposal, the cap for new government bonds remains under 30 trillion yen.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Wednesday she is "always open" to dialogue with China despite a diplomatic row between Tokyo and Beijing over comments she made about Taiwan. "Japan is always open to dialogue with China.

Japan is exploring another summit, concerned that Mr Trump is softening his position on China. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

It forecasts a surplus of 1.34 trillion yen, which has been a government goal for more than 2 decades Read more at The Business Times.

Japan’s stocks are expected to extend gains in 2026, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s aggressive fiscal plans building on the momentum of the past year.

The budget for the year starting in April is to be finalised on Dec 26 and submitted to parliament early in 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.