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  • Japan Govt Mulling Stimulus Package Worth over ¥17 Tril., Aiming to Tackle Rising Prices Including Winter Energy Costs

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    November 15, 2025

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    November 14, 2025

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    November 14, 2025

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    November 12, 2025

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    November 11, 2025

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    The differing positions held by the Liberal Democratic Party and ruling coalition partner the Jap...

    November 11, 2025

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