Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: I cannot comment on whether an additional budget is needed. Even if necessary, and even if an additional budget is required, its size will be limited to addressing emergency policy needs.

2026-10-16

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: I cannot comment on whether an additional budget is needed. Even if necessary, and even if an additional budget is required, its size will be limited to addressing emergency policy needs.

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2026-10-16

Three departments including the National Development and Reform Commission issued guidance to refine price formation and expand inclusive elderly care. Safety‑net public elderly‑care institutions, defined as public facilities that fully or mainly hou

2026-10-15

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