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Japan Health Min. Eyes Record 36.5 T. Yen in FY 2027 Budget

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry said Wednesday it will seek a record 36,580.3 billion yen in its general-account budget request for fiscal 2027, reflecting…

  • Japan's Health, Labor, and Welfare Ministry seeks 36.5 trillion yen budget for 2027.
  • 4.4% increase from fiscal 2026 budget driven by aging population's rising social welfare costs.

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