Nov. 07, 2024

(Update) Nippon Ishin's Baba to Resign after Election Defeat

Tokyo, Nov. 6 (Jiji Press)--Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) leader Nobuyuki Baba announced his intention Wednesday to resign in the wake of his party's defeat in the Oct. 27 general election.

Japan's Future Payment Obligations for Defense Goods Balloon

Tokyo, Nov. 6 (Jiji Press)--Japan's future payment obligations based on existing defense equipment procurement contracts doubled to 9.45 trillion yen over the four years through fiscal 2023, the Board of Audit of Japan said Wednesday.

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Baba to Step Down as Nippon Ishin Leader after Defeat in General Election
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Japan Govt Wastes 64.8 B. Yen in Taxpayer Money in FY 2023: Board of Audit