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flag Japan unveils a record $735 billion budget, cutting bond issuance amid rising social security and debt costs.

flag Japan plans a record $735 billion budget for the 2023 fiscal year, driven by rising social security and debt-servicing costs. flag The Bank of Japan's shift away from stimulus adds pressure, prompting the government to cut new bond issuance to 28.6 trillion yen. flag This will be the first time in 17 years that bond issuance falls below 30 trillion yen. flag The budget draft assumes higher tax revenues but also rising debt-servicing costs, with the primary balance expected to be in a slight deficit. flag The plan is set for cabinet approval and submission to parliament soon.

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