Gov't to cut defense budget 0.9%
December 20, 2005Japan's defense spending for fiscal 2006 will be cut by 0.9%, mainly through reducing spending on Cold War-type equipment to make way for increased outlays on missile defense and to offset high oil prices, according to a draft budget proposed by the...
Japan to cut ODA budget by 3.4%
December 20, 2005The Finance Ministry proposed Tuesday cutting Japanese foreign aid by 3.4% in fiscal 2006, marking the seventh straight year it has been cut in the initial budget, but secured new funding to combat terrorism and increase its low-interest yen loans fo...
Yokosuka mayor to visit U.S. to oppose nuke carrier
December 20, 2005Yokosuka Mayor Ryoichi Kabaya will leave for the United States Tuesday to directly ask the U.S. government to abandon a decision to station a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in a U.S. naval base in the city. Kabaya will visit U.S. Navy Secretary...