Japanese media (Sankei) with the report, Suga to ask for another fiscal stimulus of around USD 270bn equivalent.
- Main points:
- Japan's Prime Minister Suga is expected to ask for an additional stimulus plan in the budget
- citing the need to further support the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic
- most likely be voted sometime early in September
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Also as an ICYMI, and as background, Japan will go to a general election in or before 22 October.