Japan approves record $780 billion draft budget for 2026, ramps up green transition and nuclear spending

Published on January 8, 2026

The 2026 fiscal plan boosts funding for renewables, next-generation nuclear power and data-centre decarbonisation as the country works towards its 2050 net zero goal.

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