Japan faces record 7 trillion baht debt repayment, straining fiscal capacity Japan faces record 7 trillion baht debt repayment, straining fiscal capacity
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2025
Japan is facing mounting fiscal pressure as the government prepares to allocate a record sum of more than 7 trillion baht (US$220 billion) for debt servicing in the next fiscal year, driven by rising interest rates and growing demands for welfare, defence, and public sector spending.