NATO’s eastern allies plan to cut U.S. base costs to placate Trump
NATO’s Eastern European members are offering to cut costs for U.S. troops stationed on their soil to discourage…
Japan eyes fiscal 2027 assumed bond interest rate at 3.8%
The Finance Ministry is considering setting the assumed interest rate on long-term Japanese government bonds at 3.8% in…
Japan unveils $2.3 trillion investment plan for next 14 years
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has unveiled a long-term vision for Japan’s economic development featuring massive investment in artificial…
Pleo Launches Agentic Features for Smarter Financial Management » World Business Outlook
Pleo, Europe’s one of the first and most trusted strategic finance platforms, on June 11th, announces a suite…
Small Business: Tradie turns sleepless nights into AI tool to tame job budgets
What tradies do at the start of a project is gather all the estimates and quotes, along with…
After months of wrangling, Taiwan lawmakers OK $25 billion defense spending bill
Taipei – Taiwan’s parliament approved a $25 billion defence spending bill on Friday that opposition lawmakers say will…
Why Cement Tariffs Impact Infrastructure Projects » World Business Outlook
Cement is one of the key building blocks for a lot of construction. Its price can more or…
Taiwan parliament to tackle defense spending review from Monday
Taipei – Taiwan’s parliament will prioritize the review of a $40 billion special defense budget when it resumes…
Taiwan military capabilities in jeopardy as defense budget row deepens
The Taiwanese government’s nearly $40 billion defense budget request is in jeopardy as the opposition advances a much…
By law, California can’t declare bankruptcy. Trump and Congress should change that
With all the headlines about billionaires fleeing California because of a proposed — and self-harming — wealth tax,…
Budget office expects Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026 | News
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve is expected to cut short-term rates in 2026, with its key interest rate…
Japan policy wonks consumed by debate over how to measure fiscal woes
A key measure of fiscal health in Japan is losing favor, with allies of the current administration saying…