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UK defence plan leaves US$6.5 billion hole in Burnham’s first Budget

Some properties are exempt from the levy, including those owned by New Yorkers who live primarily in the city, said the Bill.

New York lawmakers approve second-home tax in state Budget

 Japan's PM said any additional issuance of deficit-financing bonds to fund the extra budget is likely to be offset by higher tax revenue and others.

Japan’s Takaichi unveils 3 trillion yen extra Budget, reassures on bond issuance

More spending plans, with slow interest-rate hikes by the Bank of Japan, can fan inflationary pressure in Japan's economy, critics warn.

Japan’s extra Budget to include funding from fresh debt, source says

All ministries and federal bodies are to review their operational expenditures for the year and submit their proposals for spending cuts by May 15.

Malaysia to slash 2026 federal operating spend over Iran war costs

Paul Chan, Hong Kong's financial secretary, delivering his Budget speech at the city's Legislative Council. He  emphasised the government would strive to maintain fiscal balance by “strictly containing” expenditure.

Buoyant economy set to turn around Hong Kong’s fiscal deficit, Budget shows

The Indian government is preparing new rules that promise revenue protection for developers and invite global funds to bid for projects to accelerate expressway expansion, according to sources.

India seeks to revive private investment in high-speed roads

Singapore Budget 2026: Explore how the money flows

Singapore Budget 2026: Explore how the money flows

Climate activists in India face a more pressing disappointment. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (above) cut the allocation for pollution control. 
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India spooks investors instead of calming them

Nirmala Sitharaman, India's finance minister, says the budget will prioritise scaling up manufacturing across seven sectors.

India budget makes bet on manufacturing; transaction tax hike spooks markets