The government will shift its focus to an overall assessment that places an emphasis on basic functions to protect lives and livelihoods, under annual guidelines due next month.
The Japanese government plans to revise its approach to public works spending.
It will move away from an emphasis on cost effectiveness toward an overall assessment focused on basic functions that protect lives and livelihoods.
The new annual guidelines are due to be released next month.
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Japan has revised its long-standing rules on lethal arms exports, prompting Chinese warnings of resurgent militarism amid heightened bilateral tensions.
Japan has introduced a multiyear framework to support budget reforms. The mechanism is expected to begin next fiscal year.
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The government intends to revise its megaquake preparation plan for the Tokyo area to reduce deaths and destroyed buildings to at least half the latest estimates.
The draft revision of the Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan highlights the growing risk of cyberattacks that exploit AI and calls for stronger global cooperation.
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Japan's welfare ministry plans to partially introduce digital applications for emergency welfare loans starting in fiscal 2028, allowing financially distressed households to apply quickly via smartphones instead of in person. The move aims to speed up aid during disasters.