A Japanese government council has been formed to bolster the country's economic security. It has hammered out priority economic growth measures for 17 strategic fields, including artificial intelligence and semiconductors. The measures will be reflected in a new stimulus package ahead of schedule.
The government's growth strategy council held its first session on Monday. Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, Japan Business Federation Chairman Tsutsui Yoshinobu and Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino Tomoko participated.
The aim is to inject at least 10 trillion yen, or about 65 billion dollars, in public funds by fiscal 2030 to further the development of AI and cutting-edge semiconductors. The framework for the plan was decided last year.
Sharply enhancing the country's shipbuilding capabilities is also on the agenda.
And funding for the domestic space business will amount to more than 1 trillion yen, or about 6.5 billion dollars.
Amid soaring consumer prices, officials plan to offer support for food purchases by increasing grants to local governments.

Quiz 1:
In which country was a government council formed to bolster economic security?
A. South Korea
B. Japan
C. China
D. United States

Quiz 2:
What is the primary focus of the new stimulus package in the mentioned country?
A. Infrastructure development
B. Artificial intelligence and semiconductors
C. Agricultural subsidies
D. Energy sector investments

Quiz 3:
How much public funds will be injected for the development of AI and cutting-edge semiconductors by fiscal 2030 in the mentioned country?
A. More than 1 trillion yen (6.5 billion dollars)
B. Less than 1 trillion yen (6.5 billion dollars)
C. Around 10 trillion yen (65 billion dollars)
D. Exact amount not specified in the article