SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated

 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Elsewhere who wrote (26765)1/28/2004 2:58:24 PM
From: NickSE  Read Replies (1) of 793928
 
Japan to Cut UN Contribution by Nearly 25 Percent
voanews.com

Japan is planning big cuts in its financial contribution to the United Nations. A decrease in Tokyo's contribution could be a significant blow to the world body's operations.

U.N. officials have learned that Japan is considering a nearly 25 percent reduction in its annual dues payment.

That could mean a loss of nearly $70 million a year to the U.N.'s income.

Japan is currently the second largest contributor to the United Nations, after the United States. Its annual assessment is $280 million, nearly 20 percent of the world body's entire budget.....
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext