Japan’s ₹31,00,000 Crore Global Wealth Hits Record — But Germany Grabs World’s Richest Creditor Crown

Japan just got richer on paper, but still lost its 34-year streak as the world’s top creditor nation. According to data released by Japan’s Ministry of Finance, the country’s net external assets hit a record ¥533.1 trillion (₹31 lakh crore approx) in 2024. That means Japan (its government, companies, and citizens) owns more assets abroad […]