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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mari Yamaguchi

Japan's Kishida unveils the gist of a new economic package as support for his government dwindles

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday unveiled the gist of his new economic package that focuses on wage increases and measures to soften the impact of rising prices. Support for his Cabinet has dwindled despite the latest reshuffle less than two weeks ago.

Kishida said at the Prime Minister's Office that he will instruct his Cabinet on Tuesday to start putting together the package and promptly compile a supplementary budget to fund it.

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