Japan's Amari: Minimum wage hike important to economic growth
Add BT as a preferred source
DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts.
[TOKYO] Japanese Economics Minister Akira Amari said on Tuesday it was important to raise the minimum wage to contribute to the country's economic growth.
Mr Amari, speaking to reporters, added that an increase in the minimum wage may burden some small companies.
Japan's government is due to raise the minimum wage and encourage companies to increase salaries as part of a package of policies to bolster the economy.
REUTERS
Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services
TRENDING NOW
Ministry of Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Pang Kin Keong to retire
Shelving S$5 billion office redevelopment plan proved ‘wise’ as geopolitical risks mount: OCBC chairman
Richard Eu on how core values, customers keep Singapore’s TCM chain Eu Yan Sang relevant
China pips the US if Asean is forced to choose, but analysts warn against reading it like a sports result
