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Earlier reports of:
Nikkei reports Japan to consider boost to minimum wage
More, via Reuters from a draft of economic stimulus measures seen on Monday:
– Japan’s government plans to raise the minimum wage and wages paid to other workers

Economics Minister Akira Amari will present the draft at a
meeting of the government’s top advisory panel on Tuesday; government due to finalise economic stimulus measures by the
end of November  

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