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Japanese workers are finally seeing their pay jump

2023-07-07 12:25
Wages in the world's third largest economy grew at the fastest pace in 28 years in May.
Japanese workers are finally seeing their pay jump

Japanese workers have seen their pay go up at a record rate after the government called on companies to help employees facing rising prices.

Official figures show that, compared to a year earlier, wages rose by 1.8% in May, the fastest pace in 28 years.

The salaries of many people in Japan...