Japan PM to hike sales tax to boost ailing economy

AFP English 2013-10-01

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday announced a rise in consumption tax from 5.0 percent to 8.0 percent in April, in what is being seen as a key step on the road to reforming the economy. Duration: 00:54
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