Private-sector council proposes use of forex surplus to cover fiscal measures
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Funds are needed to cut the consumption tax rate on food to fight inflation, and to strengthen the country's defense capabilities.
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Private-sector council proposes use of forex surplus to cover fiscal measures. Funds are needed to cut the consumption tax rate on food to fight inflation, and to strengthen the country's defense capabilities. Covered by 1 publications. The Japan Times: Private-sector council proposes use of forex surplus to cover fiscal measures.
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- The Japan Times Japan Private-sector council proposes use of forex surplus to cover fiscal measures Funds are needed to cut the consumption tax rate on food to fight inflation, and to strengthen the country's defense capabilities. 13 h ago · Tier 2
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