ECONOMICS COMMENTARY
Oct 03, 2013
Japan: Sales tax rise confirmed for April 2014
The long anticipated sales tax hike was announced on 1 October, accompanied by the promise of a 5 trillion yen stimulus package to soften any blow to consumer spending.
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