Japan aims for 2020 fiscal reform goal through robust growth

Japan aims for 2020 fiscal reform goal through robust growth

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (2nd from R) speaks at an economic and fiscal policy meeting in Tokyo on June 30, 2015. The Cabinet the same day adopted a plan to realize its key fiscal reform goal in fiscal 2020 with increased tax revenues from robust economic growth led by the business sector, amid swelling social security costs in fast-aging Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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