Cautious major Japanese firms settle for smaller pay-scale hikes

Cautious major Japanese firms settle for smaller pay-scale hikes

A man writes down answers from major Japanese companies in annual wage talks on a white board in Tokyo on March 16, 2016. Many of those companies notified their labor unions that they will offer smaller pay-scale hikes than in 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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