Gov't adopts measures to create 700,000 new jobs

Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi (R) presides over a cabinet session, called June 11 to adopt a package of emergency measures aimed to create more than 700,000 new jobs and revive the competitiveness of Japanese companies. Seated from left to right are Labor Minister Akira Amari, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiromu Nonaka and Finance Minister Kiichi Miyazawa.

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