TOKYO (Reuters) -A Japanese Labour Ministry panel on Monday proposed a 6% increase in the national average minimum wage for this fiscal year, the biggest such jump since at least 2002, as the ...

Japan’s minimum wage is set to surpass Korea’s for the first time in two years following a record increase approved by a government council. According to the Nikkei and Asahi Shimbun on Monday, ...

With some 35% of Japanese workers employed as non-regular workers, a boost in their wages could ease the cost-of-living squeeze for the most vulnerable households and lift overall national wage ...

Japan’s labour cash earnings and household spending rose, while President Trump signed an executive order clarifying the 15% tariff deal. Local wires reported that the minimum wage in Japan is ...

Japans early outlook for next years annual wage negotiations suggests another round of strong pay increases, even as U.S.

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's real wages fell in June for the sixth consecutive month as inflation continued to outpace pay growth, government data showed on Wednesday, raising concerns about ...

Japan's upcoming annual wage negotiations anticipate significant pay hikes despite economic challenges from U.S. tariffs, supporting the Bank of Japan's rate hike considerations. Labor unions demand ...