Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said at a televised press conference in Tokyo, “It is important to take the opportunity to start to improve the fiscal situation.” Photographer: Tatsuyuki Tayam/Pool via Bloomberg
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said at a televised press conference in Tokyo, “It is important to take the opportunity to start to improve the fiscal situation.” Photographer: Tatsuyuki Tayam/Pool via Bloomberg
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