Unemployment rate dips as pay growth slows

Unemployment rate dips as pay growth slows

The rate of unemployment has fallen slightly and pay growth has slowed, latest official figures show. The jobless rate fell to 4% between June and August, down from 4.1% previously the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Regular pay, excluding bonuses, grew at an annual pace of 4.9%. While that marked a slowdown, wages are … Read more

Campaigning begins for Japan’s parliamentary election

Campaigning begins for Japan’s parliamentary election

TOKYO — Official campaigning for Japan’s Oct. 27 parliamentary election began Tuesday with new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeking a mandate for his policies and for reforms after the governing party’s political funds scandal. More than 1,300 candidates were expected to enter the races for the 465-seat Lower House before registration closes later Tuesday. Ishiba … Read more