Honda, Aeon agree to full wage hike demands in big labor wins

Top Japan companies offer 5%-plus pay increases, but outlook for small businesses unclear

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Aeon, a leading Japanese retailer, has agreed to raise pay 6.4% for full-time workers and 7% for part-timers. © Reuters

RIMI INOMATA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Major Japanese companies including Honda Motor agreed Wednesday to fully meet their labor unions' wage demands in this year's spring negotiations, as they seek to bring relief to workers amid inflation and remain competitive in a tight labor market.

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