TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sought to boost his flagging fortunes by pledging to prioritize an economic package to help combat inflation.
Prime minister pledges to extend energy subsidies to help consumers

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks in parliament on Oct. 23. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sought to boost his flagging fortunes by pledging to prioritize an economic package to help combat inflation.