Japan to relax overtime regulation under workaholic PM

The Japanese government is planning to relax overtime regulations under the leadership of the current Prime Minister. The move comes amidst ongoing discussions regarding Japan's intense work culture.
Why it matters
Changes to labor laws in the world's fourth-largest economy have significant implications for global corporate standards and worker welfare.
Japan to relax overtime regulation under workaholic PM | ABS-CBN News
Japan to relax overtime regulation under workaholic PM
Published September 01, 2026 01:53 PM PHT
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