Japan’s Kishida unveils the gist of a new economic package as support for his government dwindles

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has unveiled the outline of his new economic package, which focuses on wage increases and measures to mitigate the impact of rising prices. The details and size of the package are yet to be announced, but opposition lawmakers have criticized Kishida for using it to gain voter support ahead of a potential snap election. Media surveys have shown that Kishida’s recent cabinet reshuffle has failed to improve his support ratings.