Some facts about Abe's move to raise Japan's sales tax

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced a rise in the sales tax to 8 per cent in April from 5 per cent, in what is being seen as a key step on the road to reforming the economy.

Here are some key facts about the levy.

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