Japan's Lower House OKs Revised Pension Reform Bill

House of Representatives Passes Pension Reform Bill; More Part-Time Workers to Be Eligible for Employee Program

The House of Representatives passed Friday a pension reform-related bill along with a draft amendment to it that includes a supplementary provision about bolstering the basic pension program.

Japan's Lower House OKs revised pension reform bill

The bill, which comes amid concerns over pension shortfalls due to Japan's aging population, is expected to be enacted later in the spring.