The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------Japan gov't to include rice vouchers in upcoming economic stimulusTOKYO - The Japanese government has decided to include the use of rice vouchers in the comprehensive economic stimulus measures it will soon compile as rice prices remain at historically high levels, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday.Farm minister Norikazu Suzuki has said some municipalities have already distributed the vouchers and the central government should consider introducing a local subsidy program to support the distribut…READ FULL ARTICLE
