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The Japanese government adopted on Friday a new stimulus package worth 78.9 trillion yen to cushion the impact of the prolonged novel coronavirus pandemic on the economy. You are now viewing ... ( read original story ...)
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The Tokyo metropolitan government confirmed 16 new cases of novel coronavirus infection on Friday, down by six from a week earlier and below 30 for the eighth straight day. You are now viewing Nippon. ( read original story ...)
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Japan approves a $490 billion economic stimulus package.
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Tokyo stocks finished higher on Friday over reports that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet will approve a record economic stimulus package later in the day. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
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Japan's Cabinet has approved a record 56 trillion yen, or $490 billion stimulus package, including cash handouts and aid to ailing businesses, to help the economy out of the doldrums worsened by the c ... ( read original story ...)
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Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 jumps 147 points on new stimulus plan
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Bank of Japan’s tricky balancing act squeezes Tokyo money market
A Bank of Japan scheme introduced to support smaller lenders hurt by its ultra-low interest rates has perversely pushed up short-term borrowing costs, further complicating the central bank’s plans to ... ( read original story ...)