Japan’s central bank said Friday it will provide some 30 trillion yen ($280 billion) to banks for financing small and medium-size businesses battling economic hardships brought on …
The Latest: Japan ending state of emergency in 3 prefectures
Japan is preparing to remove a coronavirus state of emergency later Thursday in Osaka and two neighboring prefectures in the west where the infection is deemed slowing, while keeping the measure in pl …
Coronavirus Updates: Japan Boosts Aid to Small Businesses
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Bank of Japan to create its version of Fed’s ‘Main Street’ lending scheme
Japan’s central bank will create its own version of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s “Main Street” lending programme to channel more money to small businesses, in a bid to keep the coronavirus pandemic from …
SoftBank to Sell Small Stake in Japanese Wireless Business to Shore Up Cash
SoftBank (OTC: SFTBY), the Japanese technology company, is moving ahead with its plans to shore up cash by selling assets, announcing a stake sale of its Japanese wireless holdings. In a press …
SoftBank to Sell Small Stake in Japanese Wireless Business to Shore Up Cash
SoftBank (OTC: SFTBY), the Japanese technology company, is moving ahead with its plans to shore up cash by selling assets, announcing a stake sale of its Japanese wireless holdings. In a press …
Ex-Green Beret, son arrested for helping former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn flee Japan
Both men were wanted by the Japanese government for their alleged roles in smuggling Ghosn out of the country in a large black box used for musical equipment.
At least 23 presumed dead after suspected arson attack in Japan
At least 23 people are confirmed or presumed dead after a fire at a TV studio in Japan. Flames broke out inside the three-story building in Kyoto overnight, and nearly 40 people were hurt. Rescue …
Trump downplays new missile tests from North Korea
South Korea says North Korea fired two more short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan. It was Pyongyang’s third missile test in eight days. Talks aimed at de-nuclearizing North Korea have stalled …
Rare online outrage in Japan forces Abe to delay controversial bill
Outbursts of political anger are rare in Japan. Street protests tend to be tame and some are led by the elderly. Government supporters have swamped online debate at times, and the Shinzo Abe …