Earlier news on this here: Japanese media report that the period of zero-interest loan program is to be extended
- it provides funds to firms impacted by the pandemic at no interest
Fin Min Aso confirming now the scheme has been extended through to the end of the year
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In other news out of Japan's government talks are intensifying re the issues involved with holding the Olympics, scheduled to being in about 2 months. The US travel warning for Japan is the new factor to be considered.
It not too clear how this will impact the Games - Japan was planning an in-person spectator-free games regardless. It appears the warning from the US will not stop their athletes from attending and competing.
