Japan to secure $9.3bn in capital for coronavirus-threatened SMEs

Tokyo project aims to save regional economies through public-private joint fund

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The Japanese government aims to stabilize regional economies by injecting capital into crucial medium- and small-sized companies.  © Reuters

KATSUJI KAMEI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Japanese government will set up a program to inject capital directly into financially troubled small- and medium-sized businesses -- key drivers of regional employment and economic growth -- that have fallen into serious difficulties due to the impact of the coronavirus, Nikkei has learned.

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