Nissan's record loan guarantee spotlights lack of transparency

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Nissan employs 140,000 people on a groupwide basis. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)

KATSUJI KAMEI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Japanese government's de facto guarantee of a record 130 billion yen ($1.22 billion) in emergency loans to Nissan Motor underscores a lack of transparency over coronavirus-related rescue programs for businesses.

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