TOKYO -- Tokyo intends to become the financing hub for Asian companies transitioning to low-carbon emitters, a top Japanese government official said on Wednesday.
Japan government sees opportunities in what is being called transition finance

Transition finance is meant to help greenhouse gas emitters move to low-emission power sources. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
TOKYO -- Tokyo intends to become the financing hub for Asian companies transitioning to low-carbon emitters, a top Japanese government official said on Wednesday.