Japanese gov`t to earmark 1 tril. yen for reserve fund to fight coronavirus
(WorldNews Japan)

Japan will earmark 1 trillion yen ($9.2 billion) for a reserve fund to fight the new coronavirus pandemic, according to a draft of an emergency economic package being compiled by the government. With the fund, the government will provide an additional 10,000 yen per child for families that receive child allowances, says the draft made available on Sunday. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe`s Cabinet is expected to approve the...