Japan to spend record $488 billion on economic stimulus package

Tokyo, Nov 18 (UNI/Xinhua) Japan plans to spend a record 55.7 trillion yen (488 billion US dollars) on an economic stimulus package, which is designed to help recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, local media reported Thursday.

The total package, including funds that do not lead to immediate spending, will be worth 78.9 trillion yen (690 billion US dollars) and is set to be approved by the Cabinet on Friday.

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