गृहपृष्ठ ∕ International ∕ Japanese PM announces 700-bln-USD additional economic package International Japanese PM announces 700-bln-USD additional economic package KathmanduPati December 08, 2020 AGENCY – Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Tuesday said that Japan will compile an additional economic package. “We will maintain employment, keep businesses going, revive the economy and open a path to growth including through green and digital technology,” Suga said of the package at a meeting of the government and ruling parties. The package will be to the tune of 707 billion U.S. dollars and has been compiled with the aim of helping to mitigate the negative economic impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Later in the day, Suga’s Cabinet will likely approve the stimulus package. -Xinhua Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal is in priority under ‘neighbours first’ policy: Indian PM… World leaders react to Trump rally shooting North Korea, Russia pledge mutual defense, surprising many observers UN report underscores urgency of hefty financing to rescue SDGs 100 rockets fired at northern Israel after Israel strikes deeper… China targets economic growth of around 5 pct in 2024 Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident5 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities6 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around