(EnergyAsia, September 30) — Small and medium-sized enterprises in Japan hurt by rising oil prices can apply for safety-net loans from government-linked financial institutions, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said. According to the Japan Times, businesses must prove that their sales have fallen by more than 10% from year-ago levels and meet other…
JAPAN: Government loans for companies hurt by high oil price
Posted on September 30, 2005 by EnergyAsia