The Cabinet approved Tuesday a program to provide cash handouts of up to 200,000 yen ($1,900) each to around 430,000 university and other students in Japan struggling financially to cover tuition and other costs amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.The support comes as the pandemic has led to business closures in many regions, depriving students of part-time jobs and reducing parental income. Students from overseas will also be eligible for the program.Students from low-income households that are exempt from residence tax will receive 200,000 yen each and others 100,000 yen.The government ha…READ FULL ARTICLE
