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Japan earthquake: What impact will it have on the economy?

We examine the impact of a powerful earthquake on the Japanese economy

Japan is hit by another earthquake. We hear about the impact it could have on the economy.

We examine microfinance and how it works in practice after a Bangladeshi pioneer of this type of finance is sentenced for violating labour laws.

And the state railway company of Ukraine introduces women only compartments to stop assaults on trains.

Picture: A view of a collapsed road and houses because of an earthquake in Wajima in Japan Credit Reuters.

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New Year's Day 2024 22:32GMT

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