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How will Japan’s economy recover from another earthquake?

We assess how the Japanese economy will deal with the repercussions of another earthquake

We look at the possible economic hit for Japan after another earthquake

We hear about the impact of microfinance on helping people get out of poverty after a Bangladeshi pioneer of this type of finance is sentenced for violating labour laws.

And we assess the strength of the Indian economy as voters go to the polls in May 2024.

(Picture: A collapsed building caused by an earthquake is seen in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan January 2, 2024,Credit.Reuters)

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BBC World Service

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