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World Service,13 Aug 2014,28 mins

Abenomics in question after Japan's economy shrinks

World Business Report

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What does the worst contraction since the 2011 earthquake and tsunami mean for Japan? As the deadly ebola virus continues to spread in West Africa, we ask what multinational companies are doing to keep their staff safe. One week after President Putin imposed a ban on Western food imports - are Russians missing european cuisine? Plus, we assess the likely impact of a hazelnut shortage on the global confectionery industry.

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