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World Service,04 Jan 2024,26 mins

Japan counts economic cost of earthquake

World Business Report

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It’s been a difficult few days for Japan. Hundreds of homes have been flattened, people remain trapped and some are struggling to access clean drinking water. Meanwhile, the government is facing an expensive recovery in an area that had hoped for more tourists after years of pandemic gloom. Sam Fenwick will find out how the earthquake is affecting the Japanese economy and will also discuss upcoming elections in Mexico. (Picture: Aftermath of an earthquake in Wajima. Picture credit: Reuters)

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