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World Service,19 Mar 2024,26 mins

Bank Of Japan ends negative interest rates

World Business Report

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Japan’s central bank brings the era of negative interest rates to an end with its first rate rise in 17 years. Rahul Tandon looks at why and what this might mean for global markets. As the government in Pakistan continues to limit access to social media sites, we hear from a digital marketing boss in the country, about the effect on their company. And as Unilever announces plans to create a stand-alone business for its ice cream products, including Ben & Jerry's and Magnum, we speak to one former Unilever executive about what this could mean for business on both sides of the deal. (Image credit: SOPA Images/Getty Images.)

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