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S2022 E10 Advances in Assistive Tech

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This episode introduces a wearable navigation product for visually impaired users and a new device that allows people who have lost their voice boxes to speak with a more natural-sounding voice.

[In Focus: BOJ Chief Faces Stronger Headwinds in Final Year]
Japanese consumers are seeing prices soar for food and other daily necessities. But wages and demand are not increase. Together, these have created a dilemma that is haunting the head of the nation's central bank.

[Global Trends: From Clothing to Food]
The fashion industry is making the shift to sustainable business models. We see how one company is making clothes from traditional Japanese washi paper ... so they can be used to help grow vegetables.

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2022/04/09 S2022 E9

War in Ukraine Causes Economic Turmoil

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sent shockwaves across the global economy. From energy to food product, this episode will examine the economic impacts the war in Ukraine is having on Japan and other parts of the world.

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2022/04/23 S2022 E11

Using to the Fullest

Featuring a textile company that offers a restoration service for its high-quality towels and a shoe repair business that is breathing new life into well-worn sneakers, this episode focuses on businesses that are helping consumers to get the most out of their belongings.

[In Focus: China's Zero-Covid Policy Weighs on Global Economy]
China continues to deploy strict measures to contain the coronavirus. But the strategy is being severely tested, with surging cases and clear damage to the economy. It's also having repercussions for businesses across the globe.

[Global Trends: Gadget Demand Sparks 'Tin Rush' in Rural Indonesia]
Prices of tin, used in making smartphones and personal computers, have been skyrocketing. This has triggered rush in mining in parts of rural Indonesia, having an impact on people's lives and raising concerns about the environment.

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S2022

2022-01-15

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