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SBS Japanese News for Thursday 16 April

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Firefighters are responding to a significant fire at an oil refinery in Geelong. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Malaysia today to speak with counterpart Anwar Ibrahim and attend other meetings, as he continues his southeast Asian campaign to shore up oil and fertiliser supplies. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is in the US today for crucial talks, as the International Monetary Fund delivers a grim forecast of a possible global recession. News from today's live program (1-2pm).


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