speak of the meeting, edano said the disaster could have a major impact on the global economy, due to disruption of supply chains. he told officials to gather information and take all necessary steps. a ministry official reported the automobile and electronics appliance companies have been forced to suspend production because of the floods and shortages of components. ming of those companies have no operations. and many are asking for help to meet short-term funding needs. earlier on friday, edano met in tokyo with the head of the japan automobile manufacturers association, and the top company executives. he said the government will do its utmost to provide assistance. >>> "the road ahead" this week is looking at the painful process of moving on. nearly 4,000 people listed as missing from japan's march 11th disaster. some families are kinned to search for their loved ones, but an increasing number of people are seeking closure and are holding funerals for their missing relatives, to say good-bye one last time. >> reporter: people gathered for a funeral this month in onagawa in miyagi

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