as a material maker toray is developing innoevative products. i would like people abroad to be rest assured that japan continues to strive for a rapid recovery. >> now, during the interview he emphasized the government's need to back up small and mid-sized firms. he believes that's essential for the economy recovery since they underpin the nation's industry. >>> now time for a recap of the latest market figures fmpltz . . . . u.s. geological survey said it struck near the town of lorca shortly before 7:00 p.m. on wednesday local time. >> another quake measuring 4.35 shook the area about 90 minutes earlier. the focuses of the two tremors were less than 2 kilometers. they say dozens of people were injured and were hospitalized. it's located 650 kilometers south of the capital city of madrid. it it has about 90,000 residents and boasts many buildings including a medieval fortress. >>> a u.s.-sponsored class has agreed on the need to apply the lessons from the earthquake and tsunami in japan to strengthen local systems for disaster risk management.