World Business Report

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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Last Episode : February 27, 2025 11:05pm

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Donald Trump set to impose delayed tariffs
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President Donald Trump is expected to bring in delayed tariffs for goods coming from in Mexico, and Canada. He says they are failing to curb the export of the drug fentanyl.We hear from a former editor of the Washington Post after its current owner Jeff Bezos declares the paper will in future only publish opinion pieces that support personal liberties.We examine the success of the Japanese pocket-monster cartoon franchise, Pokeman. It has become popular around the world over the last 29 years, and we hear from its boss.
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Published Thursday
Crypto: The biggest heist ever
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The FBI has accused North Korea of stealing $1.5bn worth of the cryptocurrency Ethereum.In the US, President Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on EU imports. What do European exporters thing?And in Africa, entrepreneurs from across the continent are meeting for the Africa Business Convention. Gideon Long speaks to one of the business owners attending.
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Published Thursday
Donald Trump threatens to slap 25% tariffs on the EU
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The US president Donald Trump said his administration would soon announce a 25% tariff on imports from the EU. Who will win in this trade war?We look at Nvidia's first earnings report since shock debut of Chinese AI DeepSeek.We find out why Russian cinemas are looking forward to start negotiations with Hollywood studios. And how the Maha Kumbh Mela affecting Indian economy?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!
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Published Wednesday
BP turns its back on renewables
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BP plans to raise oil and gas spending to $10billion a year and cut its renewable energy investments. We hear from Nick Butler, BP's former head of strategy.In Hong Kong, the city's budget has been announced including their plan to cut 10,000 job cuts.And Gideon Long speaks to South Africa's Citrus Growers Association about the G20 meeting in Cape Town.
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Published Wednesday
Ukraine reach minerals deal with US
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Ukrainian officials say a deal has been reached between Kyiv and Washington on the joint exploitation of Ukraine's mineral resources. What will happen next?Also, we look at a growing trend - the cutback aid programs across the globe - how will it affect African countries?And will tech giant Apple change its diversity practices?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!
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Published Tuesday
Singapore: AI taking over jobs
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Singapore's biggest bank says it expects to cut 4,000 roles over the next three years because of AI. DBS bank expects AI to take on more roles carried out by humans.In Bahrain, the international ratings agency Fitch has downgraded its outlook for the country to "negative".And Gideon Long hears about how Pakistan and Bangladesh have started direct government-to-government trade. He speaks to the Chairman of Pakistan's Rice Exporters Association.
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Published Tuesday
How will Ukraine's minerals deal with the US look?
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Could we see a deal this week between Ukraine and the US on Ukraine's valuable mineral deposits?President Trump says it's very close and he is expecting President Zelensky to sign it in Washington in the coming days.But what would such a deal involve? And how much are the minerals really worth?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!
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Published Monday
Germany has a new chancellor
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The man set to lead Germany, is facing challenges at a pivotal moment for Europe's largest economy. He's already expressed concern about relations between Europe and the US.The European Union has hit Russia with more sanctions today. And we have a BBC investigation into where the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah gets its money from. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Published Monday
Apple in UK government row
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Apple is removing its highest level data security tool from customers in the UK. So does that mean for iPhone users? We hear from a cyber security expert.Germany's once mighty motor industry is losing momentum, as high costs, low demand and competition from Chinese firms take a heavy toll on company profits.And are soap operas dead? This is following the news that 'Neighbours' will come to an end this year.The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
Published Friday
Mexico vs US: guns, drugs and trade
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President Trump designated Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups. But Mexico's president said they will never tolerate an "invasion" of it's national sovereignty.And the James Bond film franchise will no longer be controlled by the Broccoli dynasty. Creative control will now be given to Amazon MGM Studios.The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
Published 02/20
Students protest in Indonesia over government budget cuts
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Hundreds have taken part in ‘Dark Indonesia’ demonstrations critical of policies which will see substantial changes in education and health spending.Plus, as Apple launches a new iPhone, we ask what is ‘budget friendly’?And as North Korea opens its borders to western travellers, we hear from one ‘extreme tourism’ business
Published 02/20
What could quantum computing mean for the business world?
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Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum chip called Majorana One, which it says will help the company create computers able to solve meaningful industrial-scale problems in years, not decades. The US president, Donald Trump, moves to revoke the approval of New York City’s congestion pricing programs. We hear from one of the architects of the congestion charge policy in the city. And Roger Hearing discusses how a local government in the Philippines has come up with an unusual way of combating dengue fever by announcing a payment for every five mosquitoes caught and brought in.
Published 02/19