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Global business and finance news and discussion from the BBC.
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English
Episodes
South Korea’s president backs down from martial law
12/3/2024
MPs in the country voted to block the move after mass protests and outcry. We get the latest from our Korea Service.
The boss of Japanese bank Nomura has taken a short-term pay cut after a former employee was charged with robbery of bank clients, attempted murder and arson.
And it's been 30 years since Playstation first hit the shelves in Japan for the first time. We hear more from tech writer Bree Fowler
Duration:00:52:57
Elon Musk’s pay package rejected by judge
12/2/2024
Elon Musk’s record setting pay package has been rejected for a second time by a Delaware judge Opposition parties in France say they'll bring down the minority government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier within days. This after he forced his social security budget through without a vote in parliament. As Ghana approaches an election, Ed Butler reports on the economic turmoil facing the country
Duration:00:52:58
Ukraine’s Energy Crisis: Russia's attacks intensify
11/29/2024
Ukraine's desperate battle to restore its energy grid as Russian missile attacks leave over a million people without power. With temperatures already below zero, the winter ahead looks dire. Olga Khakova, deputy director for European energy security at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center, joins us to discuss the immense challenges Ukraine faces in keeping the lights on.
We also explore other global developments, including Brazil’s currency volatility, India’s economic slowdown, and how US consumer confidence held up on Black Friday. Plus, Tom Brook reports on whether Thanksgiving weekend signals a revival for Hollywood cinemas.
Joining Roger Hearing this week is Yoko Ishikura in Tokyo and Andy Uhler in Texas to provide their global perspectives throughout the show.
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Duration:00:49:28
Australia approves ban on children under 16 using social media
11/28/2024
Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its Senate approved the world's strictest laws. We hear from Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia and Bruce Daisley, an author and technology leader and former vice president of X (former Twitter).
Also, where will GenZ shop on Black Friday?
And we find out of how the first 24-hour stock exchange will work.
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Duration:00:49:22
How will Mexico cope Trump's trade war?
11/27/2024
The US president-elect Donald Trump vows tariffs on Mexico and we hear the reaction from Jorge Castaneda is Mexico's former foreign Minister.
Also, we find out how the busiest night of the year will be managed by one of the biggest airlines in the US.
And we talk about the first-ever female CEO among Samsung Group affiliates.
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Duration:00:49:25
How will Trump employ tariffs on imports during his presidency?
11/26/2024
Following the announcement of 25% tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico and China, how will President elect Donald Trump employ tariffs during his presidency?
The Israeli Cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
And new research suggests that gig economy workers are more productive if they're paid on the same day as they do their work
Duration:00:51:57
Trump vows tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
11/25/2024
The President-elect plans a day-one clampdown on illegal immigration and drug smuggling imposing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. China will be subject to an additional 10%.
Plus, the German steel maker Thyssenkrupp says it's cutting 11,000 workers. And, we explore crypto and what rules could be introduced in the United States to regulate the sector.
Duration:00:49:21
Donald Trump nominates Scott Bessent to lead US Treasury
11/22/2024
Donald Trump picks Scott Bessent as treasury secretary. Wall Street investor will seek to extend tax cuts from Trump's first term. We get the latest. COP29 proposes wealthier countries give $250bn per year by 2035 to developing nations to help tackle climate change. We find out more. The world's largest man-made reservoir, Lake Kariba, has been hit by drought. We hear about the consequences this could have in the economies of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Bitcoin has been on a streak of almost daily all-time highs since the US election. We find out why. Andrew Peach discusses these and more stories with guests on opposite sides of the world: Takara Small, technology correspondent for CBC in Toronto, and Peter Ryan, ABC's Senior Business correspondent in Sydney.
Duration:00:49:33
SEC boss Gary Gensler to step down when Donald Trump takes office
11/21/2024
President-elect Trump had pledged to fire the Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, who led a crackdown on the crypto industry, on "day one". Also, Beijing offers help to Chinese exporters facing higher import tariffs. And, union workers at Volkswagen's German factories are set to strike after talks failed.
Duration:00:49:26
Indian billionaire Guatam Adani charged in fraud case
11/20/2024
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani faces US fraud charges for allegedly orchestrating a $250m bribery scheme to secure lucrative renewable energy contracts.
US chipmaker, Nvidia, has reported record quarterly profits of $19bn - surpassing expectations.
Plus, we gauge reactions as Australia proposes social media ban for under 16s.
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Duration:00:49:30
Trump names billionaire fundraiser Lutnick as commerce secretary
11/19/2024
Donald Trump has appointed Howard Lutnick, an investor and co-chair of his transition team, to head the US Commerce Department. Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, was a major fundraiser for Trump during his campaign.
Also, could Google face a potential breakup and be forced to sell Chrome, the world’s most popular web browser?
And satirical publication The Onion has acquired Infowars, the media outlet led by right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, for an undisclosed amount following a court-ordered auction. We hear from Tim Keck, the founder of The Onion.
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Duration:00:49:27
G20: Xi Calls for More International Governance and Cooperation on AI
11/18/2024
At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Chinese President Xi Jinping urges for more international governance and cooperation on artificial intelligence, warning that AI should not be a "game of rich countries and the wealthy.
China celebrates the completion of the final phase of a major pipeline bringing natural gas from Russia to China, which marks a significant step in the countries' energy ties.
And in a pioneering move, Denmark’s Green Tripartite Minister, Jeppe Bruus, explains why the country is introducing the world’s first tax on livestock emissions.
Rahul Tandon is joined by Jennifer Pak in China and Peter Morici in the U.S.
Duration:00:49:29
Trump's Impact on the Eurozone and Sri Lanka's Economic Outlook
11/15/2024
We analyse the potential economic challenges the Trump administration could bring to the Eurozone, with forecasts already downgraded by the European Commission. Carsten Brzeski, chief Eurozone economist at ING Bank, offers his analysis on what this could mean for the region's future.
We also explore the race for the next U.S. Treasury Secretary and what it signals for future U.S. policy, with insights from Sylvan Lane, Business Editor at The Hill.
Finally, we turn to Sri Lanka, where President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s decisive election victory raises hopes for sweeping economic reforms. Shanta Devarajan, a professor at Georgetown University and former World Bank senior official, provides a closer look at the challenges and opportunities facing the country.
Duration:00:49:25
Trump nominates ‘vaccine sceptic’ to lead health department
11/14/2024
President elect Donald Trump Nominates Robert F Kennedy to lead US Health Department. Shares in vaccine companies fell on the news of the announcement
Ben & Jerry’s have filed a case against their owner, Unilever. They accuse Unilever of trying to prevent the ice cream company from making public statements supporting Palestinian refugees.
The President of Guyana has announced that every adult in the country will receive one- hundred- thousand ($100,000) Guyanese dollars -- or nearly five hundred US Dollars. We ask, why?
Duration:00:52:58
What should we expect from Musk's new role?
11/13/2024
US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Elon Musk for a role in government cost-cutting, as part of his drive to "dismantle" bureaucracy. We speak to Trevor Traina, former United States Ambassador to Austria during Donald Trump's first presidency.
Also, China is showing off its latest generation of stealth fighter jets and other military hardware at its Zhuhai Airshow.
Why Germany is in the midst of a lot of political and economic trouble?
Devina Gupta explains us how businesses copying in Indian capital city Delhi while facing high levels of air pollution.
And the New York City council passed a bill that will prevent tenants from having to pay fees to brokers hired by landlords.
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Duration:00:49:24
The 2024 APEC summit begins in Lima
11/12/2024
President Xi goes to Lima, as Peru gears up for the thirty-first Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economic leaders' meeting.
Bitcoin continues to hit new highs following Trump's victory. How long can it continue?
Jaguar is betting big on EVs and is even going so far as to stopping selling its new petrol cars in the UK entirely.
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Duration:00:49:25
Court blocks Italy’s migrant plan
11/11/2024
It's been three weeks since Italy's far-right government signed the five-year migration deal with Albania. Now, a court has blocked Italy's plan to send asylum seekers to the Balkan nation, disrupting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's main migration policy and raising questions about what's next.
Also, we find out why dockers have been locked out of the Port of Montreal after they reject their latest pay offer.
And we'll speak to one man who's riding the waves of retirement... quite literally.
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Duration:00:49:24
Will Donald Trump start new trade war?
11/8/2024
There are reports that Donald Trump wants his former trade representative back when he returns to the White House - what does it mean for the economy?
Robert Lighthizer was the man who pushed protectionism and tariffs on imports during President Trump's first term. So what will it mean for global trade if he takes up his old job? And will this provoke another trade war with China?
Also, why are Swedish police seizing luxury items without formal suspicion?
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Duration:00:35:08
The US Federal Reserve cuts rates second time in a row
11/7/2024
America’s central bank has announced a quarter-point rate cut - rates down to 4.5% from 4.75%. It's been the second time in a row that the US Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates. Mostly because the inflation continues to ease and a Trump presidency hangs over the central bank. We hear from economists what will happen next.
Also, Rahul Tandon talks to Everett Eissenstat, a former Trump trade adviser.
And we look at German economy and find out why Australia plans social media ban for under-16s.
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Duration:00:49:24
US and China: Are we set for a trade war after Donald Trump win?
11/6/2024
President elect Donald Trump is promising to increase tariffs of 60% on goods coming into the US from China. We discuss whether this will lead to a trade war between the two economic superpowers.
Presenter Rahul Tandon assesses the economic fallout from Donald Trump’s big win over Kamala Harris in the US Presidential race. We explore what this means for the future of relations with China and the issue of tariffs.
Bitcoin and the US dollar also reached record highs. We hear why from a US based fintech company.
The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has sacked his finance minister. We assess what this means for the country's shaky coalition government and will it lead to a snap election next Spring.
Duration:00:49:28