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The latest business and finance news from around the world from the BBC

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We hear about the aftermath from the United States Chamber of Commerce and the founder of a brewery that's located near the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Also, Disney and Florida appear to have settled a legal dispute. Plus, should America adopt Australian-style pensions? And Slovakian flying-car technology is off to China.
We take a look at some of the costs that will come from the accident, like the reconstruction of the bridge and compensation for the victim's relatives -and who will likely have to pay for them. The Swedish fashion brand H&M has said it had to delay its spring collection due to the disruption caused by the Red Sea crisis. We take a look at the details. Africa's debt has increased sharply in recent years. Now, delegates have gathered at a conference in Accra, Ghana, to find solutions. We talk to one of them. And a Chinese company has bought access to the technology developed by a Slovakian firm to build a flying car. We get the latest from our correspondent.
Rahul Tandon examines the economic impact of the crash in a busy shipping lane in Baltimore. We also hear how much it might cost to repair. Shares in Donald Trump's media company have soared by more than 55 per cent, after it began trading on the Nasdaq stock market. Truth Social raised money through a shell company called a SPAC before being listed.We hear how the tiny Pacific island nation of Palau is trying to boost tourism. During Covid, that industry was decimated, and the country's lost around a fifth of its GDP.
Baltimore's Key Bridge collapsed after a container ship crashed into a supporting pylon. The port near the bridge is the largest in the US for specialised cargo. We get the latest. A huge amount of food is wasted every day, often because farmers are unable to keep it cold after it’s harvested. We look into some of the potential solutions. And as more countries around the world tighten rules around vaping, we talk to Tadeu Marocco, CEO of British American Tobacco, who says that a blanket ban of e-cigarettes could drive an illegal market.
Rahul Tandon reflects on the departure of the company’s Chief Executive David Calhoun. He is set to leave at the end of the year. Could Pakistan be set to resume trade talks with India? We hear from a former Pakistani ambassador to the UK and the US. And we examine why rental costs have risen sharply in some parts of Spain.
Boeing is under pressure after an unused door blew out of a Boeing 737 Max in January shortly after take-off. Will Bain looks at what the changes at the top will mean for the aviation giant as it faces heavy scrutiny following safety incidents and manufacturing issues. Also on the programme: A deadline for Donald Trump to put up the $464m (£365m) penalty for inflating his net worth is due to expire Monday. If he doesn't, the New York Attorney General may start freezing his bank accounts and seizing his property. And as rental costs rise steeply in parts of Spain, Guy Hedgecoe looks at the situation in Ibiza, where the problem is particularly acute due to tourism.
Donald Trump’s social media business is set to become publicly listed after shareholders of a company approved the deal. This will potentially unlock a $3bn windfall for the former US president. Roger Hearing will be hearing how exactly Trump is expected to make money from this. The FBI say there's a criminal investigation into what happened when a panel fell off a Boeing plane in mid-flight back in January. We find what this means for the passengers that were onboard. And we look at the career of the woman who photographed some of the greatest moments in rock.
Donald Trump’s social media company, Truth Social, has been given the go-ahead to go public in a vote by shareholders. The deal could provide a $3bn windfall as the ex-president fights legal penalties. Hundreds of doctors in Kenya are striking today demanding better pay and conditions - we speak to one medic who is taking part. And as the Indian Premier League gets underway, we look at how much more the world's richest cricket league could grow as a business.
The US has filed a landmark lawsuit against Apple in which they are accused monopolising the smartphone market and crushing competition. Roger Hearing will be looking at what this means for the company going forward. Turkey has raised interest rates to 50% to fight inflation at 67%, we find out how it affects ordinary citizens. And as the EU moves to close unpaid internships but unions say it's not enough.
The US Justice Department alleges Apple used its control of the iPhone to illegally limit competitors and consumer options. Apple deny the claims. Also in the programme: The Biden administration unveils the strictest ever US car emission limits to boost EVs; and why a Swedish pharmacy chain is banning the sale of anti-ageing skincare to children.
The US central bank left interest rates unchanged at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 23-year-high. We look into the details. Tech firms in Denmark have come together to develop and roll out a new computer game intended to engage girls in science and technology outside of the classroom. We get the latest from our correspondent. And the world's most expensive drug will soon be available in the US at a price of $4.25m. We hear about the rare disease it treats and the high cost of developing medicine to battle it
The European Union has agreed to extend duty free imports of Ukrainian produce, which have been a lifeline for its war-torn economy. But to ease farmer’s concerns about being undercut, price caps have been brought in on some Ukrainian items, including oats, eggs, poultry and sugar. Will Bain looks at why - and what impact it could have on the Ukrainian economy.Microsoft has hired DeepMind co-founder, Mustafa Suleyman, to lead its new AI division. What does this tell us about the company’s plans for AI - and why hiring the right people is as important as the money you invest when it comes to new tech.And as Ethiopia's biggest commercial bank seeks to recoup large sums of money withdrawn by customers after - what is being called - a "systems glitch" - how does a bank recoup such losses.
Hong Kong lawmakers have passed a security law that critics fear will further erode civil liberties in the city. Will tougher restrictions scare away foreign investors? Bangalore, home to some of the biggest IT companies in India, is battling an acute water shortage. We get the latest from our correspondent.And Star Wars creator George Lucas steps into the boardroom power battle at Disney to support the firm's CEO, Bob Iger. Will the force be with him? Presenter Sam Fenwick finds out.
Japan’s central bank brings the era of negative interest rates to an end with its first rate rise in 17 years. Rahul Tandon looks at why and what this might mean for global markets.As the government in Pakistan continues to limit access to social media sites, we hear from a digital marketing boss in the country, about the effect on their company.And as Unilever announces plans to create a stand-alone business for its ice cream products, including Ben & Jerry's and Magnum, we speak to one former Unilever executive about what this could mean for business on both sides of the deal.
The island is experiencing one of its worst crisis in the last three decades, with people struggling to get staples like milk and bread. Presenter Sam Fenwick examines the difficulties the Cuban economy is facing. Former US President Donald Trump hasn't been able to find a private company to guarantee the $464m million he's been ordered to pay in a New York civil fraud case. We hear about the consequences this could have for the former US president. And --why the number of stolen luxury watches has surged in the past year.
As investors wait to see if Japan’s central bank will bring to an end eight years of negative interest rates, Rahul Tandon speaks to a former economist at the Bank of Japan about whether the policy has worked - and what would they do in the current economic climate.China's industrial production picked up in the first two months of 2024, accompanied by faster growth in the high-tech manufacturing and the consumer goods manufacturing sectors - so is the economy getting back on track?The number of watches recorded as lost or stolen has more than tripled over the last year reaching $1.9 Billion Dollars - according to the world's largest watch database - The Watch Register. We speak to their boss about why and what can be done to help recover stolen goods.
US opiod crisis

US opiod crisis

2024-03-1528:07

The United States is warning the rest of the world that the US is the canary in the coalmine when it comes to the global opioid crisis. Our presenter Will Bain will be hearing what the US plans on doing. Also, the man who bankrolled Nikki Haley's failed bid for the US Presidency warns where his cash might go next. And there is big news in K-pop for the UK as a band is set to grace the main stage of one of the world's biggest music festival for the first time.
We take a look at Russia's economy as the nation holds the first presidential elections since the beginning of war with Ukraine. Major internet disruption has been reported in various countries across Africa. We hear about the consequences it is having on businesses. And Japanese carmakers Nissan and Hinda want to join forces in the electric vehicle market. What impact will this have in the auto industry?
A bid to buy TikTok

A bid to buy TikTok

2024-03-1428:05

Former Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Steven Mnuchin said he is arranging a team of investors to purchase Chinese social media giant TikTok. Our presenter Roger Hearing will be looking at how significant this move will be to stop Chinese influence in America. There is a defeat in the UK courts for the Australian who claims to be the man who founded Bitcoin.And Denmark moves to conscript women into the armed forces for the first time as part of a beefing up of its defences - but there are fears about what that will do to the labour market.
Companies across the world struggle to pay debts as the impact of higher interest rates starts to kick in, according to S&P. We look into the details. As US legislators discuss the future of TikTok in the country, we hear from a business that relies on the app to boost sales.And in Bangalore, also known as India's Silicon Valley, a severe water crisis is putting companies under stress. We hear more from our correspondent.
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Moshe Wise

The show seems a bit abridged...

Jul 4th
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Ritesh sawant

proud of this guy

Mar 25th
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Ritesh sawant

proud of this guy

Mar 23rd
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Moshe Wise

The episode is duplicated

Mar 8th
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Max B

Promoting sports gambling, good work 🤔

Feb 12th
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Simon Crooke

won't download

Jan 11th
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Kate Taralin

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Dec 22nd
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Manjunatha Bhatta

Farming represents 40% of the Indian economy? It's less than 16% of the GDP. Does your remuneration only cover talking? Research not part of the job profile?

Nov 17th
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Moshe Wise

The notion that we have a moral obligation to make sure our business leaders have the same skintone & genitals as our political leaders is ridiculous & offensive. I expect better from the BBC.

Nov 9th
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Mr. Y

sell off

Mar 19th
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Mar Ko

Will england lose it's status as democracy in the world?

Feb 26th
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Mar Ko

You are completely misinformed. No plastic bags in Belgium.

May 31st
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Mar Ko

"host", "show"+ accent... and I thought the Economist was English

May 20th
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Mar Ko

Rysnair? What are you talking about? Flights prices are 3x of real carriers with meals and free luggage

May 20th
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Barry Murphy

Welcome to hear from a real economist, Kenneth Rogoff, rather than WBR's usual stooge economic commentator, Irving Stelzer. I hope this initiates an editorial change from the World Service of the BBC

Apr 6th
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Mar Ko

please invest in competent journalists. EU not USA biggest economy.

Mar 5th
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Barry Murphy

Why on earth continue to invite Irwin Stelzer, an extreme right-wing pro-business commentator with no opposing point of view?

Feb 27th
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Mar Ko

hilarious. you convert pounds to dollars instead of euro

Jan 21st
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Bay Le

ww3 is trade

Dec 22nd
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Luis Chacon

bla bla blaaa it's what government does war war and war.....what they don't do is tell the truth. we pay for murderous military they keep the PROFIT CORPORATE profit ...bunch o psychopaths is what they are

Mar 24th
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