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26:27

Nvidia earnings boom despite tariffs

World Business Report ·

2025/05/28

Nvidia, a huge success in the tech world, reported its latest quarterly earnings. The chipmaker, vying with Apple for the position of the world's richest company, beat expectations despite export controls.Elon Musk, , the billionaire and co-founder and CEO of Tesla, has criticised one of the signature policies of President Donald Trump, marking a break from the US president who he helped to win re-election in 2024. And the meat of brown bears, a protected species in the EU, could soon be

26:28

State of emergency in Panama

World Business Report ·

2025/05/28

US banana giant Chiquita has laid off around 5,000 workers following a month-long strike as part of nationwide industrial action. Workers are protesting against new social security laws lowering pensions. In 2023, Panama exported $273m of bananas, making it the 13th largest exporter of bananas in the world. What do the layoffs mean for Panama and the wider banana industry?In Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) celebrates its 50th anniversary amid recent exits from

26:28

US-Japan steel deal?

World Business Report ·

2025/05/27

Japanese-owned steelmaker Nippon Steel is expected to close its “partnership” with U.S. Steel at $55 per share, as the US media have reported. On Friday, last week, President Donald Trump said that he has cleared the deal. We hear from Chris Kelly, the Mayor of West Mifflin, a steel town in Pennsylvania.Zimbabwe's president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has signed into law a contentious bill that requires all drivers to buy a car radio licence before a vehicle can legally be on the road.And Rahul Tandon

26:28

Shein accused of breaking EU law

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2025/05/27

Global fast-fashion retailer, Shein, has been accused of breaking EU law with manipulative sales tactics. We hear from the Director General of the European Consumer Organisation.In Africa, the search for the new president of its top financial institution is almost over. Who could be the new leader for the African Development Bank and what could that mean for the continent?Plus, Will Bain finds out why business leaders are rushing to apply for New Zealand's golden visas.

26:28

Optimism over US-EU trade talks

World Business Report ·

2025/05/26

The United States President, Donald Trump, has agreed to drop his threat to impose 50% tariffs on European Union imports and extend a deadline to negotiate tariffs with the EU by more than a month.They’re often in the headlines. We take an in-depth look at critical minerals, where they're found and why they matter. And Rahul Tandon will look at how Disney's live-action Lilo and Stitch remake beat Tom Cruise at the US box office. Lilo and Stitch, which revisits the 2002 animated family

26:29

The trillion dollar court battle

World Business Report ·

2025/05/26

Two of the world's biggest energy firms are in court fighting over a new oil project that could be worth a trillion dollars.We hear why the International Energy Agency says the worlds is becoming too dependent on just a few countries for critical minerals that power clean energy technologies.Plus, Will Bain finds out why there’s been a five-fold increase in streaming subscriptions in India.

26:27

EU vows to defend interests after US tariff threat

World Business Report ·

2025/05/23

The European trade commissioner says the EU will defend its interests in trade talks with the United States. President Trump has threatened the bloc with fifty percent tariffs.Boeing is to avoid prosecution in a deal with the US Justice Department over a number of crashes. The deal includes the company admitting to obstructing federal aviation officials and paying $1.1 billion in fines. Presenter Rahul Tandon examines these stories and also hears how same-sex couples are contributing significantly

26:27

Trump threatens tariffs on EU goods and Apple iPhones

World Business Report ·

2025/05/23

US President Donald Trump has said he is recommending a 50% tariff on all goods from the European Union being imported to the United States. We hear reactions from the European parliament and businesses.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

26:28

US Business body reacts to Donald Trump's "beautiful"...

World Business Report ·

2025/05/22

Business body in the United States gives reaction to Donald Trump's " big beautiful" bill. It contains tax cuts as well as money for defence spending and funds for his deportation programme.The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has dropped a case which attempted to block Microsoft's $69-billion purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard. It has said the case against the long-closed deal was not in the public interest.Presenter Rahul Tandon examines these stories as well as looking at the

2:06

US House passes Trump's mega tax-cut bill

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2025/05/22

A massive tax and spending bill has just been passed by the US House of Representatives. The so-called mega-bill would extend tax cuts from President Donald Trump's first term, end taxes on tips, and increase military and border spending.The sportwear giant Nike is raising prices - but how much of it is down to the global tariff situation, and how much is down to other difficulties in the company?And we look at the Japan's economy - why the price of rice is increasing and how it is affecting

26:27

US and South Africa trade talks turn tense

World Business Report ·

2025/05/21

A trade talks meeting turned tense at the White House, when President Trump clashed with South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa over discredited claims of white genocide in South Africa. We hear from a key voice in the president Ramaphosa's advisory council.It's a big week for cryptocurrency - Bitcoin hit an all time high, the stablecoin legislation advance and President Trump get's ready to host his crypto dinner. And will the US Congress pass Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'?

26:19

Will the US Congress pass Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'?

World Business Report ·

2025/05/21

With US President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill facing opposition from both Democrats and fellow Republicans during a rare overnight session in Congress, is America's economy standing at a crossroads? It could bring tax reductions, and tighten the availability of healthcare, but increase the United States' debt by $3 trillion. David Harper speaks to our correspondent in Johannesburg as we examine South Africa's latest attempt to pass a budget, and we look at whether Columbia is possibly

26:28

EU plans fee on cheap Chinese parcels

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2025/05/20

The EU plans a €2 fee on cheap parcels from China, hitting companies like Temu and Shein. We hear from the Chief Executive of the European Consumer Association.Syria has a chance to reboot its economy as the EU lifts some sanctions. We hear from Syrian businesses on what this second chance could mean for them.And Devina Gupta finds out how the world’s largest maker of electric vehicle batteries has had the biggest stock market listing of the year.

26:30

The Chinese battery maker powering ahead of its...

World Business Report ·

2025/05/20

China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) supplies major carmakers including Tesla, Volkswagen and Toyota. We ask how it has become one of the world's fastest-growing firms.Elsewhere, a 50-year land dispute off West Africa is now centred on oil deposits.And, the flight attendants in Spain who have been asked to give back a pay rise.The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

26:29

From fishing to food exports: What's the UK's deal...

World Business Report ·

2025/05/19

The UK and the EU have reached a new deal setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence.We hear from the Irish fishing community, a food exporter in the UK and what a "youth experience scheme" could mean for businesses in France.Also, Andrew Peach finds out how one of the most important companies in the world is helping shape the future of the global economy.

26:28

UK-EU deal: what impact could it have on businesses?

World Business Report ·

2025/05/19

The UK and the EU have reached a new deal setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence.We look through what's actually been agreed, what it means for businesses and consumers right across Europe and find out what it tells us about global trade more broadly and whether it’s a sign of things to come.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

26:28

Wegovy firm unexpectedly forces boss to step down

World Business Report ·

2025/05/16

Novo Nordisk, the company that makes the weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, is abruptly ousting its chief executive, Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, over concerns the firm is losing ground in the popular weight-loss drug market.Consumer boycotts of countries and companies are on the rise, with the latest being an Indian tourism boycott of Turkey and Azerbaijan. This comes as some Canadians boycott the US, while others refuse to buy from some specific companies over their policies. And Rahul

26:42

Indians boycott Turkey and cancel travels

World Business Report ·

2025/05/16

Indian tourists and companies start to threaten boycotts of Turkey and Azerbaijan - we'll explain why and what kind of impact it could have.As Portugal gets set for elections we hear Antonio Fernandes reports from Lisbon.And the businessman who travels a lot, and therefore needs a very important employee to take care of his office cat...You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

26:29

IMF terminates a $175 million loan for Malawi

World Business Report ·

2025/05/15

The International Monetary Fund has terminated a $175 million loan programme with Malawi, citing poor economic management. The IMF said Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world, had failed to fully restructure its unsustainable debt, but the country’s government argues that it has decided to suspend this until after the elections in September this year. Rahul Tandon heard from Malawi Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda and the IMF Mission Chief. And we will look at President Trump

26:32

US is about to make a nuclear deal with Iran

World Business Report ·

2025/05/15

As US-Iran nuclear program talks gained traction, we look how the new deal can affect Iranian economy.Meanwhile in India, traders are jittery after President Donald Trump claimed that India might drop all tariffs on U.S. goods. India, for now, has pushed back.And, the new research shows China’s carbon emissions have dropped — even as energy demand continues to rise.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

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