PODCAST

World Business Report

BBC World Service

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

buisness business news

All Episodes

26:28

Students protest in Indonesia over government budget...

World Business Report ·

2025/02/20

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

26:26

What could quantum computing mean for the business...

World Business Report ·

2025/02/19

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

26:28

Will fresh EU sanctions on Russia work?

World Business Report ·

2025/02/19

The European Union has announced plans for further sanctions against Russia. Brussels intends to target aluminium exports, add more banking restrictions, and ban further Russian state media outlets from operating in the EU.Ahead of the German election we hear what economic issues voters are considering.And, why in an unprecedented move, has South Africa delayed its budget?

26:27

The future of US-Russia economic relations

World Business Report ·

2025/02/18

The US and Russia have outlined their intention to build relations far beyond a deal over Ukraine—extending to cooperation on other global issues and developing sizeable economic and investment links. Argentine President Javier Milei has denied promoting a newly launched cryptocurrency that collapsed shortly after he mentioned it in a social media post on Friday. And Ed Butler hears about a rare and original painting by the mysterious, UK-based artist Banksy that is up for sale and is set to

26:27

Does Russia’s economy need a peace deal?

World Business Report ·

2025/02/18

Does Russia’s economy need a peace deal? Western sanctions, inflation soaring, and businesses under strain, Russia’s economy faces serious headwinds Argentina’s President Javier Milei, is in trouble over an obscure cryptocurrency he shared a link to Could restoring Syria’s heritage sites help the economic development of the country?

26:28

Who’s spent what on the war in Ukraine?

World Business Report ·

2025/02/17

European leaders have been meeting in Paris to discuss military support for Ukraine. The United States has demanded that Europe increases defence spending and sends troops to Ukraine if there is a ceasefire in the war with Russia. Also, are Canadians boycotting US goods in shops after President Trump’s tariff threats?And Ed Butler reports from one of Africa’s biggest e-waste dumps in Ghana.

26:26

EU leaders gather to discuss defence

World Business Report ·

2025/02/17

EU leaders meet to discuss defence spending. Funding could be increased if the US withdraw support to Ukraine But does Europe have the capacity to build up its armaments production? In China President Xi meets with Chinese tech giants including Jack Ma And American small business owners are trying to keep up with the latest tariffs announcements coming out of Washington

25:40

Who's going to fund Ukraine's war effort?

World Business Report ·

2025/02/14

Ukraine's President Zelensky meets the US Vice President JD Vance at the Munich security conference to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine.Also, there's been talk of the President Trump administration closing the Department of Education.And it's a Happy 20th Birthday to YouTube.The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

26:29

What Trump tariffs targeting countries mean for...

World Business Report ·

2025/02/14

US President Donald Trump is sharpening plans to hit exports from countries that he says have trade policies that are unfair to the US. We will look at how each country is focusing on trade negotiations.African heads of state meeting in Addis Ababa are discussing alternative sources to pay for medical services on the continent following the freezing of USAID funding. And Will Bain finds out why English cricket’s governing body has been selling off stakes in the city-based franchises that make

26:33

Trump tariffs: What does this mean for businesses?

World Business Report ·

2025/02/13

President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on all US imports.So how will the tariffs affect businesses in the US who import and export products? That's what we ask them.And Mexico is threatening to sue Google if the company refuses to change the name of the Gulf of America back to the Gulf of Mexico for Maps users in the US.The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

26:28

Honda-Nissan merger talks collapse

World Business Report ·

2025/02/13

The Japanese car giants Honda and Nissan have abandoned plans for a merger, and in a joint statement, the manufacturers say they'll continue to work together on electric car production as they try to fight off competition from Chinese producers.David Harper hears about whether AI regulation is holding back development in Europe. We ask an executive at one of the big players in the industry. Also, shares in the low-cost airline Norwegian jumped on Thursday as markets reacted to the company's

26:25

What impact could high inflation in the US have?

World Business Report ·

2025/02/12

President Donald Trump promised to bring prices down, but egg and energy prices in the US rose by its highest for six months in January. What does it mean for consumers and interest-rates?Roger Hearing speaks to a giant Indian tyre maker on doing business in an America wedded to tariffs.And Brazil's plan to become a major exporter of... cannabis.The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

26:27

Mobile data price hike in Nigeria sparks anger

World Business Report ·

2025/02/12

Nigerians are expressing outrage over a big jump in the price of mobile data charged by some of the country's major phone networks after a government announcement three weeks ago said it would be capped at a 50% price rise.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Washington and meets President Donald Trump later this week, and there will be some warm hugs and shared laughs. But what do Indian businesses expect from the meeting? We hear from the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce. And David

26:09

Palestinian resettlement key to US Jordan aid

World Business Report ·

2025/02/11

King Abdullah of Jordan met with Donald Trump at the White House after the American president had threatened to withhold $1.45 billion a year in US aid if Jordan did not agree to scheme Also, as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says tariffs imposed by Donal Trump are "unacceptable,' a food market entrepreneur in Ottawa says they have seen shoppers boycott US goods And, how diss tracks in a feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake have raised an estimated $15 million.

26:28

EU plans to retaliate against US steel and aluminium...

World Business Report ·

2025/02/11

Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, "Unjustified tariffs on the EU will not go unanswered". We get reaction from the European Steel Association. The UK and US have not signed an international agreement on artificial intelligence (A.I.) at a global summit in Paris; meanwhile, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has rebuffed a $97.4bn bid to take over the firm from a consortium of investors led by Elon Musk. And Will Bain hears whether oil giants are scaling back from

26:27

Musk bids to purchase Open AI

World Business Report ·

2025/02/10

Elon Musk has bid to purchase the non profit tech firm, Open AIPresident Donald Trump says he's going to impose a 25% import tax on imports of steel and aluminium from abroadAnd is the US falling out of love with fast food? McDonald’s sales have declined, we find out why

26:28

Trump to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium

World Business Report ·

2025/02/10

US President Donald Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports on Monday—a move that will have the biggest impact on Canada. Is tech failure at a multinational corporation and putting customers offline for a few hours worse than a cyberattack at a small company in one city? We hear about major disruptions to IT systems and how difficult it is to assess the most damage. The US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has been told to stop minting one-cent coins, or

26:32

Japan's Prime Minister visits Donald Trump

World Business Report ·

2025/02/07

President Trump says the US will export record volumes of liquified natural gas to Japan.And USAID should be closed down, according to Trump.Also on the programme today, the British government has demanded that Apple provide its security agencies with backdoor access to encrypted data stored by users across the world.And now that the wildfires around Los Angeles have been contained, how will the region recover and rebuild?The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

26:19

Japan's leader is meeting President Trump

World Business Report ·

2025/02/07

U.S. President Donald Trump hosts the Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the first time, as the two allies work to boost business and security ties. But, given Japan runs a trade defecit with America - can the two stay on friendly economic terms? We hear from one business owner who certainly hopes so... Also on the programme today we'll be live at a major meeting of those looking to mine critical minerals in Africa. And it's Super Bowl Sunday in the United States this weekend and that means

26:27

South Africa's president addresses the nation as the...

World Business Report ·

2025/02/06

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver his first State of the Nation address since last year's elections, focusing on development and driving economic growth, job creation, and development.Norwegian energy giant Equinor is halving investment in renewable energy over the next two years while increasing oil and gas production. And Sam Fenwick also hears about more than 100 farmers in County Kerry in southwest Ireland, who are set to become millionaires after their dairy

911 results

World Business Report

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

World Business Report

BBC World Service

JobCatcher

JobCatcher

Real Estatepreneurs

Podone