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President Carter's economic legacy

World Business Report ·

2024/12/30

Former President Jimmy Carter has died, aged 100. Leanna Byrne looks back on his life and his economic legacy with former executive director of the American Foreign Service Association, Ian Houston. Salah Elbakkoush, a former advisor to Libya's High Council of State, tells us about the country's eastern-based government approving a proposal to end fuel subsidies. Plus we hear about a Tequila 'lake' - with Mexico having 500 million litres of the spirit because of falling demand.

26:28

US sanctions Georgian billionaire

World Business Report ·

2024/12/27

The US has imposed sanctions on Georgia's former prime minister and billionaire founder of the Georgian Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili.One of crypto-currency's most notorious figures is facing extradition to the US on charges of massive fraud. What do we know about Do Kwan?Also in the show, nine months on from the Baltimore Bridge disaster, we speak to two local companies about how they're trying to put their businesses back together.And how volunteering - also a multi-billion dollar industry in

26:28

The economic legacy of Manmohan Singh

World Business Report ·

2024/12/27

We explore the economic legacy of Manmohan Singh, India’s former Prime Minister, who has died. Mr Singh is credited with liberalising India’s economy.What will happen to Chinas economy in 2025? We hear from the BBC’s Nick Marsh.And we celebrate Britain's longest-serving Royal Mail postman, who’s leaving the service after 60 years.

26:27

Is Russia really sabotaging undersea cables?

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2024/12/26

The European Union threatens to impose further sanctions on Russia, as a Moscow-linked cargo ship is blamed for severing an underwater cable in the Baltic Sea. Also, we profile Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister credited with transforming India’s economy. Plus, a controversial anti-LGBT bill in Ghana could put western aid to the country at risk. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

26:28

Was the Ursa Major part of Russia's so-called dark...

World Business Report ·

2024/12/25

But questions have been asked whether the cargo vessel, which was under US sanctions, was heading for the Syrian coast, on a voyage to recover military supplies left by Russian forces in Syria when Bashar al-Assad fell.A maritime security and sanctions expert talks to us about how Russia's commercial fleet operates under swingeing sanctions. Also, World Business Report looks back on a year of strikes by doctors from around the world. We hear from medics in Kenya, India and the UK to find out more

26:25

President Biden to decide future of US Steel

World Business Report ·

2024/12/24

The decision over the potential $15 billion takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel has been referred to the President over National Security concerns. Joe Biden has 15 days to decide if the deal can go through.Also, American Airlines grounds all US flights after a technical issue. Plus James Wickham reflects on some of the biggest business and economics stories of the past year with Susan Schmidt, portfolio manager at Exchange Capital Resources in Chicago, and Bill Blain, Strategist and Head of

26:24

Honda and Nissan join forces to take on China

World Business Report ·

2024/12/23

Honda and Nissan plan to merge as the two Japanese firms seek to fight back against competition from the Chinese car industry.Joining forces would create one of the world's biggest car producers alongside Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors and Ford.We look at one of Donald Trump's key economic appointments.And who is France's new finance minister?

26:27

Honda and Nissan to create world's third biggest...

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2024/12/23

Sam Fenwick hears from former chief operating officer & long-time executive at Nissan Andy Palmer, as Honda and Nissan announce a plan to merge. It would mean the new, world's third-biggest carmaker, which could also include Mitsubishi, could be in operation by August 2026. Plus US President-elect Donald Trump has said the fees charged to use the Panama Canal are “ridiculous” and that it should be handed back to the US unless the “rip-off” stops. We ask if those fees have risen and whether Mr

26:17

US in last ditch shut down vote

World Business Report ·

2024/12/20

US in last ditch shut down vote, unless congress can agree on a spending planThe Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, could be facing a confidence vote after he reshuffled a third of his cabinet today.And German automaker Volkswagen was on the brink of a major strike, however the company's bosses and union leaders have struck a deal, avoiding site closures.

26:27

Swiss lawmakers criticise ‘years of mismanagement’ at...

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2024/12/20

A damning verdict from Swiss MPs on the failure of one of their largest banks.Plus, the latest on the looming US government shutdown.Malaysia resumes the hunt for an airliner that disappeared ten years ago.And 80 million of them are sold in Europe every year, but what goes into growing a Christmas tree?

26:28

The US votes on crucial shutdown bill

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2024/12/20

The US senate votes on a new deal for Federal Government funding. The previous bill was abandoned after Donald Trump said he wouldn’t support it Luigi Mangione, The man accused of shooting the head of America's biggest health insurance company has made his first court appearance in New York after being extradited from Pennsylvania .Changes in weather patterns have been causing problems in some ski resorts around the world, including in India where one mountain resort has reported a fall in visitor

26:28

Why is Mayotte so poor?

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2024/12/19

France's President Macron is in Mayotte seeing the damage from the devastating cyclone. He declares a day of national mourning, but many residents are angry at what they see as neglect of what is legally part of France.El Salvador gets a multibillion-dollar deal with the IMF, but in return for dialling down its use of BitcoinPlus, a successful play with a ten-year run on the London stage - and it's about financial services!

26:29

Are US interest rate cuts coming to an end?

World Business Report ·

2024/12/18

Are US interest rates cuts coming to an end? Stock values are hit but the value of the US dollar jumps, after Federal Reserve warns any future interest rate cut could be some time away. Also on World Business Report, Rahul Tandon hears how the US Supreme Court will hear an appeal by TikTok’s owner Bytedance. As things stand TikTok’s US operations must be sold by January 19th, the day before Donald Trump’s inauguration as US President. And learn how Finland has become a global hub thing for all

26:29

Will Honda and Nissan merge?

World Business Report ·

2024/12/18

The auto companies Honda and Nissan are currently in the early stages of merger talks. We ask what does it mean for the car industry?The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has filed criminal complaints in France and Belgium against subsidiaries of the tech giant Apple, accusing it of using conflict minerals.And we hear from the northernmost region of Finland which has become a global hub thing for all things Christmas. How crucial is the festive time of year to the economy?

26:27

Syria’s war has ‘not ended yet’

World Business Report ·

2024/12/17

The UN’s special envoy to Syria, has warned that unless the country gets urgent support it could be plunged back into conflict. Ten days after taking power what resources does the new Syrian government have?Tankers carrying Russian oil through European waters will have to prove they're insured or face sanctions. And why children want skincare products for Christmas.

26:28

Argentina’s economy shows signs of growth

World Business Report ·

2024/12/17

Argentina, for a long time one of the world's most troubled economies, has seen its economy grow. Could this be the end of years of economic crisis? We'll take a look at whether that growth is sustainable and delve into how much of it is to do with the radical policies of the country's president Javier Milei. Also today, we consider what the future holds for the ECOWAS trading bloc in West Africa, as three countries formally file to leave.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44

26:26

Resignation of Canada’s Finance Minister rocks Justin...

World Business Report ·

2024/12/16

Resignation of Canada’s Finance Minister rocks the government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asks Dominic LeBlanc to replace Chrystia Freeland after her shock resignation.Also on World Business Report, Andrew Peach hears from Germany on the day the government deliberately lost a vote of confidence in the country’s parliament. And we hear from northern Sweden that’s been rocked by the bankruptcy of battery maker Northvolt but sees its future in renewable energy.

26:29

Insurance head says firms should rethink CEO security

World Business Report ·

2024/12/16

The president of insurance giant AON tells Will Bain that firms should rethink their executives’ security, calling on political leaders to “set the tone” on making the environment safer for CEOs. Eric Anderson also spoke about offering war risk insurance to businesses in Ukraine. Plus, how are Nigerians coping with inflation? The country’s annual inflation rate climbed to a more than 28-year high in November, on the back of rising food prices.

25:12

France has another Prime Minister – but will ...

World Business Report ·

2024/12/13

France has a new Prime Minister…but can François Bayrou fix the economy where his predecessor failed? We talk to a biographer who says the jury’s out.Russia’s economy shows surprise growth—but with inflation soaring and sanctions biting, is it all as good as it seems?And Christmas classics still rule the airwaves—and the royalty cheques. Will new Xmas songs ever break through? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

26:29

A new French prime minister and his budget challenge

World Business Report ·

2024/12/13

In a bid to end political instability, President Emmanuel Macron names centrist political ally as France’s prime minister. François Bayrou now has the task of producing a budget that addresses the country's economic challenges, whilst still achieving a majority approval in an increasingly fractious political backdrop. Also, the US offers a reward of up to $5million for information about an alleged remote working scheme funnelling funds to North Korea’s weapons programmes. And how could the fracking

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