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26:28

Nepal’s first female PM faces many economic challenges

World Business Report ·

2025/09/12

Many Nepali businesses were closed during deadly anti-corruption protests, which toppled the government and saw its first female interim prime minister appointed.We look at India’s trade negotiations with the European Union and the United States. Plus, we hear from a South Korean worker caught up in immigration raids in Georgia, who was later deported.

26:09

Albania appoints AI-created minister

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2025/09/12

Albania appoints a minister to root out corruption, but is it just a PR stunt or could it really make a difference to how the county is run? We speak to Albania’s Prime Minister, Edi Rama, about the new appointment.We also ask whether funding for the Eurovision Song Contest is under threat as nations threaten to pull out over the war in Gaza.And one of the world’s most popular rappers, Bad Bunny, has added millions to Puerto Rico’s economy since July. We hear from a journalist about the artist’s

26:26

Detained Hyundai employees fly to South Korea

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2025/09/11

More than 300 South Koreans who were arrested in the raid in the Hyundai plant in Georgia have now been released from detention and flown to their country. And how can this affect the economic relations between both countries?London's underground rail system – the Tube – has been closed for five days by a strike over pay and conditions for train drivers, and this has been very stressful for commuters, but more than that, it has been very damaging for businesses. And Roger Hearing hears about

26:29

Mexico to impose 50 percent tariffs on Chinese cars

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2025/09/11

Mexico plans to increase tariffs on vehicles from China and other Asian countries to 50 percent. We speak to a former Mexican trade official about why President Sheinbaum is making this move and what it could mean for businesses and consumers.We have the latest on the fallout from the mass immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in the US state of Georgia.And a rollercoaster ride for Universal? We look at the ups and downs of the company’s plans to build its first theme park in Europe.

26:27

Larry Ellison is the world’s richest person for brief...

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2025/09/10

US tech billionaire Larry Ellison becomes the world’s richest person for a brief period after shares in his business Oracle soars in early trading on the New York Stock Exchange. We examine how he briefly overtook Elon Musk.We are in Mexico City to hear about protests about the increasing numbers of outsiders coming in and pushing up things like house prices , and the impact this having on local residents.Presenter Roger Hearing examines these stories as well as hearing about some of the challenges

26:28

EU chief says Europe must fight for its future

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2025/09/10

In her annual State of the Union address, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has told the European Parliament it needs to regain its independence and bolster its defence capabilities in a 'hostile' world. Also, Danish company Novo Nordisk, the maker of weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, has announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs. And the British horse racing industry has gone on strike for the first time ever, in protest at proposed tax rises on bets placed on the sport. You can

26:27

Is the US economy weaker than expected?

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2025/09/09

The number of jobs created in the United States has been revised down. Not as many people got jobs as expected during the last months of Joe Biden's presidency and the first months of Donald Trump's return to the White House. It suggests the world's largest economy is weaker than expected, but could it also mean that Donald Trump will get his way and the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates? Roger Hearing speaks to two businesses in North Carolina and Ohio caught up in the tariff chaos

27:52

Africa's largest hydro-electric dam transforming the...

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2025/09/09

Ethiopia opens a power project it thinks could transform its economy. We'll hear from the project manager at the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.Also, new electric car batteries that promise to end your range anxiety, and power up our EVs in super quick time...Also, how to reduce the cost of reoffending for the government? Let prisoners to ern their own money.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

26:27

French MPs bid farewell to François Bayrou

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2025/09/09

France's political crisis has deepened with the government being toppled in the National Assembly through a no confidence vote. It forces prime minister François Bayrou to resign over plans to deal with the country's deficit by cutting public spending. Andrew Peach examines the family settlement confirming the long battle for control of Rupert Murdoch's global conservative media empire has drawn to a close. We are in Munich where the European auto industry is talking about threats from the US and

26:26

French PM François Bayrou on the brink in crucial vote

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2025/09/08

The French prime minister, François Bayrou, is expected to be ousted in a confidence vote on Monday afternoon - which could lead to the collapse of his government. The Eurozones' second biggest economy is mired in debt - 114% of its annual economic output - and the prime minister has introduced an austerity budget, aimed to slash government spending by €44bn. But he does not have the votes to get it through.In Germany - the Munich car show is usually a glitzy and glamorous display of the latest

26:25

US immigration agents arrest workers at Hyundai plant

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2025/09/05

We're on the ground in the US state of Georgia where immigration agents have arrested nearly 500 people during a raid on a Hyundai battery-production facility.And, we'll break down the latest US jobs report, which showed hiring in America stalled last month. We'll explain what that means for the Federal Reserve which has come under immense pressure from President Trump to cut rates.Also, McDonald’s is taking a stand on tipping. It says all restaurant workers should get a full minimum wage rather

26:28

The economic hit of Afghanistan's earthquakes

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2025/09/05

Afghanistan is one of the world's poorest countries, and after its eastern region was hit by a level 6.0 earthquake killing thousands and displacing thousands more - we hear from Stephen Rodriques of the UN to find out the financial impact involved with rebuilding its infrastructure and supporting families who have lost everything. Hannah Mullane speaks to Han Lin about the growing financial pressure on businesses in China after the nation's pension system shake up. Meanwhile, we discuss the global

26:26

Trump's Fed nominee faces the senate committee

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2025/09/04

The US president's pick Stephen Miran is nominated to serve as governor of the central bank. Will he cut interest rates?The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. We hear from his former employee.Is it the end of the illegally streamed sport programmes? We look at the closure of Streameast - the world’s largest illegal sports streaming site.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.

26:27

What's the impact of India's tax cuts?

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2025/09/04

The Indian government has announced massive tax cuts on items ranging from snacks and biscuits to electronic products and cars. But how will it affect the world's fastest growing major economy, and the businesses operating there? In the wake of Giorgio Armani's death at 91, Hannah Mullane speaks to author and writer Pauline Brown about what this could mean for his business empire worth more than US$7billion. Elsewhere, we discuss why Nigeria's banned the export of Shea butter nuts - which are used

26:27

What’s fuelling the protests in Indonesia?

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2025/09/03

Nationwide protests have swept Indonesia this week, sparked by anger over police violence and government spending.In Jamaica, parliamentary elections are taking place. Roger Hearing finds out what's on voters minds.A Chilean drinks company is locked in a legal battle with actor Pedro Pascal over its brand name, ‘Pedro Piscal’.And in the US, artwork once owned by Leonardo DiCaprio and linked to the 1MDB scandal is up for auction.

26:27

Why are government debts going up globally?

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2025/09/03

As government borrowing costs and debts rise around the world, we take a closer look at Japan, the UK and the US, and ask why? Hannah Mullane speaks to New Zealand's minister of immigration Erica Stanford as the Antipodean country plans to open up their housing market to foreign investors as part of a golden visa programme. Elsewhere we discuss how TSMC, the biggest semi-conductor producer making chips for electronic products, has become the latest company to face restrictions from the US government

26:28

Is Washington DC a 'safe zone' for businesses?

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2025/09/02

US President Donald Trump says Washington DC is a 'safe space' after announcing he will send National Guard troops into Chicago . Do businesses agree?Elsewhere in the US, Google won a court case meaning it doesn’t have to sell its popular Chrome web browser.Russia and China are working together on a major new gas pipeline deal. North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un has made a very rare trip to Beijing.And could you go a month without spending? We hear about 'No Spend September', the social media trend

26:27

Could China and Russia re-shape global energy?

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2025/09/02

With China and Russia agreeing to build a new gas pipeline through Siberia, we take a look at its global economic impact and what it could mean for the two countries as they become ever more reliant on each other.Elsewhere, Ed Butler discusses the economic forces driving the brutal civil war in Myanmar while visiting a rehabilitation centre inside Thailand where wounded rebel soldiers go to recover.We hear from farmers in Nigeria investing in solar power to keep water running to their farms.And

26:27

Guyana Election: Oil boom and Venezuela tensions

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2025/09/01

Guyana, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, votes for a new leader amid an oil boom and rising tensions with Venezuela.Swiss food giant Nestlé has sacked its CEO over his romantic relationship.Is the English Premier League in an inflation spiral? Roger Hearing investigates, as record-breaking transfer fees dominate the headlines.And 40 years after the Titanic wreck was discovered, we explore how a tragic shipwreck became a booming global industry, from movies and museums to podcasts.

26:27

Is any intervention to the Fed a global risk?

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2025/09/01

The head of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, fears that any intervention by US president Donald Trump's administration into the Federal Reserve could have wider implications and be a global economic risk. We hear from Dr Yu Jie, of Chatham House, on the significance of today's summit between China, India and Russia, as well as what a new development bank could look like. Elsewhere, Ed Butler discusses Trump's claims that Ethiopia's showpiece hydro-project, formally inaugurated this

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