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

25:59

Protests in Nigeria amid economic crisis

World Business Report ·

2024/08/01

We report from Nigeria where young people are making their voices heard, as they protest about economic hardships.The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years. It’s down from 5.25 per-cent to 5 per-cent. We'll find out how the news is being received by British businesses.And when did airline safety videos turn into epic productions? We find out why one major airline has invested in a lavish production designed to keep passengers’ attention during those often

26:20

Middle East tensions hurting Lebanon’s economy

World Business Report ·

2024/07/31

Lebanon and the Lebanese people are still suffering a debilitating economic crisis that has gripped the country since 2019. On Monday Israel struck a major blow against the Iranian backed Hezbollah with an attack on Beirut. There are fears this will further hurt an already weak economy. We hear from the local business owner who's struggling to run a restaurant.Also, in the programme, Ed Butler looks at the ongoing protests in Venezuela following Sunday’s Presidential elections, and finds out how the

26:26

Boeing losses top $1 billion as new boss announced

World Business Report ·

2024/07/31

We look at the reasons behind Boeings large financial decline and how this will affect its supply chainWe also look at why Japan is bucking the trend and raising interest rates. And we look ahead to the crucial US decision on interest rates later on Wednesday, as pressure grows for a reduction. Also, today we find out why some of the shares in the biggest tech companies on the planet have been slipping this week. And, why financial incentives attracting remote digital workers in South Africa are

26:20

How are sanctions affecting Venezuela?

World Business Report ·

2024/07/30

Protests in Venezuela have been met by violent repression, as critics question the validity of election results that were declared in favour of the incumbent President Nicolas Maduro, who has presided over almost a decade of economic collapse. We'll get the latest from Caracas.Also, Microsoft's earnings for this quarter are up, but its cloud arm underperformed.And what 's happened to US consumer confidence, on the day before the Fed decides whether to lower interest rates?

26:31

German economy falls back

World Business Report ·

2024/07/30

We look at what's going on with Germany's economy… once Europe's driving force, new data today suggests its economy went into reverse from April to June. Also today, why a mega fine for one of the world's biggest holiday booking platforms could be the start of the latest round in the continuing battle between governments and Big Tech.

26:25

Protestors take to the streets of Venezuela

World Business Report ·

2024/07/29

The people of Venezuela face an uncertain future as president Nicolas Maduro claims victory in its presidential election - but the opposition has reacted with fury, and is claiming foul play.So what does this mean for citizens and businesses?And we hear from the widow of the pilot who died when Boeing 737 Max crashed.

29:10

Venezuela elections: Future for the economy?

World Business Report ·

2024/07/29

We'll be looking at why Ethiopia has decided to allow its currency to be traded on international markets - and what that means in practice both at home and abroad Also, today, what impact could Venezuela's contested election have on the country's key industry - oil. And we'll be hearing from Amazon Web Services on how big tech, has entered the Olympic Games...

26:27

Venezuela's Election: Democracy on Trial Amid...

World Business Report ·

2024/07/26

Venezuelans head to the polls amid growing concerns about election fairness and economic instability.Long: : Venezuelans head to the polls this Sunday for a presidential election fraught with concerns over fairness and transparency, against a backdrop of prolonged political and economic turmoil. The Paris Olympics are set to dazzle with a grand opening ceremony, despite earlier arson attacks on the train network raising security issues. The games are anticipated to inject 5 to 10 billion euros into

26:27

Will the Olympic Games provide a financial fillip to...

World Business Report ·

2024/07/26

In this special edition of World Business Report on the day of the opening ceremony in Paris, we're on the banks of the Seine where the event takes place, and hear from businesses who say that the security lockdown in the area has hit their trade badly.Will Bain also goes behind the scenes of what it takes to run a team involved in the Olympics. Each country has a Team Leader or Ambassador - or in Olympics terminology they're called Chef de Mission. we hear from Anindya Bakrie who has this role

26:27

US economy grows at speed

World Business Report ·

2024/07/25

The US has reported a growth rate of 2.8% so is it enough to signal the end of fears about a recession? Roger Hearing speaks to Bonnie Wilson, Associate Professor, Department of Economics at Saint Louis University.Also find out why Donald Trump takes centre stage at this years Bitcoin conference. We find out why Mr Trump wasn’t always the staunch crypto supporter he is today.And, Venezuela’s presidential election takes place this Sunday, with a unified opposition hoping to remove President Nicolas

26:27

China and the Taliban come together to mine copper in...

World Business Report ·

2024/07/24

China begins mining copper in Afghanistan following a deal made years before the Taliban takeover in 2021. What could it mean for the Afghan people and for future investors?Plus, a UK cosmetic surgery firm drops its legal actions against former clients who criticised it in online reviews.And Salt Lake City celebrates getting the Winter Olympics in 2034.

26:28

Global aviation flies high at Farnborough

World Business Report ·

2024/07/24

Presenter Will Bain examines the ongoing turbulence in supply chains and the under-the-radar aviation deals at Farnborough in the south of England, where the biggest names in global aviation are convening for its renowned air show. We'll also delve into the continuing fallout from the global IT outage, focusing on what’s next for the company at the centre of it, CrowdStrike.Plus, we explore why luxury goods stocks are selling off, as shares in one of the industry’s biggest names, LVMH, take a

26:28

India budget focuses on creating jobs

World Business Report ·

2024/07/23

Presenter Devina Gupta examines India’s first budget for the new coalition government led by Narendra Modi. There are plans to grow the economy by creating jobs and attracting new investment from abroad. We are in Bangladesh to hear from an internet service provider about how he is trying to keep services going for businesses after protests turned violent in the country. And we hear how one of the main airlines in the US, Delta is struggling to get its operation back to normal after last week's IT

26:27

Donors back Kamala Harris in bid to become President

World Business Report ·

2024/07/22

Presenter Devina Gupta speaks to a former campaign manager for Kamala Harris Jill Habig about the challenges that lie ahead for her in a bid to become US President. We hear how she is continuing to secure funds. We also examines India's newly elected government’s first budget. How will it play out given Narendra Modi’s poor showing in the polls and reliance on coalition partners? We also assess how the Chinese economy will fare after The People's Bank of China decided to cut short-term rates. Its

26:29

Fundraising surge as Biden quits race

World Business Report ·

2024/07/22

Donations to President Joe Biden's party saw a huge spike after he announced he was no longer running in the US election. Donors had pressured Mr Biden to step aside. But his departure from the candidacy leaves a number of questions - particularly when it comes to the vast sums of money required to secure a term in the White House. Also on the programme, Will Bain looks ahead to one of the aviation world's biggest events.

26:09

World IT outage: some cashpoints affected and flight...

World Business Report ·

2024/07/19

This Friday was one of the least easiest for many people across the globe. A raft of global institutions - including hospitals, major banks, media outlets and airlines - have reported a mass IT outage, affecting their ability to offer services. Delays are still ongoing at many of the major world airports after thousands of flights were cancelled. Devina Gupta finds out how can anyone be prepared for anything like this? And who is going to pay for this IT disaster?

26:28

Microsoft IT outage hits global businesses

World Business Report ·

2024/07/19

As queues stacked up at airports, TV channels went off-air and medical appointments were postponed, anti-virus firm Crowdstrike quickly became a household name when it confirmed a bug in its software was to blame for IT issues on Microsoft devices across the world. Gideon Long speaks to businesses affected by the outage.

26:27

Bangladesh: High Security alert issued for the whole...

World Business Report ·

2024/07/18

A High Security Alert has been issued for the whole of Bangladesh, as violent clashes between students and police continue. The capital Dhaka is in the midst of a near-total internet blackout, with phone lines also down. On Thursday evening, several thousand protestors stormed the state broadcaster BTV, vandalising furniture, smashing windows and lights and setting parts of it on fire. We speak to Ali Riaz, Professor at the Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University.Angel

26:27

Bangladesh protests expand beyond student movement

World Business Report ·

2024/07/18

Protests in Kenya and Bangladesh which were ignited by high prices and increasing job insecurity have evolved into political movements. In both countries, people are challenging the role of their elected leaders. Sam Fenwick explores if fragile economies influenced the demonstrations.Also, Ursula von der Leyen has won a second term as European Commission President, pledging great prosperity for EU citizens.

26:28

Trump's Taiwan Defence Remarks Rattle Semiconductor...

World Business Report ·

2024/07/17

Donald Trump's recent comments suggesting Taiwan should pay for its own defence have sent shockwaves through global markets, leading to a significant drop in semiconductor stocks.In the UK, the King's Speech in Parliament has proposed a dramatic shift in the transportation sector by suggesting the nationalisation of the railways. And presenter Roger Hearing dives into the world of sports as the WNBA finalises its next national media rights package, set to bring in approximately $2.2 billion over the

1,119 results

World Business Report

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

World Business Report

BBC World Service

JobCatcher

JobCatcher

Real Estatepreneurs

Podone