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26:27

Hurricane Melissa set to hurt Jamaican economy hard

World Business Report ·

2025/10/31

Hurricane Melissa leaves Jamaican economy with a huge trail of damage and a massive repair bill to sort out. Some reports suggest the country could face losses of over $14 billion. Presenter Will Bain hears from people on the ground in the country.We also examine why there has been a huge surge in the Amazon share price at the end of busy week for Wall Street. And are modern TV’s really any better than plasma ones for watching movies? We find out why some experts believe older models are much

8:56

Hazelnut supply crisis threatens chocolates like Nutella

World Business Report ·

2025/10/31

Italian confectionery giant Ferrero, maker of Ferrero Rocher and Nutella, is in a standoff with Turkish hazelnut dealers. Why? Turkey, the world’s largest hazelnut producer, has been hit by poor weather, a bad harvest, and pest infestations, sending prices soaring.In Jamaica, a catastrophe bond will release millions to help the country rebuild after Hurricane Melissa.Meanwhile, who is Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, selling AI chips now?And with pumpkins, costumes, and candy, billions are

26:26

China and US agree closer ties after trade talks

World Business Report ·

2025/10/30

The US President Donald Trump believes a trade deal could be signed "pretty soon", after holding talks with President Xi Jinping of China. Presenter Andrew Peach hears from US farmers after China agrees to buy soyabeans from the US. Can Canada really become an energy superpower? We hear how it is pitching energy exports to the South East Asian market. And major record labels like the Universal Music Group are set to work with an artificial intelligence platform Udio, after settling a copyright

8:55

Are we close to a US-China trade deal?

World Business Report ·

2025/10/30

After what President Trump calls an “amazing” meeting in South Korea, the US and China strike a trade truce. But is it really a full deal? We break down what’s behind the tariff talks. In South Africa, millions of dollars are being pumped into tackling its chronic youth unemployment problem. And as the US shutdown continues, airlines are losing millions of dollars a day. We hear from the CEO of Delta Air Lines.Presenter: Leanna ByrneProducer: Niamh Mc Dermott Editor: Stephen Ryan

26:27

Can South Korea meeting ease US China trade tensions?

World Business Report ·

2025/10/29

President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping are meeting in South Korea for the first time since 2019. Presenter Sam Fenwick hears what’s at stake in crucial talks between the two leaders. Also, the owner of a US-based coffee roastery in New York tells us what tariffs and inflation mean for his business. And, what do the latest results from Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta tell us about investment in AI?(FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands

8:57

Nvidia hits historic $5 trillion valuation

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2025/10/29

The world’s most valuable company, Nvidia, has hit a historic $5 trillion valuation after unveiling new contracts to supply AI chips and revealed plans to build seven supercomputers for the U.S. government. Plus, Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen says the company’s parent firm blocked them from launching a Palestine-themed ice cream. In response, Cohen has announced a sorbet expressing solidarity with Palestine.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott Editor: Shea Conduct

26:38

Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica

World Business Report ·

2025/10/28

Hurricane Melissa causes major disruption as the Jamaican economy comes to a standstill. Tourists are also stranded on the island with the closure of all major airports.Business leaders from the US and Japan meet to discuss trade, investment and supply chains.Amazon confirms plans to cut thousands of jobs, saying it needs to be “lean” to seize the opportunity provided by artificial intelligence. Presenter Sam Fenwick examines all these stories and looks at the some of the other big global business

8:57

Have the US and Japan formed a stronger alliance?

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2025/10/28

US President Donald Trump and Japan's new prime minister have pledged a stronger alliance and closer economic ties during his visit to Tokyo. The two leaders have signed new investment deals including one covering rare earth minerals. The UN warns the world is falling badly behind in tackling climate change. So, which countries are stepping up, and which are lagging? Plus, will Elon Musk walk away from Tesla if his trillion-dollar pay package gets rejected? Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Niamh

26:27

Handshakes and trade deals as Trump tours Asia

World Business Report ·

2025/10/27

US President Donald Trump has kicked off his trip to Asia by announcing a string of new agreements and a peace accord involving Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. The White House has called it historic but businesses are looking for more detail. We speak to two entrepreneurs in Chicago and Seattle on what this could mean for their companies. Elsewhere, we hear how US tariffs on India's exports has put nearly a million jobs on the south-eastern coast of the Andhra Pradesh state at risk. And as

8:56

Trump seeks trade deals on his Asia tour

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2025/10/27

He's currently in Tokyo where trade and investment are high on the agenda. Japan is already America's biggest investor and promises to pump another 550 billion dollars into the US as part of a trade deal. In Argentina, Javier Milei's far-right party wins Sunday’s midterms. Milei remains committed to pushing forward free-market reforms, despite growing opposition from the public. And in India, shrimp farmers are grappling with the impact of a 50% tariff. How are they coping with the threat to

26:26

US federal workers miss their first paycheques since...

World Business Report ·

2025/10/24

Hundreds of thousands of federal employees have missed their full paycheques for the first time since the beginning of the government shutdown three weeks ago, with Democrats and Republicans still blaming each other for the lapse in federal funding. We hear from a US federal employee at the Department of Defence on the East Coast.And this week the fight moved to the courts over another politically contentious area – the massive charges the Trump administration wishes to impose on H1B visas – the

8:55

Trump says trade talks with Canada 'terminated'

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2025/10/24

Donald Trump says he's ending trade talks with Canada, all over an ad. He accused Canada of fraudulently using Ronald Reagan’s words in what he called a “fake” advertisement. We hear from a Canadian business owner.China calls for calm ahead of trade talks with Washington… And Russia faces fresh sanctions as it sets interest rates. We speak with the former Russia Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. Presenter: Leanna Byrne

26:28

NBA stars and mafia arrested in illegal gambling...

World Business Report ·

2025/10/23

Two leading US basketball figures are among thirty-four people arrested as part of FBI investigations into illegal gambling and the Mafia. The Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is accused of playing in rigged poker games in New York. The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has described this week's new US sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies as an unfriendly act. But at the same time, he's claimed they won't have a substantial impact on Russia's economy. And we will

8:56

US and EU increase pressure on Russian energy sector

World Business Report ·

2025/10/23

Fresh sanctions are hitting Russia's energy sector, from both the European Union and the United States. The goal is to squeeze the money earned from energy imports. How will it impact Russian economy? Also, will India and China reduce their crude oil consumption? And China's economic plan - after four days of discussions at home, what priorities are being set for the rest of the decade? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer:

26:24

Starlink cuts services to Myanmar scam camps

World Business Report ·

2025/10/22

Elon Musk's SpaceX says it has cut Starlink satellite communication links to more than 2,500 devices used by scam compounds in Myanmar. The UAE's AI minister has told the BBC that the country is choosing the United States and American companies over China as their preferred partner when it comes to AI. And, despite the US's $40 billion rescue package for President Javier Milei, investors are betting that Argentina will sharply devalue its currency after this weekend's midterm elections.

8:56

What's the beef with Beyond Meat?

World Business Report ·

2025/10/22

Retail traders are being credited for sending Beyond Meat's stock surging. Also, an estimate on the cost of the Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack. And Starlink devices are linked to scam centres in Myanmar.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Stephen Ryan

26:58

Is Warner Brothers Discovery for sale?

World Business Report ·

2025/10/21

Warner Brothers Discovery, which produced Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and Succession, says it’s considering a sale after receiving several unsolicited offers. The US media giant had announced plans to split into two separate entities earlier this year. How could the leading candidate in New York’s mayoral race reshape America’s financial capital?Plus, why people are going nuts for pistachios.(Picture: The exterior of the Warner Bros. Discovery Atlanta campus is pictured in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S

8:56

What to expect from Japan's first female prime minister?

World Business Report ·

2025/10/21

Japan’s first female prime minister sends financial markets soaring as investors bet she's gonna spend big on Japan's economy. The Brazilian oil giant Petrobras says it's been given the green light to start drilling for oil near the mouth of the Amazon river off the coast of the world's largest tropical rainforest. And Coca-Cola’s results pop, but at the same time, demand is fizzling out. We'll find out what's going on at the world's biggest soda brand.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a

26:27

Amazon Web Services: Disruption around the world

World Business Report ·

2025/10/20

Amazon's cloud computing firm says major service issues remain after an outage hit hundreds of sites worldwide. As China's leaders meet in Beijing to formulate a five year plan, we'll look at the challenges and opportunities facing the world's second biggest economy. Diwali, the Hindu festival in India is underway. Gold is often bought for luck and prosperity but with prices hitting $4,300 an ounce, how are shoppers and businesses coping? Plus, has San Francisco's city made a comeback? Andrew

8:56

Amazon Web Services: hundreds of sites including...

World Business Report ·

2025/10/20

A problem at Amazon Web Services has broken the internet...dozens of apps and websites stopped working following a huge outage. We look at India where the Hindu festival of Diwali has begun. Gold is often bought for luck and prosperity but - with prices hitting $4,300 an ounce - how are shoppers and businesses coping? And China is working on it's economic plan for the rest of the decade but what's the impact on the rest of the world? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44

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