Beijing has stepped up efforts to boost its economy after reporting the slowest pace of growth in a year and a half.Plus, why are we seeing a spike in tanker crashes in Nigeria?And the Russian parliament has passed the first stage of a law to ban so-called "propaganda of childlessness" including large fines. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send a voicenote to: +44 330 678 30 33. We would love to hear from you!

The European Central Bank has cut interest rates to 3.25% to prevent a significant slowdown in the Eurozone's economy.Leanna Byrne hears from businesses around the continent to find out how they're responding to their country's economic challenges.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reports a 54% increase in Q3 net profit. The company estimated its capital spending in the current quarte would more than double to around $11.5 billion and that the budget was likely to increase further next year, as it expectshealthy demand for its products.In the closing weeks of the US election, we hear from business-owners...Also, we find out why announced Hong Kong government announced new regulations to phase out subdivided flats smaller than

We hear of the plight of vulnerable women in Lebanon—domestic workers who’ve been cast out by their employers as the crisis in the country deepens. The US’ Federal Trade Commission tells Ed Butler how it plans to enforce new rules requiring American businesses to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions and memberships as it is to sign up to them.We’ll also look at Ethiopia’s bold leap into the financial markets with its first-ever IPO, aiming to raise $255 million and lay the foundation for a stock

The first people to be intercepted at sea by the Italian navy under a controversial migration deal with Albania are on their way to the Balkan nation to have their asylum claims processed. If rejected they will be sent back to countries deemed safe.Also, in the programme, we look at the slow down is sales luxury goods firms have been reporting and the corresponding slump in their share prices.And why Australia plans to ban “dynamic pricing” amid rising anger from fans faced with soaring prices as

The IMF says the debt held by countries is likely to exceed $100tn by the end of this year. How concerned should that figure make us?And while Ed Butler finds out why it’s been a bad day for chips (the computer ones), but a good one for (authentic) wine – as French police have uncovered a multi-billion dollar fake wine racket. The suspects are accused of creating counterfeit labels of renowned French vineyards, allowing them to sell bottles for thousands of dollars.

Google has signed a deal to use small nuclear reactors to generate the vast amounts of energy needed to power its artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. We find out why IT giant is aims to achieve limitless energy.Also, today the world's biggest car bosses are meeting in Paris - and China's EV pioneers are bullish about the future despite the threat of tariffs...And the World Bank has just released a report focusing on the 26 poorest countries globally. We asked Ayhan Kosi, the World Bank's

China says it's introducing a range of bold policies aimed at reviving its economic growth, including measures to strengthen capital markets and stabilise the real estate sector. But detail is thin on the ground - and that's having an effect on global markets. Ed Butler hears from the World Bank as its latest report shines a light on the 26 poorest countries in the world, highlighting the severe challenges they face, from poverty to limited access to essential services.Plus there are tributes to

The Paris Motor Show is dominated by talk about electric vehicles - how to encourage European brands against Chinese competition?The UK gathers global investors to show Britain is open for business - but is Keir Starmer's administration going to attract what it needs?Also, Roger Hearing is talking to one of the winners of this year's Nobel prize for Economics about why poor nations are poor.And we'll hear about the dangers for women in India who work at night.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send

Petrol prices have increased sharply for the third time this year in Nigeria. Rob Young looks at why the oil producing nation continues to hike the cost of fuel and hear what impact it's having on those who drive for a living.We also hear about an innovative project in Kenya that's trying to help improve the health of lorry drivers, who often have an unhealthy lifestyle.And we profile the new chairman of one of India’s largest companies.

Florida is counting the cost of Hurricane Milton, after the storm tore through the US state. Some estimates suggest it could top $100 billion. Rob Young talks to the state's chief financial officer – one of the most senior figures alongside the Governor - and asks how insurers will cope. We'll also hear why the French government's latest attempt at cutting the nation's high level of borrowing has been met with controversy.And we'll hear from young people in Portugal who could be offered a lower tax

Several million people in Florida have been told to evacuate ahead of the arrival of latest storm which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday night. We ask residents and business owners how are they coping? And we find out what will happen with the huge search giant Google after has been told by the US Department of Justice that it has to radically change its business model - and may even have to be broken up.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love

In this special world business report Will Bain looks at the impact of what could happen if Google is broken up by the Department of Justice (DOJ). We examine if Google is too big and whether regulators should get involved?

More than a dozen states in the US have sued TikTok, accusing the social media platform of helping to drive a mental health crisis among teenagers. We hear the latest from the BBC's Michelle Fleury.Also in social media, Brazil's Supreme Court has lifted a ban on X.And as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, we talk to a truck driver out delivering milk and find out how local businesses are preparing.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 30 33

A brewing trade war between China and the European Union heats up as China imposes tariffs on brandy imports.Also, the Uber boss says people should be prepared to wait longer when hailing EV rideshares.And the cities selling homes for $1Let us know you think about the stories we're covering on WhatsApp +443306783033

Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into a category five storm as it tears its way towards the US Gulf Coast and risks impacting businesses in the area. We talk to one of the business owners and look at the current situation.Also, we find out how expensive the future US presidential policy will be and why the "1 dollar home scheme" can help to reduce a shortage of affordable homes in Baltimore.

A lifeline for the Maldives as India signs a currency swap deal worth four hundred million dollars to help the island nation overcome mounting economic problems.Also, Roger Hearing looks at how employment in the tech sector in the US could affect the outcome of the election there next month.We look at what's behind the drop in German economic output.And Vietnam's remarkable growth rate, despite last month's devastating typhoon - is it sustainable?

And, the home of the beautiful game gets ready for regulated sports' betting.

OpenAI's value surges to $157bn in funding deal where the maker of ChatGPT raised $6.6bn from a pool of investors that include Microsoft. We also hear from North Carolina, where damages caused by hurricane Helene could have serious implications for the tech-industry. And we take a look at the effect that the latest conflict in the Middle East is having on Israel’s economy.

The attacks come after Israeli troops invaded Lebanon, in a ground operation against Hezbollah. Thousands have crossed from Lebanon to Syria seeking shelter. What could this mean for these countries whose economies are already struggling? Plus, Canada’s international trade minister talks about fears of ending up in a trade war with China.