BBC World Business Report

World Business Report

Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers and investors. Broadcast on weekdays.
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39 Episodes
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Trump unveiled billions of dollars to build AI infrastructure in the US

The US president Donald Trump unveiled billions of dollars of private investment in a massive new artificial intelligence infrastructure venture backed by OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle.We look at the immigration restrictions from the US president and find out how will it affect businesses and the economy.Also, we talk about the…
21 Jan 5PM 31 min

Donald Trump was sworn in as US president - what's next?

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States and emphasized in his speech: trade, tariffs and transformation. We find out what does it mean for the global economy. We hear from Chris Campbell, the former US Treasury Assistant Secretary during Donald Trump's first term. And…
20 Jan 5PM 30 min

Washington gears up for Trump's inauguration

Crowds of supporters are braving the freezing cold in Washington to catch a glimpse of Donald Trump being sworn in as US President for a second time. He's promised to sign dozens of executive orders on his first day in office to push through his agenda and undo that of…
20 Jan 10AM 29 min

Will TikTok go dark in the US after the Supreme Court rejects its appeal?

The US Supreme Court has upheld a law that bans TikTok in the US unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, sells the platform by this Sunday. Argentina has reported a fiscal surplus for the first time in sixteen years, as a result of comprehensive budget cuts implemented by President Javier…
17 Jan 5PM 29 min

US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban

Will Bain hears from our North America Business Correspondent Michelle Fleury as the news breaks that the US Supreme Court has ruled against TikTok's appeal over its imminent ban in the United States. The president -elect, Donald Trump, wants the social media site to continue operating.Nigeria's finance minister assures the…
17 Jan 11AM 30 min

Israel’s military spending increases significantly in 2024

Israel's economy has been hit by the 15-month-long war in Gaza, and its military spending has gone up significantly, according to the economic researchers at Capital Economics. We will be speaking to one of the economic analysts who did the research. The former Bank of Canada governor, Mark Carney, says…
16 Jan 5PM 30 min

The jobs needed to rebuild Gaza's economy

After 15 months of bitter conflict on the Gaza Strip, a ceasefire deal has been agreed . With the cost of rebuilding estimated as much as 80 billion dollars, Sam Fenwick explores the critical aspect of job creation, essential for providing livelihoods to a population that has faced significant economic…
16 Jan 10AM 30 min

How much will it cost to rebuild Gaza after 15 months of war?

A deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas to end the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages. So, if the ceasefire holds, how long will it take to rebuild from the rubble? What would be the priorities? How much will it cost? And who will…
15 Jan 5PM 29 min

Mozambique's new president sworn in amid opposition boycott

Daniel Chapo is officially sworn in as Mozambique's president after months of unrest that left nearly 300 dead. We explore how businesses are coping with the aftermath of the protests. Also, Sam Fenwick delves into the challenges facing Germany’s major exporters amid slowing sales and rising costs. And on a…
15 Jan 10AM 29 min

Miners and body bags hauled from South African mine

The men have been underground since police operations targeting illicit mining started last year across the country. We hear the latest from Stilfontein.The US Supreme Court is expected to rule this week on TikTok's challenge to an outright ban in the US. We find out about the platform Red Note,…
14 Jan 5PM 28 min

Pakistan’s textile industry hit by rising energy costs

We're living hand to mouth and having to borrow money from friends to pay the electric bills." These are the words of a woman who runs a textile firm in Pakistan. The Pakistan Textile Council has written to the government, warning that the country faces an energy crisis that could…
14 Jan 10AM 28 min

Lebanon’s President appoints new Prime Minister

The new Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, defeated the Hezbollah backed candidate, , the former caretaker prime minister. We find out what this could mean a new dawn for its embattled economy.China has reported its biggest-ever trade surplus, just a week before the inauguration of Donald Trump, who's promised to impose…
13 Jan 5PM 28 min

China posts record annual trade surplus of nearly $1tn amid looming US tariff threats

Beijing has released strong economic data, reporting its largest-ever trade surplus. Also on the programme, a BBC investigation uncovers 75-hour workweeks endured by workers in Shein's fast-fashion factories in China. Could this affect the company's plans to list on the London Stock Exchange? And Sam Fenwick explores the economic impact…
13 Jan 10AM 28 min

Rebuilding after LA’s wildfires – who will pay

Los Angeles has been devastated by wildfires, forcing nearly 200,000 residents to flee, destroying homes, and taking lives. We hear firsthand from those caught in the chaos, including Julia Pollak, who narrowly escaped the flames.With climate change fuelling more extreme weather, insurance is increasingly out of reach for many. Benjamin…
10 Jan 5PM 27 min

Donald Trump sentenced in New York to 'unconditional discharge'

The US president-elect, Donald Trump has been given an unconditional discharge over his conviction last year for business fraud. The sentence -- handed down in New York -- means he avoids prison or a fine, as expected.The popular social media platform, TikTok, is appearing before the US Supreme Court today…
10 Jan 10AM 29 min

Fierce wildfires continue burning out of control in California

Coming up on the programme, Experts estimate a $50 billion cost as wildfires continue to rage across Los Angeles. We also examine the challenges facing Lebanon’s new president as he tackles the country’s economic crisis. Plus, a look at Peru’s new megaport, poised to become Latin America’s gateway to Asia.
9 Jan 5PM 28 min

Los Angeles fires see historic number of buildings destro

On the programme, we take a closer look at the devastation in Los Angeles as wildfires rage out of control and an historic number of buildings are destroyed. Also, could President-elect Trump be serious about re-taking the Panama Canal? We speak with one of his former trade advisors. And, tensions…
8 Jan 5PM 29 min

Trump warns of new tariffs against EU

President-elect Donald Trump is ramping up economic pressure on Denmark in his bid to acquire Greenland. Are Danish exporters concerned about these threats?Could the sale of new air-fryers and dishwashers reignite the Chinese economy?And we hear from the Chris Brownridge, CEO of Rolls-Royce cars.You can contact us on WhatsApp or…
8 Jan 10AM 28 min
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