World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the 大象传媒.
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Germany has a new chancellor
Today
The man set to lead Germany, Friedrich Merz, is facing challenges already.
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Apple in UK government row
Friday
Apple is removing its highest level data security tool from customers in the UK.
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Germany heads for crucial election
Friday
We hear from businesses and economists on the most pressing issues
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Mexico vs US: guns, drugs and trade
Thursday
President Trump designated Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups.
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Students protest in Indonesia over government budget cuts
Thursday
Hundreds have taken part in 鈥楧ark Indonesia鈥� demonstrations
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What could quantum computing mean for the business world?
Wednesday
Microsoft says powerful quantum computers could come in years, not decades.
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Will fresh EU sanctions on Russia work?
Wednesday
Brussels plans to target aluminium exports and ban more Russian state media
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The future of US-Russia economic relations
Last Tuesday
The US and Russia say they intend to have economic and investment links
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Does Russia鈥檚 economy need a peace deal?
Last Tuesday
Western sanctions, inflation soaring, and businesses under strain
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Who鈥檚 spent what on the war in Ukraine?
Last Monday
European leaders meet in Paris to discuss military spending
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EU leaders gather to discuss defence
Last Monday
Could Europe ramp-up defence spending to fill US deficit
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Who's going to fund Ukraine's war effort?
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Ukraine's President meets the US Vice President at the Munich security conference.
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What Trump tariffs targeting countries mean for businesses and consumers
Fri 14 Feb 2025
What tariffs targeting countries mean for businesses and prices in the US and the world
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Trump tariffs: What does this mean for businesses?
Thu 13 Feb 2025
President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on all US imports.
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Honda-Nissan merger talks collapse
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Honda-Nissan multi-billion-dollar merger collapses
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What impact could high inflation in the US have?
Wed 12 Feb 2025
Donald Trump promised to bring prices down, but energy prices in America continue to rise
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Mobile data price hike in Nigeria sparks anger
Wed 12 Feb 2025
Nigerian mobile users alarmed at prospect of more big price rises
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Palestinian resettlement key to US Jordan aid
Tue 11 Feb 2025
King Abdullah of Jordan met with Donald Trump at the White House
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EU plans to retaliate against US steel and aluminium tariffs
Tue 11 Feb 2025
EU says it plans to retaliate against US steel and aluminium tariffs
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Musk bids to purchase Open AI
Mon 10 Feb 2025
He wants to buy the nonprofit for 97.4 billion dollars
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Trump to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium
Mon 10 Feb 2025
President Trump to impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports.
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Japan's Prime Minister visits Donald Trump
Fri 7 Feb 2025
President Trump says the US will export record volumes of liquified natural gas to Japan.
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Japan's leader is meeting President Trump
Fri 7 Feb 2025
What might this mean for the Japanese economy?
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South Africa's president addresses the nation as the economy struggles
Thu 6 Feb 2025
South Africa's president addresses the nation as the economy struggles
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Tariff wars: What can the World Trade Organisation do?
Wed 5 Feb 2025
China has complained to the World Trade Organisation about Donald Trump's tariffs.
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Spain: EU remains 鈥渒ey player鈥� in transatlantic trade
Wed 5 Feb 2025
Spain Economy minister outlines the strong trade ties between Madrid and Beijing
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China hits back - the latest in the trade war
Tue 4 Feb 2025
Beijing threatens to retaliate with its own tariffs
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Estonia's Defence Minister calls for greater NATO spending
Tue 4 Feb 2025
Hanno Pevkur says countries need to spend more to combat Russian aggression.
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Trump steps back on his tariffs
Mon 3 Feb 2025
Proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico will be paused for at least 30 days
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Trade wars, tariffs and Trump
Mon 3 Feb 2025
The US imposes 25% tariffs on Canada & Mexico, sparking fears of a wider trade war
