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Microsoft plans to buy Activision Blizzard for nearly $70bn

It would be the biggest acquisition in the company's history.

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South Africa opens vaccine manufacturing site

South Africa's President Ramaphosa has opened a vaccine manufacturing site in Cape Town

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Biden defends his first year

He is defending his record at a moment when his approval rating is sinking.

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Ukraine tension mounts

As signs of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine mount we gauge the mood in the country

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Ukraine tension mounts

As signs of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine mount we gauge the mood in the country

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TotalEnergies and Chevron leave Myanmar

French and American energy giants TotalEnergies and Chevron are pulling out of Myanmar

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TotalEnergies and Chevron leave Myanmar

French and American energy giants TotalEnergies and Chevron are pulling out of Myanmar

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First broadcast 22/01/2022 01:06 GMT

The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the 大象传媒.

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Italy to elect a new president

The president will have to ensure political stability to underpin strong economic growth

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European Commission announces Ukraine financial aid

The EU Commission president has announced $1bn in financial assistance for Ukraine

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Ukraine: US troops on high alert over stand-off

Talks between Biden and key European allies over Russia have come to an end.

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Central Asia suffers power cuts

Millions of people in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have suffered power cuts

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IMF downgrades the forecast for the global economy

The International Monetary Fund has trimmed half a percentage point off its projection

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Italian business leaders meet Putin

Despite the potential Ukraine conflict, Italian business leaders have met President Putin

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WTO lets China impose tariffs on the US

The World Trade Organisation authorises China to impose retaliatory duties on US imports

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US economy grows at 6.9%

In the last quarter of 2021 the US economy grew at a better than expected annualised 6.9%

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Apple breaks profit records

Apple breaks records with a profit of $34.6 billion on revenues of nearly $124 billion.

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Strongest French economic growth for 52 years

Economic growth in France at 7% last year is its strongest performance in 52 years

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US inflation at a 40 year high

The cost of goods and services increased by 0.4% for the month of December

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US inflation at a 40 year high

The cost of goods and services increased by 0.4% for the month of December

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Spotify clamps down on Covid-19 misinformation

Spotify is adding Covid content warnings to to podcasts that discuss Covid-19.

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Should Spotify be called a platform or a publisher?

Spotify seeks to limit damage after a Coronavirus row over its star podcaster.

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How much will the Joe Rogan scandal hurt Spotify?

Has Spotify done enough damage control in this latest censorship scandal?

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India ramps up infrastructure spending

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget includes new highways and cargo terminals

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US pharma giants to pay Native Americans $590 million over opioids

More than 400 tribes sued the companies, claiming they were inundated with opioids.

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Regulating future technology

The European Union has outlined a strategy for regulation of new and emerging technology

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Meta shares plunge more than 20%

Mixed fourth quarter financial results sent shares sinking

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Meta shares plunge after weak earnings

Shares in Facebook's parent company Meta fell 25% on opening after weak earnings data

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China and Russia to sign over a dozen trade deals

President Vladimir Putin is due to begin a visit to Beijing on Friday

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Putin and Xi announce bilateral deals

Presidents Putin and Xi of Russia and China met and unveiled a number of bilateral deals

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