World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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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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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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India ramps up infrastructure spending
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget includes new highways and cargo terminals
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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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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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Spotify clamps down on Covid-19 misinformation
Spotify is adding Covid content warnings to to podcasts that discuss Covid-19.
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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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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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Apple breaks profit records
Apple breaks records with a profit of $34.6 billion on revenues of nearly $124 billion.
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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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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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Italian business leaders meet Putin
Despite the potential Ukraine conflict, Italian business leaders have met President Putin
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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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Central Asia suffers power cuts
Millions of people in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have suffered power cuts
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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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European Commission announces Ukraine financial aid
The EU Commission president has announced $1bn in financial assistance for Ukraine
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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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First broadcast 22/01/2022 01:06 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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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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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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Biden defends his first year
He is defending his record at a moment when his approval rating is sinking.
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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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Microsoft plans to buy Activision Blizzard for nearly $70bn
It would be the biggest acquisition in the company's history.
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US airlines warn of 5G flight disruption
US airlines have warned that switching on new 5G mobile services could cause disruption
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China cuts interest rates
China cuts interest rates as economic growth slows.
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Credit Suisse chairman resigns
Antonio Horta-Osorio has resigned as chairman of Credit Suisse following Covid breaches
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China's economy grows at a slower pace
The days of double digit growth are over.