World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world from the BBC
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India's space ambitions
Friday
As India prepares to launch a second mission to the moon, we ask if it's money well spent
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The US House passes $15 minimum wage bill
Thursday
But the Senate will be a major hurdle for implementation.
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The dangers of ransomware attacks
Thursday
We examine the challenges faced by organisations targeted by computer ransomware attacks.
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How safe are electric scooters?
Wednesday
The UK's first electric scooter fatality highlighted the risks involved with the devices.
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US Congress takes on big tech over antitrust
Tuesday
Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple among the firms facing the grilling.
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Mayors on immigration
Tuesday
We speak with mayors who are defying national immigration policies around the world.
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Update: Huawei announces investment in Italy
Last Monday
Chinese technology company, Huawei, announces significant investment in Italy.
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Chinese economic growth slowest since 1992
Last Monday
China's economy has been slowing despite Beijing's efforts to cut tax and boost spending
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Turkey continues gas exploration in disputed waters
Last Monday
The EU may impose sanctions on Turkey over its gas exploration in disputed waters
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World's biggest brewer AB InBev cancels its IPO
Fri 12 Jul 2019
The Belgian company had planned to float its Asian arm on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
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Thomas Cook in rescue deal talks
Fri 12 Jul 2019
Travel company Thomas Cook is in rescue deal talks with banks and its largest shareholder
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The last VW Beetle rolls off the production line
Thu 11 Jul 2019
After 80 years in production, VW halts production of the iconic bug-shaped car.
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The French Tax Revolution
Thu 11 Jul 2019
The French parliament has passed a law that will impose a new tax on large internet firms
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Federal Reserve chairman addresses Congress
Wed 10 Jul 2019
Jerome Powell hinted at a cut in interest rates as he spoke at a hearing in Washington
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Problems at South Africa's state-run power company
Wed 10 Jul 2019
Woes at South Africa's power company Eskom are occupying the country's parliament.
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Mexico's finance minister resigns
Tue 9 Jul 2019
Carlos Urzua was a key figure in the government of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
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Developments in elderly care
Tue 9 Jul 2019
We look at elderly care as a conference discusses the 'silver economy' in Helsinki.
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Deutsche Bank to cut 18,000 jobs
Mon 8 Jul 2019
Germany's Deutsche Bank is retreating from investment banking in a cost-cutting drive.
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Greek elections: Centre-right regains power
Mon 8 Jul 2019
Greece's Prime Minister has conceded defeat in the country's snap general election.
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Update: US markets defy holiday dampening
Sat 6 Jul 2019
Stock markets in the US react to US employment figures
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Families demand accountability for Boeing 737-Max crashes
Fri 5 Jul 2019
Relatives of Boeing 737-Max crash victims said the plane-maker put profit ahead of safety
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Amazon at 25
Thu 4 Jul 2019
As the world's largest retailer hits 25, we look at its practices and examine the future.
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Update: The insider's guide to the US banking system
Wed 3 Jul 2019
We hear about the essential workings of the US's banking and economic system
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The high cost of African mobile data
Wed 3 Jul 2019
Africa has the fastest growing mobile data market in the world, but the cost is high.
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Update: First female set to be boss of Europe's central bank
Tue 2 Jul 2019
Christine Lagarde is set to become the new boss of the European Central Bank
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The growing commercial interest in women's football
Tue 2 Jul 2019
Around the World Cup semi-final there's growing commercial interest in women's football
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Update: Hong Kong chief executive addresses protestors
Mon 1 Jul 2019
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the suspended extradition bill will not return
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The impact of the Sony Walkman
Mon 1 Jul 2019
On the 40th anniversary of Sony's Walkman cassette player, we look at the device's impact
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OPEC agree on need to extend oil production cuts
Mon 1 Jul 2019
OPEC members have agreed on the need to extend oil production cuts
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Update: EU and Mercosur agree trade deal after 20-year talks
Fri 28 Jun 2019
The EU and South American economic bloc Mercosur have clinched a huge trade deal
