World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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China reopening: How does the world respond?
After 3 years of Covid restrictions, China has reopened its borders for tourists.
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China's economy reopens
We look at what 2023 has in store as the world's second largest economy opens up again.
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Food price inflation: what should we expect in the future?
Rising prices are squeezing millions of households across the globe.
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US Congress chaos continues
Deadlock of the House of Representatives to elect a Speaker continues into a third day
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Amazon lays off 18,000 employees
'More pain ahead' in tech, analysts say.
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First broadcast 04/01/2023 22:32 GMT
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Unseasonably warm wet weather ruining ski season
Snow shortage threatens Alps with wet winter season.
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Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty
Former FTX executive Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud
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The list of countries insisting arrivals from China must test is growing
The list of countries insisting arrivals from China must test for Covid is growing.
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Global recession predicted for 2023
The IMF warns that a third of the global economy will be in recession this year.
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IMF: Third of world in recession this year
Global economy faces tougher year in 2023
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The future of crypto
Will previous mistakes in the crypto world deter further investment in the future?
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Global stocks head for worst year since 2008
As we approach the end of 2022, we take a look at a bumpy year in the stock markets
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Crypto: Is it a man's world?
Sam Fenwick speaks to leading crypto experts who say the industry lacks diversity.
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China's reopening sparks concern abroad
A number of countries mull bringing back Covid testing for visitors coming from China
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How China reopening will hit global travel
Several countries have upped testing requirements ahead of China's border changes
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Chinese tourists flock to travel websites
Thousands of Chinese are already booking flights and tours to the US and Europe
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Travel rush as China reopens borders
China is to drop international travel restrictions after almost three years
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China is starting to get back to normal
China will reopen borders and abandon quarantine for incomers on 8 January.
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Mo Ibrahim - founder of one of Africa's first mobile phone companies
Rahul Tandon talks to Mo Ibrahim about developing the mobile phone industry in Africa
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Mo Ibrahim - founder of one of Africa's first mobile phone companies
Rahul Tandon talks to Mo Ibrahim about developing the mobile phone industry in Africa
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US congress passes $1.7tn spending bill
The budget provides the administration with funding until the autumn of 2023.
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World Business Report: grain special
We take an in-depth look at the impact of tightened grain supplies on the world
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Bomb cyclone storm coming to the US and Canada
Powerful winter storm may disrupt holiday travel
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Tanzania opens new dam to help power issues
East Africa's largest Hydroelectric dam opens in an effort to solve power issues.
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Biden announces $1.85 billion military aid to Ukraine
The US will provide $1billion in weapons from US stockpiles.
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Counting the cost for countries who send support and aid to Ukraine.
Countries counting the cost to support Ukraine. Life in China as Covid cases surge.
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Wells Fargo faces record $3.7bn fine over mismanagement
US consumer watchdog orders bank to redress over 16 million accounts.
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Japan makes moves to control inflation.
Japan's policy change to control inflation. NHS nurses stage strike in protest over pay.
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Epic Games to pay more than $500 million fine
Epic Games will pay more than $500 million to the Federal Trade Commission.