World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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EU aims to boost chip manufacture
Seeking to counter a microchip shortage, the EU unveiled a plan to boost manufacturing
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EU aims to boost chip manufacture
Seeking to counter a microchip shortage, the EU unveiled a plan to boost manufacturing
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Large companies 'fail' on net zero targets
The New Climate Institute argues a host of big firms are not meeting climate commitments
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Large companies 'fail' on net zero targets
The New Climate Institute argues a host of big firms are not meeting climate commitments
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Germany's Ukraine dilemma
Germany's new leader faces some complex questions in how to respond to the Ukraine crisis
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US jobs report exceeds expectations
The economy created 467,000 new jobs in January, despite a surge in covid cases
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US jobs report exceeds expectations
The economy created 467,000 new jobs in January, despite a surge in covid cases
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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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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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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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Meta shares plunge more than 20%
Mixed fourth quarter financial results sent shares sinking
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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.
