World Business Report
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China's property crisis: how will it impact the economy?
World Business Report
09/25/23 • 27 min
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India election: the economy reacts as Modi claims victory
World Business Report
06/04/24 • 26 min
Modi-led alliance claims victory in India’s general election despite having many critics of high unemployment figures and slow economic growth there. What look at what this means for the Indian economy.
We hear from local reporters, economists and business owners in India.
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UAW strike expands to dozens of sites at GM and Stellantis
World Business Report
09/22/23 • 27 min
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Congress move that could ban TikTok in the US sparks user revolt
World Business Report
03/08/24 • 27 min
The Chinese-owned app urged users to call politicians to complain about a bill that would force its parent company to either sell or shut down TikTok in the US. We ask an expert about the implications this could have.
A power company has admitted it might be responsible for the start of the largest wildfires in Texas history. We get the latest.
And 10 years after Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 disappeared from radar screens, leaving 239 people missing presumed dead, the case continues to be a mystery. We hear why.
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Is China uninvestible for US companies?
World Business Report
08/29/23 • 26 min
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US announces tariffs on a range of Chinese imports
World Business Report
05/14/24 • 26 min
Presenter Sam Fenwick assesses the impact of US tariffs on Chinese goods. Joe Biden is putting them on imports, including electric cars and semiconductors.
We hear from the business community in Georgia worried a new law will put off foreign trade. It requires organisations which receive more than 20 per cent of funding from abroad to declare themselves as illegal.
We examine sports betting in the US. States have been after states were allowed to legalise the industry. Betting on sports is part of the sports fan experience in many countries around the world but it's a relatively new thing in the US.
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President Biden claims Inflation Reduction Act will boost economy on its first anniversary
World Business Report
08/16/23 • 27 min
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A tit for tat over trade between Europe and China?
World Business Report
06/20/24 • 26 min
EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could backfire, after Chinese car companies called on their government to introduce import taxes on EU petrol cars, in response. Vishala Sri-Pathma dives into whether this is a sign of things to come.
Elsewhere, we look at protests in Kenya over a slew of unpopular tax proposals. And we examine the prospects for closer economic ties between Russia and Vietnam after President Putin’s visit to Hanoi.
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Living with high inflation
World Business Report
09/04/23 • 26 min
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Oil prices jump after Saudi Arabia and Russia extend output cuts
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09/05/23 • 27 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does World Business Report have?
World Business Report currently has 2295 episodes available.
What topics does World Business Report cover?
The podcast is about News, Business News and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on World Business Report?
The episode title 'Wagner boss Prigozhin on passenger list of crashed plane - Russia' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on World Business Report?
The average episode length on World Business Report is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of World Business Report released?
Episodes of World Business Report are typically released every 15 hours.
When was the first episode of World Business Report?
The first episode of World Business Report was released on Dec 15, 2016.
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