Mexico's government has announced an emergency strategy to protect migrants in the United States, ahead of the inauguration of the president- elect, Donald Trump, next month. There are “early indications” that Russian air defence systems - that's a ground to air missile in plain English - may have caused the downing of an Azerbaijani plane this week. As a number of airlines suspend flights in the region, what does this say about the long-term future of commercial air travel over Russia? Also in ...
Dec 28, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast The European Union threatens to impose further sanctions on Russia, as a Moscow-linked cargo ship is blamed for severing an underwater cable in the Baltic Sea. Also, we profile Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister credited with transforming India’s economy. Plus, a controversial anti-LGBT bill in Ghana could put western aid to the country at risk. And why even French winemakers are embracing alcohol-free drinking. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033....
Dec 27, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joining us live are Fermin Koop, an Argentine freelance journalist specialising in environmental issues and based in Buenos Aires, and Jessica Khine, Head of Asia for Astris Advisory Japan, based in Penang, Malaysia. We examine Myanmar's faltering economy amidst ongoing unrest, with insights from Professor Sean Turnell, an economic advisor to the imprisoned leader Aung San Suu Kyi. How has the military government’s limited control impacted urban areas? Boeing has faced a turbulent year with tech...
Dec 26, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Also, we hear from a health academic, who worked with United Healthcare boss Brian Thompson, shot dead in Manhattan three weeks ago, about healthcare in the US. We'll be talking too with doctors from three continents who each had something in common in 2024: they all went out on strike. What are the challenges facing the health sectors in Kenya, India and the UK? And the Ursa Major, the Russian ship which sunk in the western Mediterranean this week. Where was it going and what was it carrying?...
Dec 25, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Honda and Nissan plan to merge as the two Japanese firms seek to fight back against competition from the Chinese car industry. Joining forces would create one of the world's biggest car producers alongside Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors and Ford. We look at how South Korea's political instability is impacting its economy And who is France's new finance minister?
Dec 24, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast US in last ditch shut down vote, unless congress can agree on a spending plan The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, could be facing a confidence vote after he reshuffled a third of his cabinet today. And Delhi's pollution levels have once again soared to dangerous levels. But what impact does this smog have on business and workers in the city?
Dec 21, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast A government shutdown looms over the US as funding deal is rejected Amazon workers have gone on strike at the peak of the Christmas rush. Changes in weather patterns have been causing problems in some ski resorts around the world, including in India where one mountain resort has reported a fall in visitor numbers.
Dec 20, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Shares fell on Wall Street after Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced a cut to its key interest rate of 0.25%, but indicated this could be the last rate reduction for a while. The US dollar rose in value on the news. Also Lily Jamali explains how TikTok is pursuing a last-ditch effort in the US Supreme Court to avoid a mandated sale or ban of the app in America the day before Donald Trump is due to take office as president. And the de-facto leader of Syria tells the BBC that sanctions on the countr...
Dec 19, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Canada takes a breath after the resignation of the country’s Finance Minister, with calls growing for Chrystia Freeland to consider challenging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the country’s Liberal Party. Also on Business Matters, Andrew Peach hears how 26 tonnes of gold has been found in the vaults of Syria’s National Bank. Andew hears how the Japanese carmakers Nissan and Honda appear to be edging closer to a merger. And with Christmas just around the corner,, why do we keep buying ...
Dec 18, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Andrew Peach is joined by Peter Morici, an economist at the University of Maryland in the US, and Sushma Ramachandran, who's a columnist at the Tribune newspaper, in Delhi, India. They discuss Canada, where the finance minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on the same day an economic statement was due, triggering a political crisis. There's more political crisis in Germany, where the government has collapsed amid a row over the economy. We ask what businesses want from the country's next leaders. ...
Dec 17, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast France has a new Prime Minister…but can François Bayrou fix the economy where his predecessor failed? We talk to a biographer who says the jury’s out. Russia’s economy shows surprise growth—but with inflation soaring and sanctions biting, is it all as good as it seems? And Christmas classics still rule the airwaves—and the royalty cheques. Will new Xmas songs ever break through? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!...
Dec 14, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast France’s President Emmanuel Macron is fighting to form a new government and pass next year’s budget. But will it calm the country’s economic turmoil? Also, a British hedge fund trader is jailed for defrauding Denmark out of over $1 billion. And how country singer Noah Kahn and his family helped his local country store to secure its future You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!
Dec 13, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Will the $6bn trade in the illegal drug captagon that funded the Assad dictatorship be disrupted now he's gone? As US inflation creeps up, we hear from businesses daring to feel more hopeful about their future prospects The Macy's employee who hid $150 million in delivery charges. And why universities in Australia are worried by plans to drastically cut the number of overseas students You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!...
Dec 12, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Damascus Chamber of Commerce says the interim government pledges to open up the economy and re-establish international trade links. Also, Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, has been denied bail. And what impact is South Korea's political instability having on its economy? Rahul Tandon is joined by Sarah Birke, The Economist’s Bureau Chief for Mexico, Central America and The Caribbean, and Simon Littlewood, president of ACG Global...
Dec 11, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Syrians are calling for sanctions to be lifted so international trade can resume and its economy can be rebuilt. Also, China launches an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, the world’s most valuable maker of computer chips. And, baseball player Juan Soto has agreed a $765m deal with the New York Mets, the biggest contract awarded in the the history of sport. Rahul Tandon discusses these and more business stories with two guests on opposite sides of the world: Sergio Guzman, director of Colombia...
Dec 10, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has issued an apology following his attempt to declare martial law earlier this week, which sparked widespread political unrest. Calls for his resignation are growing, even within his own party, as an impeachment vote looms. Syria is on the brink as rebel forces capture more of the country - we'll have the latest. Plus, Suriname's finance minister discusses how the country plans to avoid the "oil curse" and ensure citizens benefit from its newfound wealth. J...
Dec 07, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast As US companies race to stock up goods ahead of president-elect Trump's promised tariffs, Gene Seroka, the Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles shares how the port is handling the influx of shipments from China. In South Korea, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions has launched an indefinite strike, demanding President Yoon Suk Yeol step down over his martial law declaration. And in a cultural milestone, traditional Japanese rice wine Sake, has been officially recognised by the Unite...
Dec 06, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast South Korea has started impeachment proceedings against its President after thwarting a shock move to impose martial law. Presenter Rahul Tandon discusses the economic fallout with Senior Asia correspondent for Bloomberg Rebecca Choong Wilkins who is based in Hong Kong and the President of US based Greenwood Capital Walter Todd who is based in North Carolina in the US. France is facing difficult economic challenges after the government collapses. Prime Minister Michel Barnier leadership was call...
Dec 05, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast MPs in the country voted to block the move after mass protests and outcry. We get the latest from our Korea Service. The boss of Japanese bank Nomura has taken a short-term pay cut after a former employee was charged with robbery of bank clients, attempted murder and arson. And it's been 30 years since Playstation first hit the shelves in Japan for the first time. We hear more from tech writer Bree Fowler
Dec 04, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Elon Musk’s record setting pay package has been rejected for a second time by a Delaware judge Opposition parties in France say they'll bring down the minority government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier within days. This after he forced his social security budget through without a vote in parliament. As Ghana approaches an election, Ed Butler reports on the economic turmoil facing the country
Dec 03, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast President-elect Trump had pledged to fire the Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, who led a crackdown on the crypto industry, on "day one". Also, Beijing offers help to Chinese exporters facing higher import tariffs. And, union workers at Volkswagen's German factories are set to strike after talks failed.
Nov 22, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boeing workers vote on pay offer on Wednesday. Workers downed tools six weeks ago after rejecting initial pay offer. They’ve been offered a 35% pay increase, over the next 4 years. Also, Tesla’s share price jumps after its 3Q results beat market expectations. We hear from Stephen Moore, an economist and an advisor to Donald Trump’s 2016 Presidental campaign. Plus we have a report about migrants on the US/Mexico border. And we hear why France is home to both haute cuisine and fast food. You can c...
Oct 24, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hezbollah blames Israel after exploding pagers kill nine and injure thousands in Lebanon. The US Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates for the first time in four years. And we learn why Norway is racing ahead with electric vehicle sales.
Sep 18, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sri Lanka prepares to go to the polls and Tik Tok takes to the courts to fight attempts to make it divest itself of its Chinese owner. Also, the West Bengal festival which may have to forego its favourite fishy treat and could your car be yet another front for the digital advertisers?
Sep 17, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Presenter Rahul Tandon discusses the announcement of Iowa Senator JD Vance as Donald Trump’s pick to be his running mate in November’s Presidential election. Rahul speaks to the Democratic Mayor of Milwaukee, the city that is hosting the Republican Party's National Convention. And the long delayed Third Plenum of the Chinese Communist Party is taking place in Beijing.
Jul 16, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast We hear from Betsey Stevenson, Former Economic Adviser to President Obama, who served on the transition team for the Biden-Harris ticket - as the first Democratic Senator publicly calls for President Biden to stand aside as the party's presidential nominee. Meanwhile the US imposes steel tariffs on Mexico - at least the steel coming from China. We ask whether tariffs are economically the way forward - or backward. Plus in Greece - new regulations are being introduced to limit the areas on beache...
Jul 11, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast The co-founder of FTX has been jailed for "one of the biggest financial frauds" in US history. Also, we find out why the Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has launched its first electric vehicle. France votes on a law to prevent discrimination against your hairstyle at work. And, could a law in Florida stop kids under 13 from accessing social media? (Picture: Former FTX Chief Executive Sam Bankman-Fried, walks outside the Manhattan federal court in New York City, U.S. March 30, 2023. REUTERS/Amand...
Mar 29, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Japan is hit by another earthquake. We hear about the impact it could have on the economy. We examine microfinance and how it works in practice after a Bangladeshi pioneer of this type of finance is sentenced for violating labour laws. And the state railway company of Ukraine introduces women only compartments to stop assaults on trains.
Jan 02, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Danish shipping giant Maersk has said it is preparing to resume shipping operations through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. We explore the fallout from a ban on some of Apple's latest watches in the US . AND We examine why Argentina's new president, Javier Milei has decided to sign a decree cancelling the contracts of seven thousand public sector workers. (Photo: A Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) container ship crosses the Suez Canal towards the Red Sea Credit EPA/MOHAMED HOSSAM)...
Dec 27, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast On Friday, US President Joe Biden met with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi for an hour, which the White House described as a "good opportunity" to maintain lines of communication open between the two geopolitical foes. And Taylor Swift, with a record-breaking tour, a blockbuster film, and a keen business sense, the 33-year-old musician is now worth $1.1 billion. Devina Gupta discusses this and more of the business news from around with James Early, Chief Investment Officer at BBAE (digital inve...
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