
World Business Report
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Volkswagen cuts 50,000 more jobs
Sep 4, 2026
8m 57s
What will El Niño cost us?
Sep 3, 2026
26m 26s
Record fine over US basketball player’s wages
Sep 3, 2026
9m 00s
Is this the biggest oil deal in history?
Sep 2, 2026
26m 27s
United States signs oil deal with Venezuela
Sep 2, 2026
8m 57s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 9/4/26 | Volkswagen cuts 50,000 more jobs | The board of German car giant Volkswagen has approved a plan to cut another 50,000 jobs as part of the biggest restructuring in the group's history.It brings the total number of roles the carmaker - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to shed by 2030 to 100,000, after announcing in March that it would cut 50,000 roles.Kenya's President William Ruto has told one of India’s major chemical companies, Tata Chemicals, to “pack up and leave”. The president says the company has not delivered enough benefits for Kenya, accusing it of exporting soda ash rather than processing more of the mineral locally.And British studio Aardman Animations, creator of Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and many other well-loved characters, is celebrating 50 years since it was founded in Bristol by childhood friends Peter Lord and David Sproxton. Since then, its films have brought in more than $1.1 billion at the global box office and won four Academy Awards.Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producers: Huma Shah & Guy Kilty | 8m 57s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | What will El Niño cost us? | The "supersized" El Niño weather system is hitting the global economy, with cocoa farmers in Ecuador already seeing prices for their products fall.As the Panama Canal operator limits the number of vessels passing through the waterway, we ask what further trade shocks are to come.And US basketball team the Los Angeles Clippers has been hit with a record $30 million fine by the National Basketball Association for violating salary rules. What will it mean for the team and for the game?Photo: Reuters/Enea Lebrun | 26m 26s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | Record fine over US basketball player’s wages | The LA Clippers have been fined $30 million by the National Basketball Association after an investigation revealed that the club had circumvented salary rules to channel funds to their star player Kawhi Leonard. The fine is the largest in the league’s history - the Clippers said they will appeal against the decision. Also, as the Dutch central bank moves more than 78 tonnes of gold from New York to London, presenter Bisi Adebayo looks at why countries store gold abroad in the first place. And - robotaxis have hit the streets of London for the first time, as Uber launches 15 self-driving cars. So why is there a human still in the driving seat? We find out.Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Senior producer: Craig Henderson Producer: Huma Shah | 9m 00s | ||||||
| 9/2/26 | Is this the biggest oil deal in history? | US oil giant Chevron says it will expand operations in Venezuela, with plans to invest more than $7 million to double its output there over the next five years.As Uber leaves the Nigerian market, we'll look at what that means for drivers and passengers who depend on the platform every day.Plus, the Venice Film Festival has rolled out the red carpet. So why does it feel a little less glamorous this year?Photo: EPA/Shutterstock | 26m 27s | ||||||
| 9/2/26 | United States signs oil deal with Venezuela | A controversial oil deal gives the United States control of more than a fifth of Venezuela’s reserves. Plus, could Kenya be running short of milk? And thousands of US sailors deployed to the Strait of Hormuz reach dry land, after a record stretch at sea. Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producers: Victoriya Holland and Huma Shah Editor: Naomi Rainey | 8m 57s | ||||||
| 9/1/26 | How will bond market turmoil affect you? | Escalating conflict in the Gulf is pushing oil prices ever higher. We explore the connection between energy prices and government borrowing to find out why falling bond prices across the world matter to jobs and inflation. The appearance of Russia's finance minister at the G20 talks in North Carolina caused some awkwardness among his European counterparts. Beyond the embarrassing family photo shoot, we try to find out what Russia hoped to gain from the summit. And after almost 20 years without turning a profit, Victoria Beckham's fashion and beauty business has finally turned a profit. What's changed?(Picture: A passerby walks past a screen showing the yield on the 10-year Japanese government bond in Tokyo, Japan, 31 August 2026. Credit: Franck Robichon,EPA/Shutterstock) | 26m 27s | ||||||
| 9/1/26 | Shein's Big IPO - and a smaller valuation | Shein finally makes its stock market debut in Hong Kong, after failed attempts to list in New York and London. And the company is now valued at around a quarter of its 2022 peak. We look at whether it really is third time lucky for the fast-fashion giant. China tightens the rules for its carmakers, warning against aggressive price cuts as brands such as BYD look overseas for growth. We hear from former Nissan and Aston Martin executive Andy Palmer. Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producer: Amber Mehmood | 8m 56s | ||||||
| 8/31/26 | Apple's new chief | In the 15 years since he's been charge at Apple, Tim Cook has turned the consumer tech company into a multi-trillion dollar success. What does new CEO John Ternus need to do to keep Apple on top? Also, what's on the minds of those running the world's biggest economies? We take the temperature at the G20 summit in North Carolina. And as Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell become the latest industry names to take legal action against an AI giant, we speak to someone at the heart of the debate: a real-life musician. Photo: REUTERS/David Swanson | 26m 26s | ||||||
| 8/31/26 | US-Iran conflict: What next for oil and trade? | The US and Iran exchange fire for the first time in a month, as an oil tanker reportedly hits mines in the Strait of Hormuz. We look at what the renewed fighting could mean for oil supplies, shipping and the global economy. Also, China and Russia hold talks as world leaders gather for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. And after 15 years at the top, Tim Cook prepares to step down as CEO of Apple.Producer: Bisi Adebayo Presenter:Luke Wilson | 8m 57s | ||||||
| 8/28/26 | US Central Bank Chair says inflation isn't beaten yet | The head of the US Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, says policymakers "have work to do" if they are not confident cost-of-living pressures are easing for Americans.Policy makers from 10 nations neighbouring the Baltic Sea have been meeting today to discuss hybrid attacks on their countries. Earlier this month Leipzig Airport in Germany was shut after drones targeted planes.And a group of more than 80 performers have written to the British Prime Minister urging his government to take action over companies using Artificial Intelligence to clone their voices. | 26m 26s | ||||||
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| 8/28/26 | Warsh strikes cautious tone on US interest rates | In his first speech at Jackson Hole as Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh said that while inflation data had been better than expected over the summer, it did not suggest the outlook had "meaningfully improved". However, he stressed that his remarks should not be seen as a guide to future interest rate decisions. And more than 80 British actors and voice artists are calling for stronger legal protections against AI-generated copies of their voices. Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producer: Amber Mehmood | 8m 46s | ||||||
| 8/27/26 | AI firms call for countries to beef up their cyber defences... against AI | They warn cyber-attacks which use AI will become both more widespread and more sophisticated in a matter of months as the technology rapidly improves.UEFA is preparing criminal legal action against the President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.And a barrel of single malt scotch whisky bought in 1971 for $175 has been valued by auctioneers at $370,000. | 26m 27s | ||||||
| 8/27/26 | Hormuz Oil Flows Recover | More oil is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, despite the continuing war with Iran, with Kuwait and Qatar among the Gulf producers finding new ways to keep supplies moving. Could tighter restrictions on Facebook and Instagram actually make children safer online? A former Meta engineering director and whistleblower says changes agreed in a multibillion-dollar US settlement won't go far enough. And Forbes Russia has named Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim the country's wealthiest woman, despite Ukrainian attacks on the company's warehouses. | 9m 08s | ||||||
| 8/26/26 | Meta agrees to pay up to $18Bn in record legal settlement | The Facebook and Instagram owner was accused by several US States of having addictive products that harm children.Shares in US chip designer Nvidia rise in after hours trading after its 2 quarter results beat market expectations. It remains the world's most valuable company.And we hear about the amazing business acumen of the country music star Dolly Parton who died yesterday. | 26m 34s | ||||||
| 8/26/26 | Meta agrees $18bn settlement | Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to an $18bn settlement with 29 US states over claims that its platforms harmed children. The deal, which is subject to court approval, would require Meta to introduce new rules for teenage users, including daily limits and overnight blocks. The collapse of what was once one of China’s biggest property developers is now threatening to become a multi-billion-dollar headache for PwC. A Hong Kong judge has ruled that Evergrande’s liquidators can pursue PwC’s global organisation, as well as its Chinese affiliates, over alleged audit failings. They’re seeking around $8.4bn in damages. And Dolly Parton, one of country music’s biggest stars, has died aged 80. She sold more than 100 million records during a six-decade career, while building a business empire spanning music publishing, film, television and her Dollywood theme park. | 8m 56s | ||||||
| 8/25/26 | Canada hits back at the US with $20Bn tariffs on US goods | Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced ‘dollar-for-dollar’ counter-tariffs on a swath of U.S. goods — with a sliding scale of 15, 25 and 50 per cent.Ed Butler speaks to an shipping expert and asks if anyone really knows how much oil and gas is currently being exported from the Middle East via the Strait of Hormuz.And Volkswagen's Chief Executive has embarked on tour of German plants amid a plan for the auto giant to cut tens of thousands of jobs at home. | 28m 31s | ||||||
| 8/25/26 | Can Washington really cut Iran off from the global economy? | We take a look at what the latest US sanctions could mean for Iran's trading partners. Plus, India's taking "express" action to bring down soaring onion prices, and Lego has built record sales. Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producer: Barbara George | 8m 59s | ||||||
| 8/24/26 | Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever' | The US has announced a host of sanctions against Iran and threatened its supporters in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said is "the single greatest financial offensive ever".Trade relations between Canada and the United States have sunk to a new low after weeks of urgent talks fell apart over the weekend.Meanwhile Ed Butler takes a look at the growing trade tensions between the European Union and China. | 27m 15s | ||||||
| 8/24/26 | US warns Iran of "the single greatest financial offensive ever" | What could new sanctions mean for Iran's economy and its trading partners? Meanwhile, President Trump announces plans for a 50% tariff on Canadian vehicles from 2027. Also, Singapore announces a $55,000 incentive aimed at encouraging people to have more children. And China showcases its growing humanoid robot industry.Presenter: Bisi Adebayo Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott | 8m 55s | ||||||
| 8/21/26 | Title: El Niño: What could it mean for the global economy? | Long: Meteorologists warn a developing El Niño could be the strongest in living memory, with scientists saying next year could become the hottest on record. We look at what that could mean for businesses and global trade as low rainfall forces the Panama Canal to restrict shipping. Also, Premier League clubs spend billions on new players despite new financial rules. And how a low-budget animated film became an unlikely box-office hit in China. (Photo: Panama Canal Authority limits daily ship traffic due to El Nino drought, Panama City - 20 Aug 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock | 26m 24s | ||||||
| 8/21/26 | El Nino causes the economy to heat up | A strong weather system which causes the globe to heat up is already having an impact on business with the Panama Canal reducing the number of ships which can pass through and certain food prices in India risingJapan's inflation hits its highest level of the yearand the Golden Ball - why a football could sell for $10 million | 8m 57s | ||||||
| 8/20/26 | America's $40 trillion debt | US government debt has topped $40 trillion for the first time, raising fresh questions about America’s finances and the cost of borrowing. We also look at a new trade deal between Switzerland and China. And the workplace behaviours most likely to land employees in trouble with their bosses. (Photo:A screen displays the total U.S. National Debt, which surpassed $40 trillion for the first time according to the Treasury Department, in New York City, U.S., August 19, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid) | 26m 24s | ||||||
| 8/20/26 | Moderna shares get a shot in the arm after cancer vaccine results | Moderna shares soared more than 172% after strong results for its vaccine for melanoma skin cancer. Elsewhere, the Evergrande saga came to a dramatic conclusion in a Shenzhen court. And what will Walmart spend its $3 billion Trump tariffs rebate on?World Business Express - Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world. The stories that matter: World Business Express brings you the essentials on the fast-changing global economy. What forces are driving the markets and industry? Hear unique insight from top CEOs, investors, economic thinkers and small business bosses. | 8m 57s | ||||||
| 8/19/26 | The economic cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine | Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledges that Ukrainian attacks and sanctions are affecting his country’s economy, while insisting there have been no critical consequences. In this special episode, we examine the economic pressures created by Russia’s war in Ukraine, and look at how the conflict has transformed the drone industry, with Ukraine planning to produce millions of drones this year. (Photo: A firefighter works at a burnt-out hypermarket following an overnight Ukrainian drone strike, in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Donetsk, a Russian-controlled city of Ukraine, August 16, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko) | 26m 27s | ||||||
| 8/19/26 | US - Canada trade: Deal or No Deal? | The US has paused 50% tariffs on Canada, hours before they were due to come into effect as the countries firm up a trade deal. Donald Trump said a deal has been reached, but the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said there was still important work to be done.In China, the world's biggest humanoid robot manufacturer, Unitree Robotics, has seen its share price soar more than 500% on its stock market debut in Shanghai.And why are businesses banning Meta smart glasses?Presenter: Luke Wilson Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott | 8m 55s | ||||||
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Peaked at #9 in SG, top 10 in 1 of 41 tracked markets, currently #9 in SG.
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| SG | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| CO | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| TH | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| MY | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| ID | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| KE | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| Japan | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| India | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| HK | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| VN | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| South Korea | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| RO | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| CH | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| BE | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| South Africa | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| IS | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| TR | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| PL | — | #46 | #46 | — |
| Norway | — | #53 | #53 | — |
| Canada | — | #58 | #58 | — |
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41 placements across 41 markets.
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41 placements across 41 markets.