Business Matters Podcast
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
Episodes to download
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What does bridge collapse mean for business in Baltimore?
Today
We hear from the founder of a local brewery and the United States Chamber of Commerce
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Baltimore bridge collapse spurs supply-chain uncertainty
Yesterday
Key US port affected by bridge crash
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Boeing boss leaves after crisis over firms safety record
Tuesday
Boeing CEO leaves company after problems at plane-maker
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Moscow concert hall shooting
Saturday
At least 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured in Moscow attack
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Apple's latest lawsuit
Last Friday
US Department of Justice takes action against Apple over monopolising smartphone market
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Federal Reserve sees three rate cuts this year
Last Thursday
The US central bank has left interest rates unchanged this month
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Hong Kong's lawmakers pass tough security bill
Last Wednesday
The law broadens the definition of state secrets in a way that could scare away investors
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Will Japan end its negative interest rate regime?
Tue 19 Mar 2024
The country's central bank could raise interest rates for the first time in 17 years.
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TikTok buyout plan
Fri 15 Mar 2024
Former Trump official Steve Mnuchin puts forward plan to buy TikTok app
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How will a new bill aimed at TikTok affect US businesses?
Thu 14 Mar 2024
Some US legislators brand TikTok a "national security threat".
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US inflation rises to 3.2%
Wed 13 Mar 2024
Airfare, car insurance and clothing were among the items driving the increase
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US pledges $100M for crisis-hit Haiti
Tue 12 Mar 2024
Money will be spent on a multinational security force to help Haitian police fight gangs
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OpenAI reinstates Sam Altman to board
Sat 9 Mar 2024
The CEO has been cleared in an investigation of the events that led to his brief ouster
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State of the Union: What will Joe Biden say?
Fri 8 Mar 2024
US president will try to convince Americans he should be re-elected
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Nikki Haley drops out of Republican presidential race
Thu 7 Mar 2024
Nikki Haley drops out of the presidential race as Trump tops the polls at Super Tuesday
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Polls begin to close on Super Tuesday
Wed 6 Mar 2024
Polls are beginning to close on Super Tuesday the biggest day of the 2024 election so far
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China: National People's Congress preview
Tue 5 Mar 2024
The National People's Congress starts on Tuesday and it's aim is to stimulate the economy
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Musk v OpenAI: ideology or money?
Sat 2 Mar 2024
Elon Musk sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over Microsoft links
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Why junior doctors in South Korea are fighting for their rights?
Fri 1 Mar 2024
Three quarters of the country's junior doctors have walked out of their jobs
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US Fed await new inflation data
Thu 29 Feb 2024
The US Fed are awaiting data to see if US inflation is at their annual 2% target
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Michigan: The critical swing state
Wed 28 Feb 2024
Both Democrats and Republicans are holding primaries in Michigan on Tuesday
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Japan earthquake: What impact will it have on the economy?
Tue 2 Jan 2024
We assess the economic impact of a major earthquake in Japan.
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Global shipping firms set to resume to Red Sea route after attacks
Wed 27 Dec 2023
Shipping giant prepares to begin shipping operations in the Red Sea
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Biden meets Wang as the US and China prepare for the scheduled leaders' summit
Sat 28 Oct 2023
US President Biden met with China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, in the White House
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FTX: 'King of Crypto' testifies to judge in fraud trial
Fri 27 Oct 2023
'King of Crypto', Sam Bankman-Fried, testifies to a judge at his trial in fraud trail
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Meta sued by US states
Wed 25 Oct 2023
The company has been accused of misleading the public about the risks of social media
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Argentina heads to the ballot box for presidential election
Sat 21 Oct 2023
People in Argentina heading to the voting centres on Sunday for the presidential election
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Biden addresses nation as Israel-Hamas war continues
Fri 20 Oct 2023
Biden says abandoning Israel and Ukraine 'just not worth it' in a televised address
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Aid poised to enter Gaza strip
Thu 19 Oct 2023
Egypt agrees to open Rafah crossing for aid delivery to Gaza