Business Matters Podcast
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
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US-China relations: How will it affect businesses?
Today
US Secretary Antony Blinken and President Xi Jinping have held key talks in Beijing
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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visits China
Thursday
The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is continuing his visit to China
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Millions of US workers set to be affected by ban on so-called ‘non-compete’ agreements
Wednesday
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban non-compete agreements
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India elections: how has the economy changed under Prime Minister Modi?
Tuesday
In the tech hub of Bengaluru, first-time voters say it's been really hard to get a job
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Will TikTok be banned in the US?
Last Saturday
US lawmakers could vote on a bill that corners the app's owner with a stark choice
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Ecuador faces severe energy crisis
Last Friday
Businesses have been told to shut down for two days due to power cuts caused by drought
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Biden calls for tripling tariffs on China steel
Thu 18 Apr 2024
President Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China.
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Tesla announces global job cuts
Tue 16 Apr 2024
More than 10% of Tesla’s global electric vehicle workforce faces redundancy
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South China Sea threat discussed as Biden hosts Kishida and Marcos
Fri 12 Apr 2024
President Biden has held a summit with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines
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Cost of living shock: US Inflation is up
Thu 11 Apr 2024
Prices rose 3.5% over the 12 months to March, up from 3.2% in February
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How is the surging price of commodities affecting the global economy?
Wed 10 Apr 2024
The S&P GSCI, which tracks commodity prices has advanced 12% this year
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Solar Eclipse lights up businesses in the US
Tue 9 Apr 2024
Millions stopped work and school to find any point they could watch a solar eclipse
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Impact of a rare earthquake being assessed across NYC and US East Coast
Sat 6 Apr 2024
Eyewitness says there has been no major disruption to the financial capital.
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Gucci's new $1.3bn dollar office
Fri 5 Apr 2024
Gucci has bought a new $1.3bn office in Europe's biggest property deal since 2022
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Taiwan chipmaker resumes production
Thu 4 Apr 2024
Taiwan chipmakers are working to continue operations
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Rebuilding Gaza estimated to cost $18.5 billion.
Wed 3 Apr 2024
A joint report by World Bank and UN estimates rebuilding Gaza to cost billions.
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What could minimum wage rises mean for workers?
Tue 2 Apr 2024
An increase is being introduced wages for some workers in the US, the UK and Canada
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Sam Bankman-Fried 'Crypto King' sentenced to 25 years in prison
Fri 29 Mar 2024
Co-founder of FTX has been jailed for "one of the biggest financial frauds" in US history
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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
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Microsoft completes biggest deal in gaming history
Sat 14 Oct 2023
Microsoft completes $69bn takeover of Call of Duty-maker Activision Blizzard