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A daily update on the latest business and economic news. Live from Monday to Thursday at 9:15am and 6:45pm Paris time.... more
FAQs about Business:How many episodes does Business have?The podcast currently has 1,078 episodes available.
February 07, 2024Probe findings on Boeing door incident lead US regulator to step up scrutinyThe preliminary results of a National Transportation Safety Board investigation into how a door flew off an Alaskan Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 in January have revealed that four key bolts appeared to be missing. The new setback for the Boeing 737, following fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, has raised concerns over the effectiveness of the US aviation industry regulator, the FAA. Also in this edition: Argentina's newly elected president, Javier Milei, sees his reform plans challenged in parliament....more7minPlay
February 05, 2024US music industry faces slowdown and layoffs as AI content growsThe 2024 Grammy Awards were a night of glamour and celebration. But for the music business in general, times are getting tougher; we take a closer look. Also in this edition: Facebook faces an ageing user base as the social media giant marks its 20-year anniversary, and Boeing finds new production problems on the 737 MAX....more7minPlay
January 31, 2024EU-Mercosur trade deal draws ire of European farmersAs farmers across Europe continue their protests against rising costs and cheap food imports, we look at one trade deal that's causing particular concern. The planned agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur trade bloc in South America could lead to billions in savings on export tariffs, but would also open up the EU market to goods that protesting farmers say don't meet strict EU standards. Also in this edition, we look at Italy's plan to bring in foreign workers to help fill labour shortages....more8minPlay
January 29, 2024Hong Kong court orders liquidation of Chinese property developer EvergrandeDebt-laden developer Evergrande has been ordered by a Hong Kong court to liquidate its assets after a failed restructuring bid, but the ruling is unlikely to have much impact in mainland China. Also in this edition: Beijing ramps up efforts to prop up battered Chinese stock markets, and the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament helps bring economic growth to Ivory Coast....more6minPlay
January 26, 2024Mining giants ordered to pay €8.9 billion over 2015 Brazil dam disasterA judge in Brazil has ordered mining giants BHP and Vale, plus their joint iron ore venture project Samarco, to pay the equivalent of €8.9 billion in compensation over the collapse of a dam in 2015. The disaster killed 19 people and severely polluted the Rio Doce river. The ruling comes on the five-year anniversary of the collapse of another Vale-owned dam in the same Brazilian state, which killed 270 people. We take a closer look....more6minPlay
January 24, 2024UK's Hinkley Point nuclear power plant project sees more delays and cost overrunsThe Hinkley Point nuclear power plant project in the United Kingdom has seen its fifth budget increase since 2016, when the UK and French utility giant EDF first signed a contract. It will now cost a total of £31-35 billion (€36-40 billion) and should begin production in 2029 at the earliest. Hinkley Point is a flagship project in London's bid to increase its energy security. Also in this edition, French farmers protest against cumbersome environmental regulations and Netflix sees a boom in subscribers....more6minPlay
January 19, 2024Davos 2024: Mongolia on soft power diplomacy at World Economic ForumThe World Economic Forum has wrapped up after a week of intense discussions, networking and consensus-building in the snowy Swiss mountain resort of Davos. Among some of the smaller nations taking part was Mongolia, which is trying to use the event to promote itself on the global stage as it tries to diversify its economy and bolster relations outside of its traditional allies, Russia and China. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer spoke to the country's culture minister on the sidelines of the meetings....more6minPlay
January 19, 2024Davos 2024: How will the global economy pick up this year?The World Economic Forum is winding down after a week of intense discussions in Davos. A packed agenda on the final day includes panels discussing possible impacts of some key elections as billions of people in more than 50 countries head to the polls in 2024, including in the US. The final panel looks at the economic outlook for this year. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer spoke with Julie Teigland, EMEIA Area Managing Partner at EY, about what to expect in 2024....more7minPlay
January 18, 2024Davos 2024: Crypto industry seeks increased legitimacy after turbulent periodFRANCE 24 Business Editor Yuka Royer reports from Davos, where Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to appear with the families of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza. And while artificial intelligence is a major theme of this year's event, cryptocurrency is also drawing renewed attention as the sector seeks increased legitimacy on mainstream financial markets. We hear from the CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, Sheila Warren....more7minPlay
January 17, 2024Davos 2024: France's Macron heads to WEF to woo business leadersA day after hosting a rare prime-time press conference, France's President Emmanuel Macron heads to Davos this Wednesday, accompanied by some 20 business leaders. It's the second time he will attend the World Economic Forum in person since becoming president. A meeting with around 60 bosses of global firms is also on the agenda. Meanwhile, sluggish global growth continues to be at the top of attendees' minds. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to Regina Mayor, Global Head of Clients and Markets at KPMG International....more5minPlay
FAQs about Business:How many episodes does Business have?The podcast currently has 1,078 episodes available.