We take a closer look at how Argentina is suffering its worst economic crisis in decades and at the campaign promises made by its far-right president-elect, Javier Milei. We also dive into the unfolding saga at OpenAI, after its board fired co-founder Sam Altman. He's now been picked up by Microsoft, leading to a major shake-up in Silicon Valley.

Tech giant IBM has pulled its ads from X after they were run alongside pro-Nazi posts. The news comes after Elon Musk endorsed an anti-Semitic post on the platform. Meanwhile, the largest semiconductor equipment maker in the US, Applied Materials, is under criminal investigation for potentially evading export restrictions on China's top chipmaker. Plus, the lower house of Russia’s parliament has just approved its biggest ever federal budget. Finally, consumers may soon be able to purchase Hyundai cars on Amazon.

Chinese President Xi Jinping sought to charm elite US executives at a dinner in San Francisco Wednesday after meeting with his US counterpart Joe Biden. The business community stands to benefit from improved relations between the two superpowers. Also in this edition, we look at Thailand's proposal to build a "land bridge" that would connect the Indian and Pacific oceans. Meanwhile in the United Arab Emirates, flying taxis take centre stage at the Dubai air show.

As Chinese President Xi Jinping lands in San Francisco to attend the APEC summit and meet with his US counterpart Joe Biden, we take a look at the economic relationship between the two countries. In spite of tensions leading to trade restrictions and counter-measures, the two nations' trade was still worth over $750 billion in 2022. Also in this edition, French unemployment is on the rise, and Siemens Energy posts an annual loss of €4.59 billion.

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum on Tuesday, US treasury secretary Janet Yellen said a trade deal that would cover some 40 percent of the global economy "looks not to be complete". Her comments came after Democrat senator Sherrod Brown voiced his opposition to the text over labour standards concerns. Also in this edition, inflation in Argentina reaches new heights ahead of a presidential runoff and McDonald's joins forces with Crocs.

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is holding its annual summit this week in San Francisco, the first time the United States has hosted since 2011. The main event will be on the sidelines: a tête-à-tête between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Joe Biden. The two haven't spoken since they met last November, and a lot has happened since then to sour trade relations.

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China has been hit by a cyberattack, forcing it to trade using USB sticks in New York. Also, violent protests continue in Bangladesh over pay for garment workers. Meanwhile, China's International Import Expo wraps up in Shanghai. Plus, the UK has avoided a recession, but its economy is stagnating. Finally, Britney Spears's memoir remains the top-selling book in the US in its second week of publication.

Striking actors have reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood's major studios to end their walkout. The Sag-Aftra union, which represents some 160,000 performers, announced the end of the four-month strike on Wednesday after reaching an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). As FRANCE 24's Charlotte Hughes explains, actors obtained guarantees on streaming residuals and protection from AI. Also in this edition, we also look at Disney's plans for the future and the start of the "Made in France" fair in Paris.

Bangladesh's garment worker unions have rejected a 56 percent minimum wage increase made by a government-appointed board on Tuesday, saying it doesn't cover basic living expenses. On Wednesday, clashes with police erupted in a garment industry hub on the outskirts of Dhaka, leading to the death of one worker. In this edition, we take a look at the garment workers' demands and the crucial place that the sector occupies in the country's economy.

WeWork, the desk renting company co-founded by Adam Neumann, has filed for bankruptcy in order to deal with its $13 billion in outstanding lease obligations. The group, which was once valued at $47 billion, saw its meteoric rise thwarted in 2019 when its heavy losses were exposed and during the Covid-19 pandemic with the advent of remote work. Also in this edition, German restauranteurs worry about whether they'll be able to stay in business. Plus, Netflix's CEO gives an update on negotiations with striking actors.