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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 1,085 episodes available.
February 21, 2023US Supreme Court hears arguments on 'liability' of internet platformsThe nine US Supreme Court justices will hear arguments in two cases opposing individuals to large internet platforms this week. In both of them, the plaintiffs are the families of terror attack victims, who argue that internet giants should be held responsible for the content on their platforms. FRANCE 24's Bryan Quinn reports on a ruling that could change one of the founding principles of the internet. Also on the show: French President Emmanuel Macron defends his government's pension reform and UK businesses successfully trial the four-day work week....more6minPlay
February 20, 2023Energy crisis drives Hungarian ballet to rehearse in Audi factoryUnable to pay its heating bill amid soaring energy costs, one Hungarian ballet company is getting a little extra help from one of its sponsors by rehearsing in an Audi factory. We take a closer look. Also, Meta unveils paid verification status for Facebook and Instagram. Plus, the US Supreme Court prepares to hear a case on foundational internet content law that has been brought by families of victims of jihadist attacks....more6minPlay
February 17, 2023Airport strikes disrupt travel across GermanyLabor action at seven German airports is set to ground nearly 300,000 passengers Friday as unions call for higher pay amid decades-high inflation. Portugal is ending its "Golden Visa" program for real-estate investors as housing prices skyrocket, and US regulators charge crypto firm Terraform Labs and founder Do Kwan with fraud in the $40 billion collapse of the Terra/Luna stablecoin system last year....more7minPlay
February 16, 2023‘You must be this old to ride this ride’: Seoul debates lifting age of free subway transportThe South Korean capital's transport authorities have been posting losses because of the increasing number of silver surfers. As FRANCE 24's Georgina Robertson explains, some businesses are even taking advantage of the policy by employing seniors to deliver packages. Also in this edition, the US Congressional Budget Office gives a deadline for debt ceiling negotiations and hands in a sobering assessment of the nation's finances. And Sri Lankans are asked to pay 66 percent more for electricity....more6minPlay
February 15, 2023US moves to tighten regulations on crypto sectorThe United States is taking a step towards protecting cryptocurrency investors, as the Securities and Exchange Commission moves towards new regulations. Tim Byun, Global Government Relations Officer at OKX, speaks to FRANCE 24 about the potential implications for the industry, and how the collapse of FTX affected public perception of the crypto sector....more8minPlay
February 15, 2023World Bank president to step down earlyThe president of the World Bank Group, David Malpass, will leave his post about a year before the end of his five-year term. Appointed by former US president Donald Trump in 2019, Malpass courted controversy for his views on climate change, but said he was “proud” of the work he had accomplished. Also in the show: the EU unveils a 10th round of sanctions against Russia, and Tim Byun, Global Government Relations Officer at OKX, speaks to FRANCE 24 about looming regulations in the crypto sector....more6minPlay
February 15, 2023French government’s pension reform plans hit first roadblock in National AssemblyThe government's proposed changes to the pension system have partly been turned down by the country's parliament. Article 2, which would have set up a "senior employment index" to support older workers, did not get a majority. The measure was meant to accompany the raising of the legal retirement age from 62 to 64. Also in the show, we'll take a look at Air India's massive order of aircraft from Boeing and Airbus and the nomination of Pharrell Williams at the head of meanswear at Louis Vuitton....more7minPlay
February 14, 2023EU Parliament votes to ban petrol, diesel cars from 2035The European Parliament has given its’ green light to a plan to halt sales of petrol and diesel cars from 2035. It is a crucial part of the bloc's plan to become a "climate neutral" economy by 2050. Also in the show: US inflation remains hotter than expected, putting pressure on Federal Reserve policymakers, and Air India announces a record-breaking deal for 470 planes from Airbus and Boeing....more6minPlay
February 09, 2023South Africa's electricity crunch declared 'state of disaster'South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a national "state of disaster" over the country's rolling power shortages. Energy provider Eskom says its ageing coal-fired power plants cannot keep up with demand and it's been imposing scheduled cuts. The blackouts are weighing on business activity and South Africa's economic growth. Also in the show: migrant workers building Senegal's "City of the Future" allege mistreatment and abuse on some construction sites....more5minPlay
February 09, 2023Japan greenlights use of delivery robots in bid to solve labour shortagesStarting in April, wide-eyed delivery robots will be allowed to use Japan's roads to deliver food and parcels. FRANCE 24's Solange Mougin explains how this could help the country's ageing workforce. But first, Disney cuts 7,000 jobs in a bid to make its streaming business profitable. Plus, Alphabet's stock tumbles as its newly presented AI-powered search bot makes a mistake in a demo video....more6minPlay
FAQs about Business:How many episodes does Business have?The podcast currently has 1,085 episodes available.