Israel's $500-billion economy has taken a hit during the more than four-month-old war in Gaza, during which thousands of people have left the Israeli workforce and gone to serve in the military. The country's Economy and Industry Minister - Nir Barkat has told the BBC that winning the war was the top priority for Israel despite the economic toll.  Also, in the programme, we we'd look at the position of women in the Irish economy and the UK spring budget.

Israel's economy over impact of the war

What’s the importance of the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China? Rahul Tandon explores the possible economic benefits to both countries. We hear how Russia is still managing to export oil via other countries around the world, and in effect making the sanctions ineffective.  The Ambassador-at-Large with Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chan Hen Chee, talks to us about the country’s  future direction after its long serving Prime Minister steps down.

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Shareholders of plane maker Boeing approved a pay package of nearly $33 million for outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun - the highest ever agreed by the company - at its AGM on Friday. Mr Calhoun was also re-elected to stay on the troubled company’s board. Cubans are enduring some of their bleakest economic times since the Cold War – amid worsening inflation, a scarcity of basic goods and a decades-long US economic embargo. The BBC’s Correspondent, Will Grant, looks at how the situation has impacted on one of Cuba’s most quintessential industries – sugar – to see how tough the situation has become.

Boeing: Shareholders approve $33 million package for outgoing CEO

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Country Garden: can the company survive?

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Chines leader Xi Jinping has been rolling out the red carpet for the Russian President Vladimir Putin during his two days visit. A Large portion of the meeting focused around the two countries' trade relationship. What do these two huge economies want from each other? Also, in the programme, Sam Fenwick looks at Kenya where the government announced a new tax policy that will increase the price of staples like bread, mobile phone data and money transfers.

How close is the friendship between Russia and China?

What’s the importance of the Russian President Vladmir Putin’s visit to China? Rahul Tandon explores the possible economic benefits to both countries. We hear how Russia is still managing to export oil via other countries around the world, and in effect making the sanctions ineffective.  The Ambassador-at-Large with Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chan Hen Chee, talks to us about the country’s  future direction after its long serving Prime Minister steps down.

Israel's economy over impact of the war

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