World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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China's BYD overtakes Tesla
China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top electric vehicle seller
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How do economies hit by war rebuild in 2026?
Syria rolls out redesigned banknotes and Russia increases taxes.
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How is streaming changing what we listen to and watch?
Why Netflix is showing its latest hit at the cinema and MTV is closing video channels.
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Billionaire investor Warren Buffett retires
The 95-year-old steps back after decades in finance.
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Iran traders protest as rial plunges
Traders shut shops and take to the streets over rapidly falling value of Iran鈥檚 currency
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What is the economic impact of the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia?
Thailand bombs Cambodia's border area as ceasefire talks continue
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World Business Report Review of the year 2025 - from tariffs to Labubu
We look at the biggest business and economic stories from 2025
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Pakistani auctions its state airline live on TV
The televised sale of Pakistan International Airlines reached just over $480 million.
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US economy better than expected
US economy grows but consumer confidence is down.
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Another dramatic turn in the Warner Bros Discovery takeover
Billionaire Larry Ellison promised $40 billion of his money for in improved Paramount bid
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Is EU money enough for Ukraine?
Ukraine gets a loan from the EU but is it sufficient?
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Will Europe use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine?
In a summit in Brussels, Ukraine tells the EU that it needs Russian assets.
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How is the US ship blockade affecting Venezuelans?
There are fears that the economic situation may get worse
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Why is black unemployment rising in the US?
Unemployment rates for African Americans have hit a four year high
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Will the EU hit the brakes on its combustion car ban?
Will the European Union water down it's plan to ban petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035?
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Trade tensions: EU vs China
Trade tensions escalate between the EU and Chinese businesses
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Disney & OpenAI deal: Threat or opportunity?
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI, letting fans make AI videos with its characters
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Interest rates: Will the cuts help Americans?
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates to their lowest level in three years.
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The chip race heats up as the White House eases rules on China
Nvidia gets permission to export its high-end H200 chip to China
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Paramount Skydance has made another offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery
It said its proposal was a "superior alternative" to Netflix's
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Netflix to take over Warner Bros film and streaming business
Netflix to buy the film and streaming businesses of Warner Bros for $72bn.
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Will Putin's visit to India help Russia to continue to trade oil?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived for a two-day visit to India.
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EU set to put forward proposal to spend Russian state assets
Will the EU agree to spend Russian frozen assets for Ukraine's finance needs?
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Trump launches savings scheme for newborn babies
The US government will provide $1,000 savings for children born over the next four years
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US manufacturing sounds alarm bells on the economy
Factory activity shrinks again for the ninth month in a row
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US Black Friday sales
What can Black Friday sales tell us about consumer confidence in the US economy?
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades
As firefighters work to put out the flames, we look at fire safety in tall buildings
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What does the UK budget show us about global debt challenges?
The UK government has unveiled its latest budget
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Half of Venezuela flights cancelled
Many airlines have cancelled international flights to and from Caracas
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Goodbye Doge
Bisi Adebayo examines why the US government ended its cost-cutting mission ahead of time.