World Business Report Podcast
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the 麻豆社.
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Has Blue Origin blown its reputation?
Friday
Jeff Bezos' space firm has suffered a big setback with its latest rocket exploding
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Gulf conflict overshadows defence gathering in Singapore
Friday
The Shangri-la forum is Asia's largest annual defence conference.
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Why is Patagonia suing a drag queen?
Thursday
Outdoor brand Patagonia sues drag queen for trademark infringement.
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Russia's economy stumbles as war with Ukraine intensifies
Thursday
The rouble has surged to its strongest level on the back of widening trade imbalances.
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DJ J Worra "AI is scary. I've been fooled by it"
Wednesday
DJ J Worra on the threat of AI after Spotify launches new remix tool.
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A slice of the AI pie
Wednesday
Samsung workers are set for a $400,000 bonus after a deal to share AI profits
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BP sack boss over 'bullying' behaviour
Tuesday
Oil Giant BP has fired its chairman over his 'bullying' behaviour
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Former F1 boss on Ferrari's electric gamble
Tuesday
Ferrari's share prices have dipped about 7% since the company announced it's new EV.
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Pope Leo says AI must be 鈥渄isarmed鈥�
Last Monday
Pope Leo has raised his strong concerns on the development of Artificial Intelligence
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Oura ring sets eyes on Wall Street
Last Monday
Smart ring maker Oura has filed to go public in the US
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Hike, Cut or Hold? What will the new Fed head do on interest rates
Fri 22 May 2026
Kevin Warsh becomes the 17th Chair of the US Central Bank when sworn in later
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AI, billions and the race to go public
Thu 21 May 2026
AI giants including OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX explore potential stock market listings.
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Inside Space X's IPO plan
Thu 21 May 2026
Elon Musk's Space X is going public, in, maybe, the biggest initial public offering ever
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Why did Bolt's CEO fire whole HR team?
Wed 20 May 2026
Ryan Breslow defends his decision saying they 'created problems that didn't exist.'
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Trump leaves, Putin enters
Wed 20 May 2026
The Russian leader meets with President Xi after the US President's visit to Beijing
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Why did a former Google CEO get booed?
Tue 19 May 2026
Eric Schmidt is heckled at a graduation; we find out why from a student in the room.
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Kenya's government cuts fuel prices after deadly protests
Tue 19 May 2026
Kenya's government cuts diesel prices after anger over fuel costs took to the streets
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Musk and Altman are 'toddlers'
Mon 18 May 2026
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are described as 'toddlers' as their trial concludes.
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Major rail strike brings New York to a halt
Mon 18 May 2026
Transit workers walk out in America's busiest city
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Trump heads home after high-stakes China talks
Fri 15 May 2026
We reflect on two days of US-China meetings as the US president returns to Washington.
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Trump and Xi talks come to a close
Fri 15 May 2026
Presidents Trump and Xi end talks: What has been achieved?
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Will Donald Trump's visit to China benefit the global economy?
Thu 14 May 2026
As the US president's trip to China ends, has a smoother path to global trade been paved?
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The start of the deal: Trump and Xi meet
Thu 14 May 2026
Talks start between Presidents Xi and Trump in Beijing: What's at stake for both?
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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss tariffs, trade, and AI
Wed 13 May 2026
Donald Trump visits China hoping to improve trade relations with Xi Jinping.
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Trump flies to China for talks with Xi
Wed 13 May 2026
Tariffs, tech competition, the Iran war & Taiwan top the agenda for the two superpowers.
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US price worries: customers tighten purse strings
Tue 12 May 2026
US inflation is rising again. It鈥檚 at its highest level since it hit 4% three years ago
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US inflation leaps to 3.8%
Tue 12 May 2026
Blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have led to higher energy and grocery prices.
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Fmr World Bank Chief: "China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser"
Mon 11 May 2026
David Malpass' comments come as Presidents Trump and Xi are due to meet in China
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Narendra Modi urges Indians to WFH
Mon 11 May 2026
The PM says the austerity measures will cut India's fuel use and save foreign exchange.
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Why is US consumer confidence at a record low?
Fri 8 May 2026
Lowest US consumer sentiment ever despite rising job numbers and a booming stock market
