The 2 Best World Business Report Podcast Episodes
1) Zuckerberg Congress Testimony - Day 2
The boss of Facebook is being questioned for a second day by politicians over the misuse of user data. Could this mean that social media companies will face tougher regulation in future to tackle issu...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) The rise of K-pop
We find out why K-pop or Korean pop music has become an industry in its own right. The band BTS is in the same league as Samsung when it comes to generating GDP, and three fans from the Korean Enterta...Show More
3) Air Asia boss admits high fuel costs are hard to manage
Tony Fernandes, the chief executive of the low cost carrier, has been speaking to the BBC. He says the current high fuel costs are more complex for the airline to manage than covid was. Danish shippin...Show More
4) How Ted Turner changed the media landscape
Ted Turner, founder of CNN died today. We hear from Brian Selter, CNN media correspondent and Lisa Napoli who was an intern in its early days to look back on his life and legacy.It’s also been another...Show More
5) India and Vietnam look to deepen economic ties
Oil prices drop after reports that the US and Iran are close to a peace deal. Donald Trump says the war could end with an agreement, and warns strikes will return if not.From the Gulf, we hear how the...Show More
6) Tensions rise in the Persian Gulf
With the US and Iran trading fire in the Strait of Hormuz, the ceasefire wobbling and oil prices continuing to rise, Sam Fenwick discusses the latest developments as the situation in the Persian Gulf ...Show More
7) What's life like for seafarers stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?
The ceasefire between Iran and the US is looking increasingly fragile after another day of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. As tensions rise, so are concerns about the welfare of the 20,000 seafarers ...Show More
8) Hostility fears escalate in the Persian Gulf
Are ships moving in the Persian Gulf and could it lead to the resumption of hostilities between the US and Iran? Andrew Peach finds out more on the latest developments and speaks to maritime expert Ca...Show More
9) GameStop wants eBay for $56bn
Video game retail chain GameStop has made a surprise $56bn bid to take over the online marketplace eBay. GameStop’s CEO says he plans to create a competitor to Amazon.Also, the US military says it’s s...Show More
10) Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars from the EU
The US President Donald Trump has announced a new hike on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, accusing the EU of not adhering to their trade deal. In the meantime, Beijing has announced ...Show More