Business Matters Episodes Episode guide
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Biden blocks Japanese takeover of US Steel
US president cites national security concerns over $15 billion Nippon Steel proposal
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Clashes in South Korea after investigators try to arrest the President
Investigators in South Korea attempt to arrest President Yoon
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South Korea: How are events affecting the economy?
We look at how South Korea's political instability is continuing to effect its economy.
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Looking back at 2024: how has the entertainment industry performed?
We look at the winners and losers of the entertainment industry this year
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US Treasury says it was hacked by China
American officials said hackers accessed the US Treasury workstations
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Mexico prepares for the realities of Trump's inauguration
Mexico's government has announced an emergency strategy to protect migrants in the US
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Is Russia really sabotaging undersea cables?
The EU threatens more sanctions over a severed power cable in the Baltic Sea
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Myanmar’s Faltering Economy and Boeing's Rocky Year
Myanmar's economy falters; Boeing faces challenges but sees a stock surge.
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What's in store for Asian economies in 2025?
Expert voices in London and Tokyo discuss steel, cars and a Trump presidency
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Honda and Nissan set to take on China in electronic vehicles amidst merger plans
The growing electric car market has been increasingly dominated by Chinese-made EVs
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US in last ditch shut down vote
Unless congress can agree on a spending plan
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US shutdown looms
Lawmakers need to come up with another deal
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Are US interest rate cuts coming to an end?
Shares fell with Wall Street not keen on the message from Fed Chair Jerome Powell
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Canadian politics takes a breather after the resignation of the country’s Finance Minister
Calls growing for ex Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to challenge Justin Trudeau.
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Oh, Canada
The Canadian finance minister resigns.
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France has another Prime Minister – but will François Bayrou get the budget through?
Bayrou becomes Macron's fourth prime minister this year
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Can France’s new prime minister grip the economy?
President Macron is about to name new French prime minister
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Syria’s economy and its reliance on drug money
The illegal drug captagon has been the main source of finance for the Assad dictatorship
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Will business owners who left Syria return now?
Damascus Chamber of Commerce says the interim government pledges to open up the economy
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Syria's economy shrank massively under Bashar al-Assad
Syrians are calling for sanctions to be lifted so international trade
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South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol apologises amid martial law controversy
Yoon Suk Yeol expresses "deep regret" after failed attempt to impose martial law
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US ports face surge in China imports ahead of Trump's tariffs
Exporters from China, Canada, and Mexico rush to ship goods before tariffs begin
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South Korea’s President faces uncertain future after his attempt to impose martial law
South Korea in crisis after President faces impeachment proceedings
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South Korea’s president backs down from martial law
It follows a frantic few hours of protests and MPs voting to block the move
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Elon Musk’s pay package rejected by judge
The 56 billion dollar package was approved by Tesla share holders
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Ukraine’s Energy Crisis: Russia's attacks intensify
Ukraine's energy grid suffers as Russia's attacks intensify this winter.
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Australia approves a social media ban for under-16s
They're the world's strictest laws on young people using social media
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How could Mexico cope with a Donald Trump trade war?
We examine the impact potential US tariffs could have on Mexico's economy
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How will Trump use tariffs during his presidency?
The President-elect has announced 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada
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Trump vows tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
The President-elect plans a day-one clampdown on illegal immigration and drug smuggling