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Rethinking Africa's economic future
Africa faces new challenges amid Western aid cuts
Inside Myanmar鈥檚 cyber scam industry
United Nations estimates thousands remain trapped in scam centres across Myanmar
Fed predicts higher inflation and slow growth for US
Rates remained unchanged despite the uncertainty created by tariffs
How has Ukraine鈥檚 energy infrastructure survived the war?
Ukraine's power plants have been the subject of missile assaults
18/03/2025 GMT
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
US averts shutdown as Democrats split over spending bill
The US avoids a shutdown, but a spending bill exposes Democratic divisions.
Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU alcohol
He was responding to the EU's plan to impose a 50% tariff on US whiskey
Trump tariffs stir up global retaliation
Canada and the EU have announced reciprocal tariffs on US goods.
Tariffs: A rollercoaster of on-and-off decisions
America still plans a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminium imports
Tariffs: US economy and Canadian patriotism
How are tariffs fuelling the decline in US markets and Canadian patriotism?
