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World Service,02 Oct 2025,26 mins
Is cybercrime the biggest threat to global business in 2025?
World Business ReportAvailable for over a year
Sam Fenwick takes a look at the soaring cost of cybercrime, as attacks sweep across industries and threaten global business stability, spotlighting Japan’s Asahi Breweries, one of the latest victims. Latest research by Cybersecurity Ventures predicted it could cost as much as $10.5tn by 2025. A liquefied natural gas platform meant to bring economic prosperity in the West African nation of Senegal is at the centre of controversy. And in Tokyo, the race to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party heats up. With five contenders and the economy centre stage, we explore what’s at stake for the nation’s future.
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