World Business Report

The Paris Motor Show is dominated by talk about electric vehicles - how to encourage European brands against Chinese competition?The UK gathers global investors to show Britain is open for business - but is Keir Starmer's administration going to attract what it needs?Also, Roger Hearing is talking to one of the winners of this year's Nobel prize for Economics about why poor nations are poor.And we'll hear about the dangers for women in India who work at night.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

Petrol prices have increased sharply for the third time this year in Nigeria. Rob Young looks at why the oil producing nation continues to hike the cost of fuel and hear what impact it's having on those who drive for a living.We also hear about an innovative project in Kenya that's trying to help improve the health of lorry drivers, who often have an unhealthy lifestyle.And we profile the new chairman of one of India’s largest companies.

Florida is counting the cost of Hurricane Milton, after the storm tore through the US state. Some estimates suggest it could top $100 billion. Rob Young talks to the state's chief financial officer – one of the most senior figures alongside the Governor - and asks how insurers will cope. We'll also hear why the French government's latest attempt at cutting the nation's high level of borrowing has been met with controversy.And we'll hear from young people in Portugal who could be offered a lower tax rate to stay in the country rather than emigrate -- as many do.

Several million people in Florida have been told to evacuate ahead of the arrival of latest storm which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday night. We ask residents and business owners how are they coping? And we find out what will happen with the huge search giant Google after has been told by the US Department of Justice that it has to radically change its business model - and may even have to be broken up.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

In this special world business report Will Bain looks at the impact of what could happen if Google is broken up by the Department of Justice (DOJ). We examine if Google is too big and whether regulators should get involved?

More than a dozen states in the US have sued TikTok, accusing the social media platform of helping to drive a mental health crisis among teenagers. We hear the latest from the BBC's Michelle Fleury.Also in social media, Brazil's Supreme Court has lifted a ban on X.And as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, we talk to a truck driver out delivering milk and find out how local businesses are preparing.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 30 33

A brewing trade war between China and the European Union heats up as China imposes tariffs on brandy imports.Also, the Uber boss says people should be prepared to wait longer when hailing EV rideshares.And the cities selling homes for $1Let us know you think about the stories we're covering on WhatsApp +443306783033

Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into a category five storm as it tears its way towards the US Gulf Coast and risks impacting businesses in the area. We talk to one of the business owners and look at the current situation.Also, we find out how expensive the future US presidential policy will be and why the "1 dollar home scheme" can help to reduce a shortage of affordable homes in Baltimore.

A lifeline for the Maldives as India signs a currency swap deal worth four hundred million dollars to help the island nation overcome mounting economic problems.Also, Roger Hearing looks at how employment in the tech sector in the US could affect the outcome of the election there next month.We look at what's behind the drop in German economic output.And Vietnam's remarkable growth rate, despite last month's devastating typhoon - is it sustainable?

And, the home of the beautiful game gets ready for regulated sports' betting.

OpenAI's value surges to $157bn in funding deal where the maker of ChatGPT raised $6.6bn from a pool of investors that include Microsoft. We also hear from North Carolina, where damages caused by hurricane Helene could have serious implications for the tech-industry. And we take a look at the effect that the latest conflict in the Middle East is having on Israel’s economy.

The attacks come after Israeli troops invaded Lebanon, in a ground operation against Hezbollah. Thousands have crossed from Lebanon to Syria seeking shelter. What could this mean for these countries whose economies are already struggling? Plus, Canada’s international trade minister talks about fears of ending up in a trade war with China.

Tens of thousands of dock workers in the US walk out in a dispute over pay and automation. Will Bain hears from our North America business correspondent Michelle Fleury, who's at the port of Newark. We also hear how the dispute could affect global supply chains, and the CEO of one of the world's biggest warehouse firms, Prologis, on how it could affect them. In the Middle East, the Israeli military has been carrying out what it describes as limited, localised raids against Hezbollah across its border with Lebanon. We hear from a Lebanese economist on how the Middle East's economy is likely to react, and hear about a jump in oil prices following the US' announcement that there are signs that Iran is preparing to launch an imminent missile attack against Israel. Plus we're in Paris to find out about the city's fashion week - and the luxury market's challenges with declining sales.

US ports brace for shut down as dockworkers strike is set to halt container traffic along the east and gulf coasts. We get the latest. The markets haven't welcome the arrival of Japan's new Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba. We find out why. And we take a look at the 10-billion merger of the last two remaining satellite TV providers in the US.

Japan’s new PM has called an early election. Roger Hearing hears how the markets reacted to the surprise win of Shigeru Ishiba in the race to become president of the Liberal Democratic Party. The auto company Stellantis which owns Aston Martin, Peugeot, Citroen, Fiat and Jeep has become the latest European car manufacturer to issue a profit warning And global rice prices have been falling on Monday, following India's recent decision to resume exports.

From today, a range of Chinese goods entering the US will have to pay steeps tariffs. The Biden administration has imposed a 50% duty on solar cells and 25% on steel, aluminium, EV batteries and key minerals. There is a 100% duty on electric vehicles to protect the American auto industry. So, can the American auto companies fill the gap by making affordable electric cars?Meanwhile, there is trouble is brewing in the US East coast. Ten of the busiest North American ports are at risk of shutdown next week due to a union strike. And the international gold price recently soared to record highs. How long will the gold boom last?

Is another trade war brewing between the world's two biggest economies? The United States has just increased the level of border taxes - tariffs - on electric vehicles as well as on solar panels and batteries from China. Beijing has vowed to respond. Rob Young looks at the reasons behind the move.Also, Japan has suffered what's often called three lost economic decades. Well, it's about to get a new prime minister. So, what's his plan for the world's fourth biggest economy?And we look at the workers being fooled by artificial intelligence clones of their boss. Would you be able to tell the difference?

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will choose its new leader on Friday, after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s surprise announcement that he’s stepping down. But what do we know about those vying to take over from him? And how will a new leader effect the economy?Meanwhile, in Spain, union groups have taken to the street in support of a law that would shorten the workday. Unions gathered around the country to put pressure on the national employer’s confederation to back the law, which would reduce the working week to 37.5 hours. And, you might have thought Elon Musk would be a prime candidate to be invited to the British government's inaugural International Investment Summit attracting investment to the UK. But the BBC understands he has - very purposefully - not been invited.

Devina Gupta looks at how China's slowing economy is helping some countries…Also, from cooling economies to cooling appliances that are becoming dangerous for our planet we look at the latest UN report and find out how a business in India is using solar energy to run a cold storage unit.And - South Korea's plan to make dog meat farmers move away from their profession.

Pakistan looks ahead to an anticipated $7bn IMF package as the country emerges from one of its worst economic crises since independence. Now, the government has amped up its efforts to raise nearly $46bn in taxes for the year - we hear from the former governor of the country’s state bank about what needs to happen next.Meanwhile, in the US, the main presidential candidates are setting out their vision for the economy. Donald Trump currently has a 6% poll lead over Kamala Harris on the economy, but she’s been making gains. And, US plane maker Boeing faces more turbulence after a warning from the safety regulator, which has told US politicians that they won't let the company boost production until it addresses a series of issues. We hear from a former Boeing employee about his concerns, and how he expects the current struggle between the company and workers to play out.