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Banks in Syria have re-opened and the interim leadership will look to rebuild infrastructure after 14 years of conflict and sanctions. Also, how have the IMF and Kenya worked together to tackle the country's ballooning debt? And Rupert Murdoch has lost a significant legal battle over his media empire.

How will Syria's new government boost the economy?

Damascus Chamber of Commerce says the interim government pledges to open up the economy and re-establish international trade links. Also, Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, has been denied bail. And what impact is South Korea's political instability having on its economy?

Will business owners who left Syria return now?

Sebastian Ebel, says Germany needs to break free from over-regulation and focus on attracting foreign investors. Also, food prices in South Africa have risen at their lowest rate in nearly 14 years, keeping the country's inflation below expected levels. And, General Motors has announced that it will stop funding the development of the Cruise self-driving taxi.

TUI CEO says next German government needs to attract foreign investment

Will the $6bn trade in the illegal drug captagon that funded the Assad dictatorship be disrupted now he's gone?

As US inflation creeps up, we hear from businesses daring to feel more hopeful about their future prospects

The Macy's employee who hid $150 million in delivery charges.

And why universities in Australia are worried by plans to drastically cut the number of overseas students

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Syria’s economy and its reliance on drug money

French President Emmanuel Macron was expected to name the new government chief amid the country’s political breakdown, with a view to tackle the country’s economic outlook. Also, how will Australia’s new plans to introduce a social media company levy encourage tech companies to pay news outlets and publishers for content? And, Donald Trump opened trading at the New York Stock Exchange, as he was named Time’s Person of the Year 2024.

France awaits new PM: economic worries grow

France’s President Emmanuel Macron is fighting to form a new government and pass next year’s budget. But will it calm the country’s economic turmoil?

Meanwhile... a British hedge fund trader is jailed for defrauding Denmark out of over $1 billion. How did he pull off one of the biggest tax scams in history?

Eighteen years after the Peugeot plant in England closed its doors, we look at the lessons it holds for today’s carmakers battling economic pressures and the race to go electric.

And how country singer Noah Kahn and his family helped his local country store to secure its future

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Can France’s new prime minister grip the economy?

In a bid to end political instability, President Emmanuel Macron names centrist political ally as France’s prime minister. François Bayrou now has the task of producing a budget that addresses the country's economic challenges, whilst still achieving a majority approval in an increasingly fractious political backdrop. Also, the US offers a reward of up to $5million for information about an alleged remote working scheme funnelling funds to North Korea’s weapons programmes. And how could the fracking industry turn its expertise towards advancements in a renewable energy?

A new French prime minister and his budget challenge

France has a new Prime Minister…but can François Bayrou fix the economy where his predecessor failed? We talk to a biographer who says the jury’s out.

Russia’s economy shows surprise growth—but with inflation soaring and sanctions biting, is it all as good as it seems?

And Christmas classics still rule the airwaves—and the royalty cheques. Will new Xmas songs ever break through? 

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France has another Prime Minister – but will François Bayrou get the budget through?

The president of insurance giant AON tells Will Bain that firms should rethink their executives’ security, calling on political leaders to “set the tone” on making the environment safer for CEOs. 

Eric Anderson also spoke about offering war risk insurance to businesses in Ukraine. 

Plus, how are Nigerians coping with inflation? The country’s annual inflation rate climbed to a more than 28-year high in November, on the back of rising food prices.

Insurance head says firms should rethink CEO security

Resignation of Canada’s Finance Minister rocks the government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asks Dominic LeBlanc to replace Chrystia Freeland after her shock resignation.

Also on World Business Report, Andrew Peach hears from Germany on the day the government deliberately lost a vote of confidence in the country’s parliament. 

And we hear from northern Sweden that’s been rocked by the bankruptcy of battery maker Northvolt but sees its future in renewable energy.

Resignation of Canada’s Finance Minister rocks Justin Trudeau's government

We explore the economic legacy of Manmohan Singh, India’s former Prime Minister, who has died. Mr Singh is credited with liberalising India’s economy.

What will happen to China's economy in 2025? 

And we celebrate Britain's longest-serving Royal Mail postman, who’s leaving the service after 60 years.

The economic legacy of Manmohan Singh

The economic legacy of Manmohan Singh

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