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The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

World Business Report

Some forecasts place Africa as the world’s second-fastest-growing region in 2025, trailing only East Asia. But with uncertainty clouding the global economic outlook, Ed Butler explores whether the continent can maintain its growth momentum with Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank, Africa's largest commercial lender.

Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s parliament has introduced a new tax on workers and businesses aimed at bridging the funding gap left by the suspension of USAID support.

And at London's Heathrow Airport, questions are being asked about its resilience, after a fire at a nearby electrical substation forced Europe’s busiest airport to shut down, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded.

Africa's economic future: growth or uncertainty?

Anti-Government protests in Turkey have reached levels not seen in more than a decade. How will it affect Turkish economy?
 
Will Russia reach a Black Sea deal?
 
We head to China, where executives from 80 multinationals -- ranging from Apple and Blackstone to Pfizer and FedEx -- are gathered in Beijing. The country is seeking to shore up foreign business confidence.
 
And why are the chart-topping K-Pop group NewJeans not allowed to go on the stage anymore?
 
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Turkish economy under pressure from anti-government protests

President Trump said that any country buying oil or gas from Venezuela will pay a 25% tariff on trades with the US. He also said he may give some countries a tariff break.

Why has a popular DNA testing firm filed for bankruptcy?

Roger Hearing finds out how Chinese electric vehicle company, BYD overtook Tesla.

Trump vows tariffs on Venezuela oil buyers

Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire on the Black Sea. The White House says Russia and Ukraine have agreed a safe passage for commercial shipping
Tesla’s sales in Europe fall despite upswing in electric vehicle market 
And a cryptocurrency company is planning to roll out mini-power plants to rural villages in Africa in order to bring electricity to create Bitcoin.

Ukraine and Russia agree Black Sea ceasefire

Ukraine's President Zelensky says Russia is "lying" about the terms of their Black Sea ceasefire. Russia, in turn, insists that certain sanctions on banks, insurers, and food exporters must be lifted before the ceasefire takes effect.

Can reshoring work in Canada?

Plus, why are consumers turning their backs on orange juice? Roger Hearing finds out.

Ceasefire terms: Is Russia lying?

The UK announces an extra $2.8 billion to be spent on defence. The announcement was made as part of the UK Chancellors, Rachel Reeve’s, Spring Budget.
At least twenty-four people have been killed in the deadliest forest fires in South Korea's history. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes. 
And, In the US judges have blocked Universal Music Group's request to stop the AI company 'Anthropic' from using their song lyrics to train its AI mode

UK announces extra $2.8 bn for defence

The US President Donald Trump has announced plans for long-promised tariffs on automotive imports shipped into the United States, and the tariffs will go into effect on 2nd April and will apply to finished cars and trucks that are shipped into the United States.
 
Also, Maryland is marking one year since a cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The owner of the ship agreed to pay 102 million in damages back in September, and now it’s expected that the new bridge will be finished in 2028.
 
And Rahul Tandon discusses Marvel announcement of the production for Avengers: Doomsday, which is underway and appears to have revealed its cast.

Trump targets the auto industry in new tariffs

President Trump has announced a 25% import tax on cars and car parts coming into US. The president said the measure would lead to "tremendous growth" for the industry.
China has reportedly ordered state-owned firms to pause new deals with businesses linked to Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, following his announcement that he plans to sell two ports in the Panama Canal to a US consortium
And the Elizabeth Line in London will soon be operated by Japan's Tokyo Metro company. The BBC’s Mariko Oi speaks to their CEO

Trump announces tax on imported cars

The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has said the United States is no longer a reliable partner after President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on car imports. Rahul Tandon speaks to businesses in both the US and Canada.
 
China's biggest company, Tencent Holdings, has made more than a billion-dollar investment in a new spin-off company of the French gaming giant Ubisoft, which owns franchises including Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six.

Canada defiant on Trump car tariffs

Myanmar's military rulers have appealed for international help after a massive earthquakes
Australians will head to the polls on May 3rd, after the prime minister Anthony Albanese called a federal election
And America is seeking to import eggs from European countries as they're in short supply due to the aviation flu outbreak. We hear from a bakery in Brooklyn on how they are coping with the inflated prices of eggs

UN reacts to Myanmar earthquake

With President Donald Trump set to announce a wide range of new tariffs on Wednesday, Andrew Peach takes a closer look at Vietnam, where the government is not adopting a tough stance but is instead aiming to strike a deal. 

We also examine how the war in Ukraine has accelerated advancements in defence technology in Finland. 

Plus, why soaring gold prices are good news for South Africa.

Vietnam seeks deal with US amid Trump's tariff threats

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