A war with Iran has been harming Israel, not just in the physical effect of missile strikes but also the impact of the conflict and instability on Israel's economy. Roger Hearing hears about how the country’s economy is coping with this.Greenland's minister for business and mineral resources, Naaja Nathanielsen, tells us how she deals with threats of an invasion by US President Donald Trump.And Thailand, a country that has long kept a tight lid on gambling, could be about to change as the government is looking at legalising casinos to boost tourism.
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Central bankers wait and see
How do you solve a problem like price rises? That's the question central banks around the world are grappling with... and we've seen a flurry of decisions coming out of central banks around the world this week on interest rates.
Also, we go to Denmark, where military drones are big business at Europe’s biggest flying tech show.
Namibia is rolling out the red carpet for investment...
And Thailand could be hitting the jackpot as it plans to open casinos to boost tourism.
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Israel-Iran conflict drives up shipping insurance costs
Will he or won’t he? Trump says he’s not decided if he’ll pull the US into Israel’s strikes on Iran. A shipping insurance expert explains how the conflict is driving up premiums for vessels in the region.We’ll hear about a landmark deal between streaming giant Netflix and a French TV network.And the toy company taking on Trump. The head of an Illinois-based business tells us why he’s challenging the legality of the US president’s tariffs.
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What is the real state of Russia's wartime economy?
We hear from Russia where Vladimir Putin has been briefing journalists ahead of a major economic forum. What is the real state of Russia's wartime economy right now?Also, we're in Tehran hearing from local citizens who've messaged us on the human and economic fallout of the current bombardment they're facing. And the rise and rise of Netflix, as the online streamer announces a world-first tie-in deal with a tv broadcaster in France. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.
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The G7 minus Donald Trump
Donald Trump has left the G7 in Alberta, Canada, early as the situation between Israel and Iran in the Middle East intensifies. We look at how his early departure might impact discussions leaders were looking to have on tariffs.With western carmakers claiming that China's biggest car manufacturer, BYD, is only thriving due to government subsidies, we discuss whether it is playing fair.
Elsewhere, Andrew Peach speaks to a business owner in Texas after new data reveals that spending at restaurants and bars across the States have seen their sharpest fall in more than two years.
And why have songwriters been battling in court for a decade?
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