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

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    Argentina's Milei courts big tech in Silicon Valley

    Argentina's Milei courts big tech in Silicon Valley

    We speak to the founder of Argentina's top start-up about the country's tech scene as its president, Javier Milei, meets with the CEOs of Google, OpenAI, Meta and Apple.
    Elsewhere, Rahul Tandon looks into what the latest disruption in the Red Sea means, and he looks ahead to the South African elections.

    • 26 min
    Child labour in cosmetic industry’s supply chain.

    Child labour in cosmetic industry’s supply chain.

    In Sri Lanka, tea pickers have received a pay rise mandated by the Government, and, a BBC investigation reveals child labour in beauty industry supply chain.
    Also, Sam Fenwick discovers whether new EU border controls will improve security, or lead to travel chaos?
    Plus, a discussion on the challenges of running a small business in South Africa – is it worth the investment?

    • 26 min
    South Africa's economy braces for elections

    South Africa's economy braces for elections

    South Africa's economy is under the spotlight, ahead of the elections there this week. The vote could see the ruling party ANC win less than 50% for the first time in its history. Elsewhere, Rahul Tandon looks at the AI battle heating up, with Elon Musk's new company raising $6 billion. And he goes inside the disruption facing business in Iceland, amid rising volcanic activity.

    • 27 min
    Dealing with Africa's debt

    Dealing with Africa's debt

    Africa's wrestling with a $1.2tn debt, while global interest rates are at a 40-year high. This week’s African Development Bank summit is focusing on this debt crisis. What solutions are on the horizon, and how are businesses coping?
    Elsewhere, Sam Fenwick is looking at the global cost of shipping containers. They are on the rise again this month causing European retailers to order now to make sure stuff arrives in time for Christmas.
    The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

    • 26 min
    Weight-loss drug producer invests $5.3 billion in Indiana

    Weight-loss drug producer invests $5.3 billion in Indiana

    Eli Lilly announced investing another $5.3 billion in a manufacturing plant in Lebanon, Indiana. It will help company to expand the supply of its highly popular weight loss drug Zepbound, diabetes treatment Mounjaro and other medicines in its pipeline. How will it affect the local economy?
    Devina Gupta finds out why electricity prices are gone up in Texas and how the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), which governs university sports in the US, has reached a deal that could lead to college athletes getting paid.

    • 26 min
    Inside the Ukraine economy

    Inside the Ukraine economy

    We take a look at the Ukrainian economy as G7 leaders meet to discuss how to finance the recovery of the war-torn nation. Elsewhere, Rahul Tandon explores the key issues at stake ahead of South Africa's election next week, and looks at the new deal that could lead to U.S college athletes finally getting paid.

    • 27 min

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