Students protest in Indonesia over government budget cuts
Hundreds have taken part in ‘Dark Indonesia’ demonstrations critical of policies which will see substantial changes in education and health spending.Plus, as Apple launches a new iPhone, we ask what is ‘budget friendly’?And as North Korea opens its borders to western travellers, we hear from one ‘extreme tourism’ business
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What could quantum computing mean for the business world?
Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum chip called Majorana One, which it says will help the company create computers able to solve meaningful industrial-scale problems in years, not decades.
The US president, Donald Trump, moves to revoke the approval of New York City’s congestion pricing programs. We hear from one of the architects of the congestion charge policy in the city.
And Roger Hearing discusses how a local government in the Philippines has come up with an unusual way of combating dengue fever by announcing a payment for every five mosquitoes caught and brought in.
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Will fresh EU sanctions on Russia work?
The European Union has announced plans for further sanctions against Russia. Brussels intends to target aluminium exports, add more banking restrictions, and ban further Russian state media outlets from operating in the EU.Ahead of the German election we hear what economic issues voters are considering.And, why in an unprecedented move, has South Africa delayed its budget?
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The future of US-Russia economic relations
The US and Russia have outlined their intention to build relations far beyond a deal over Ukraine—extending to cooperation on other global issues and developing sizeable economic and investment links.
Argentine President Javier Milei has denied promoting a newly launched cryptocurrency that collapsed shortly after he mentioned it in a social media post on Friday.
And Ed Butler hears about a rare and original painting by the mysterious, UK-based artist Banksy that is up for sale and is set to raise millions at auction.
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Does Russia’s economy need a peace deal?
Does Russia’s economy need a peace deal? Western sanctions, inflation soaring, and businesses under strain, Russia’s economy faces serious headwinds
Argentina’s President Javier Milei, is in trouble over an obscure cryptocurrency he shared a link to
Could restoring Syria’s heritage sites help the economic development of the country?
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