Myanmar government takes effort to dismantle Southeast Asian-based call centre scams and human trafficking networks. We hear more from Erin West, Founder and President of Operation Shamrock and former Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara County.Also, why are we witnessing so many mergers in the US business environment? And the Amazon rainforest could face a renewed surge of deforestation as efforts appear to be growing to get a long-standing ban on deforestation overturned.
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How is Japan and China's spat affecting the economy?
Shares in Japanese retail and travel-related companies have fallen sharply in Tokyo, after China urged its citizens not to visit the country. The tensions spiked after Japan’s prime minister suggested Tokyo could take military action if Beijing attacked Taiwan, which China claims is its sovereign territory.Meanwhile, why has Bitcoin lost more than $600 billion in market value, just weeks after hitting a record high?And for Bridget Jones fans, the rom-com icon is getting her own statue, joining the likes of Harry Potter and Paddington Bear on a new trail celebrating 100 years of British cinema.Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producer: Niamh Mc Dermott
Editor: Justin Bones
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US agrees to reduce Swiss tariff rates to 15%
Switzerland and the US have reached a trade deal which cuts US tariffs on Swiss imports from 39% to 15%. That's the same as on goods from its neighbours in the European Union. In return Switzerland will shift some manufacturing to America and Swiss companies will invest $200 billion in the US by the end of 2028. But whether Swiss cheese will be included is yet to be confirmed. Andrew Peach speaks to sellers of Swiss cheese in America about how the tariffs have been affecting their business. Plus we look at how people are using apps to help them reduce their screentime
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Billions wiped out as AI sector bears the brunt of tech sell-off
Leanna Byrne explores why global tech stocks have taken a hit this week, as investors dump AI favourites like Nvidia and Alphabet, wiping billions off market values.Google is offering to adjust parts of its advertising system to comply with a European Union order tied to a $3.4 billion antitrust penalty.And Dominos UK says Britain has reached “peak pizza” and is now turning to fried chicken in an effort to revive sales.
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European lawmakers dilute green rules
Lawmakers in Europe vote to limit green reporting rules for business. A boost for European competitiveness - or a backward step for the environment?
And we examine the reasons why Starbucks workers in the US are going on strike.
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