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BP plans to raise oil and gas spending to $10billion a year and cut its renewable energy investments. We hear from Nick Butler, BP's former head of strategy. In Hong Kong, the city's budget has been announced including their plan to cut 10,000 job cuts. And Gideon Long speaks to South Africa's Citrus Growers Association about the G20 meeting in Cape Town.

Ukrainian officials say a deal has been reached between Kyiv and Washington on the joint exploitation of Ukraine's mineral resources. What will happen next? Also, we look at a growing trend - the cutback aid programs across the globe - how will it affect African countries? And will tech giant Apple change its diversity practices? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

Singapore's biggest bank says it expects to cut 4,000 roles over the next three years because of AI. DBS bank expects AI to take on more roles carried out by humans. In Bahrain, the international ratings agency Fitch has downgraded its outlook for the country to "negative". And Gideon Long hears about how Pakistan and Bangladesh have started direct government-to-government trade. He speaks to the Chairman of Pakistan's Rice Exporters Association.

Could we see a deal this week between Ukraine and the US on Ukraine's valuable mineral deposits? President Trump says it's very close and he is expecting President Zelensky to sign it in Washington in the coming days. But what would such a deal involve? And how much are the minerals really worth? You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

The man set to lead Germany, is facing challenges at a pivotal moment for Europe's largest economy. He's already expressed concern about relations between Europe and the US. The European Union has hit Russia with more sanctions today. And we have a BBC investigation into where the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah gets its money from. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

Apple is removing its highest level data security tool from customers in the UK. So does that mean for iPhone users? We hear from a cyber security expert. Germany's once mighty motor industry is losing momentum, as high costs, low demand and competition from Chinese firms take a heavy toll on company profits. And are soap operas dead? This is following the news that 'Neighbours' will come to an end this year. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

As Germany heads for a crucial election, we hear from businesses and economists on the most pressing issues The Trump administration wants a deal from Ukraine over its mineral rights, thought to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars And Ed Butler hears about a new Chinese film called Ne Zha which has grossed some 1.7 billion dollars since its release last month - making it the highest grossing animation of all time

President Trump designated Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups. But Mexico's president said they will never tolerate an "invasion" of it's national sovereignty. And the James Bond film franchise will no longer be controlled by the Broccoli dynasty. Creative control will now be given to Amazon MGM Studios. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

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

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.

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?

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.

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?

European leaders have been meeting in Paris to discuss military support for Ukraine. The United States has demanded that Europe increases defence spending and sends troops to Ukraine if there is a ceasefire in the war with Russia. Also, are Canadians boycotting US goods in shops after President Trump’s tariff threats? And Ed Butler reports from one of Africa’s biggest e-waste dumps in Ghana.

EU leaders meet to discuss defence spending. Funding could be increased if the US withdraw support to Ukraine But does Europe have the capacity to build up its armaments production? In China President Xi meets with Chinese tech giants including Jack Ma And American small business owners are trying to keep up with the latest tariffs announcements coming out of Washington

Ukraine's President Zelensky meets the US Vice President JD Vance at the Munich security conference to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine. Also, there's been talk of the President Trump administration closing the Department of Education. And it's a Happy 20th Birthday to YouTube. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

US President Donald Trump is sharpening plans to hit exports from countries that he says have trade policies that are unfair to the US. We will look at how each country is focusing on trade negotiations. African heads of state meeting in Addis Ababa are discussing alternative sources to pay for medical services on the continent following the freezing of USAID funding. And Will Bain finds out why English cricket’s governing body has been selling off stakes in the city-based franchises that make up its Hundred competition.

President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on all US imports. So how will the tariffs affect businesses in the US who import and export products? That's what we ask them. And Mexico is threatening to sue Google if the company refuses to change the name of the Gulf of America back to the Gulf of Mexico for Maps users in the US. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.

The Japanese car giants Honda and Nissan have abandoned plans for a merger, and in a joint statement, the manufacturers say they'll continue to work together on electric car production as they try to fight off competition from Chinese producers. David Harper hears about whether AI regulation is holding back development in Europe. We ask an executive at one of the big players in the industry. Also, shares in the low-cost airline Norwegian jumped on Thursday as markets reacted to the company's fourth-quarter financial results, which surpassed revenue expectations despite a net loss.

President Donald Trump promised to bring prices down, but egg and energy prices in the US rose by its highest for six months in January. What does it mean for consumers and interest-rates? Roger Hearing speaks to a giant Indian tyre maker on doing business in an America wedded to tariffs. And Brazil's plan to become a major exporter of... cannabis. The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.