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In 2023, developing countries faced a record $1.4 trillion in foreign debt service, with interest costs reaching a 20-year high. The world bank’s latest report reveals that total foreign debt interest payments surged to $406 billion. Watch in for more details!

Developing Countries Face Record $1.4 Trillion In Foreign Debt Payments

South Korean Stocks Faced A Sharp Decline On Tuesday Following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Invocation Of Emergency Powers And Declaration Of Martial Law. The South Korea Etf Index, Which Tracks Over 90 Major South Korean Companies, Dropped As Much As 7 Percent, Hitting A 52-week Low.

Political Turmoil Roils South Korean Markets

Volkswagen has emerged as the world’s most indebted company, with 212 billion dollars in total debt. This comes as the overall increase in corporate debt reached a record $8.18 trillion, driven primarily by mergers and acquisitions. Volkswagen’s borrowing, alongside other major players in sectors like healthcare and automotive, highlights how companies are leveraging debt to finance growth and expansion. Watch to know more!

Volkswagen Tops Global Debt Chart With $212 Billion Owed

Apple is facing a new legal challenge. A lawsuit filed in California claims the company has been illegally monitoring employees’ personal devices and iCloud accounts. The plaintiff, Amar Bhakta, a digital advertising employee since 2020, alleges apple required workers to install software on personal devices used for work. Watch in for more details!

Apple Accused Of Illegally Monitoring Employees' Personal Devices

Global coffee prices are projected to surge by up to 25% in 2025, driven by significant disruptions in the supply chain. Brazil and Vietnam, the world’s top coffee producers, are grappling with severe weather conditions impacting their harvests. Watch in for more details!

Global Coffee Consumers Brace For 25% Price Hike Next Year

The Indian rupee hits a record low of 84.70 against the U.S. Dollar, dropping 21 paise from its previous close of 84.49. Analysts attribute the fall to weakening economic fundamentals, continued foreign institutional investor outflows, and a strengthening U.S. Dollar. Watch in for more details!

Rupee Falls To 84.70 As U.S. Dollar Strengthens, GDP Weakens

the global economic stage is heating up as president-elect Donald Trump issues a stark warning to BRICS nations. Trump has threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff on these nations if they develop a common BRICS currency or back any alternative to the U.S. Dollar. Watch in for more details!

BRICS Currency Debate Faces Tariff Threat Under Trump’s Return

Bangladesh is calling for a renegotiation or potential cancellation of its 25-year power purchase agreement with India's Adani group, citing high electricity costs and contractual anomalies. This is according to a reuters report. Watch in for more details!

Bangladesh Reviews Adani Contract As Court Awaits Findings

Saudi Arabia's holdings of U.S. Treasuries have reached their highest level in four years, with the kingdom’s central bank holding $144 billion in U.S. Government bonds. This now accounts for almost 35 percent of its total foreign assets, a notable increase from previous months. The share of U.S. Treasuries has surged, reaching the highest proportion since February 2020, when the pandemic first impacted global markets. Watch in for more details!

Saudi Arabia Increases U.S. Treasury Holdings To Highest In 4 Years

The sharp depreciation of the Russian Rouble has created significant challenges for Chinese exporters. The Yuan-Rouble exchange rate jumped from 13.99 on November 22 to 15.61 on Thursday, before stabilizing at 14.91 on Friday. Simultaneously, the Rouble-dollar exchange rate fell by 8.5 percent, hitting a one-year low of 114.75. Watch in for more details!

Chinese Exporters Face Losses Amid Rouble Depreciation

The coffee culture in India is undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in smaller cities where it was once overshadowed by tea. The rising demand for specialty coffee, particularly after the pandemic, reflects a shift in consumer preferences. Indian consumers, especially the youth, are increasingly moving towards a more sophisticated coffee experience, one that emphasizes quality over convenience. Watch in for more details!

Demand For Coffee Rises In Indian Cities

Bitcoin, the world’s largest crypto-currency, has seen an extraordinary rise this year, gaining 120 percent overall and 34 percent in November alone. Its value peaked at a record high of $99,830 on November 22, driven by the U.S. Presidential election results and the election of pro-crypto lawmakers. Watch in for more details!

Bitcoin Hits New Highs, Volatility Follows

Wedding season is taking India by storm, and the numbers are proof. From luxurious venues to unique, custom touches, the wedding industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom. WION's correspondent Nikita Singh brings you to his report in our segment- The Goodlife segment.

Why Indian weddings are becoming expensive I The business of 4.8 million weddings I The Good life.

Indian stocks saw record withdrawals last month. Still, foreign investors are seeing possibilities in the country, which bodes well for some industries. Our cover report focuses on the sectors to watch out for..

Foreign Investors Eye Opportunities In India

Investors Keen On India Despite Outflows

Bolivia, once a leading natural gas producer in South America, is now grappling with a severe fuel shortage. Diesel and gasoline lines stretch for kilometers, with drivers waiting for days to secure just a few gallons. The shortage has disrupted daily life, halted farm production, and sent food prices soaring. Watch in for more details!

Bolivians Struggle As Fuel & Food Prices Skyrocket

The technology war between the U.S. and China is escalating. on Thursday, China warned it would take "necessary actions" to protect its firms if the U.S. imposed new chip control measures. reports suggest the Biden administration is preparing to blacklist as many as 200 Chinese semiconductor companies, restricting their access to u.s. technology and equipment. Watch to know more!

China Vows Action As U.S. Mulls New Chip Export Restrictions | World Business Watch | WION

this holiday season, mobile devices are set to redefine shopping habits in the U.S. Adobe analytics predicts that mobile spending will reach a record $128.1 billion during November and December, marking a 12.8% increase compared to last year. Watch in for more details!

Thanksgiving Day Shoppers Turn To Small Screens For Big Deals

Asian stocks wavered early on Friday as investors shifted their focus to slowing economic growth in the region. Shares in Australia and japan fell. South Korea's benchmark index declined the most in the region, driven by the surprise interest-rate cut by the central bank on Thursday. Watch in for more details!

Asian Stocks Waver As The Focus Shifts To Economy

Brazil’s financial markets face significant turmoil as its currency drops to a record low. The country’s benchmark stock index also suffered its steepest decline since early 2023.

Brazil Faces Market Turmoil Over Rising Budget Deficit

China’s large industrial firms reported a sharp decline in profits for October, as weak demand and a property market slump hit key sectors. The national bureau of Statistics revealed that combined profits fell 10% year-on-year last month, worsening the year-to-date decline to 4.3%.

China's Industrial Profits Fall Amid Property Market Slump | World Business Watch | WION

The consulate general of India...in partnership with WITS business school in Johannesburg recently hosted the Matla-Urja energy conference. this two-day event brought together energy professionals, industry experts, and academics to discuss global trends shaping the future of energy in south africa and India. with a theme of "energy synergies"... the conference served as a platform to foster collaboration between these two nations as they work towards a more sustainable energy future. Watch to know more!

Indian Consulate Hosts Energy Conference In Johannesburg | WION Business Watch

US President-elect Donald Trump has claimed that Mexico has agreed to stop migration, effectively closing the southern border. This statement came after Trump talked to Mexican President. However, Sheinbaum said that the pair had discussed migration strategy but made no reference to closing the border. Watch in for more details!

Trade War Looms Between Mexico And US | Prez Claudia Sheinbaum Fights Back | World Business Watch

The price of arabica coffee has surged to its highest level since 1977. this marks a new milestone in the ongoing rally, surpassing a nearly 30-year high earlier this week. the record for arabica was set in 1977. The primary driver is Brazil’s record-breaking drought, which has significantly impacted its coffee crop—the world’s largest.

Brazil's Drought Drives Arabica To Highest Price Since 1977 | WION Business Watch | World News

Volkswagen has announced its decision to exit China's Xinjiang region by selling all operations to shanghai motor vehicle inspection certification, a state-owned unit. This move comes after years of mounting pressure from rights groups, which have raised concerns over alleged human rights abuses against the Uyghur population in the region. Watch in for more details!

Volkswagen Partners With Saic, Leaves Xinjiang Behind

China’s Evergrande group, once a real estate giant, collapsed under more than $300 billion in liabilities. This triggered one of the largest financial crises in the property sector. Over 80,000 investors, lured by promised yields of up to 12% and perks like luxury gifts, saw their savings vanish. Watch in for more details!

Evergrande Collapse Sparks Quiet Investor Protests In Shenzhen