World Business Report

South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol declares emergency martial law amid an escalating row with lawmakers over the budget. We get business reaction. Also, China bans exports to the US of metals needed for semiconductor manufacturing and military applications. And could US President Joe Biden’s visit to Angola deliver business opportunities for the continent?

Opposition parties in France say they'll bring down the minority government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier within days. This after he forced his social security budget through without a vote in parliament.As Ghana approaches an election, Ed Butler reports on the economic turmoil facing the countryAnd the Consumer Federation of America tells us about consumer sentiment following Black Friday and Cyber Monday

The French opposition vows to vote for a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier after he forces through a controversial budget. We get the latest. Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares resigns as the maker of the maker of Jeep, Fiat, Vauxhall and Peugeot struggles financially. We hear about the consequences this can have for the firm. A new gold deposit has been discovered in China, and it could be the largest in the world. We look at the impact it can have on the gold industry.

Ukraine's Energy Crisis: With temperatures already below zero, more than a million Ukrainians are without electricity due to recent attacks targeting the nation’s energy infrastructure. Roger Hearing hears insights from Olga Khakova, deputy director for European energy security at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center.Brazil's Real fluctuates as doubts grow about the government’s economic reforms. Our South America correspondent Ione Wells reports from São Paulo on investor concerns over President Lula’s fiscal plans.India's economy is underperforming, with GDP growth of 5.4% instead of the expected 6.5%. Economist Janhanwi Singh of the Export-Import Bank of India shares her insights on this economic shift.And Yelp turns 20. The online review giant has shaped consumer decisions for two decades, amassing nearly 300 million reviews worldwide. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino reflects on Yelp’s influence and evolution.We want to hear your views. Contact us on WhatsApp or send a voice note to +44 330 678 3033.

We'll hear how Ukrainian businesses are coping with regular power outages after Thursday's Russian attacks on the energy sector.Plus, we'll discuss the backlash in China – including criticism from the government – after a BBC interview with Uniqlo's CEO aired yesterday.And as restoration work on France's iconic Notre Dame cathedral is revealed, we'll talk to the man whose company repaired its massive bells.We want to hear your views. Contact us on WhatsApp or send a voice note to +44 330 678 3033.