World Economy's Coronavirus Fears

07-Feb-20 07:30

Pause
Embed

Reactions to the Wuhan coronavirus have started to trickle in from global leaders and major world economies, with China declaring a force majeure on LNG imports. We bring you the latest updates on the virus, as well as discussion on what other sectors might see an impact from the virus outbreak

Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar, Sim Wie Boon

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Lyn Mak, Khoo Hsu Chuang

This and more than 60,000 other podcasts in your hand. Download the all new BFM mobile app.

Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Social Issues, Health Policy, Diseases and Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Medical Innovation and Technology, Investments

Tags: coronavirus, healthcare, ecb, christine lagarde, commodities,

Today’s Shows

11:00 AM

Best of Enterprise

(REPEAT) Brenda James from Nook Flowers joins us to discuss the intricacies of "Responsible Floristry", from championing local Cameron Highlands growers to championing circular based systems.

12:00 PM

Popcorn Culture

(REPEAT) A Chinese Odyssey + Movies to Watch With Your Family

1:00 PM

Cruise Control

(REPEAT) The smart #5 Brabus is one of the first few EVs that has gotten Daniel Fernandez purring with excitement. Tune in to hear his thoughts on this car.

2:00 PM

Matt-Splained

(REPEAT) With holidays around the corner, Matt and Rich look at some of the ways you can use the break to bust open your digital bad habits and reset your devices so they work for you instead of against you.

3:00 PM

Earth Matters

(REPEAT) Raids, corruption probes and an import ban have put Malaysia’s e-waste trade in focus. We explore the scale of the problem in Malaysia, and why it’s been happening.

4:00 PM

Bar None

(REPEAT) Retired bowler Esther Cheah joins us again to share what's her training routine like back then!

5:00 PM

BBC World Service

Datshiane Navanayagam meets two female genealogists from the US and Ireland to discuss the desire many of us have to dig into our heritage.

PROGRAMMES