Stephen Ryan

Senior Producer, BBC World Service/Marketplace (in London)

Latest from Stephen Ryan

Dec 31, 2019
Auld lang syne anxiety
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Nissan’s former chief Carlos Ghosn flees Japan for Lebanon. Taxing e-cigarettes is having unintended consequences. What does economic uncertainty spell for emerging markets in 2020?
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Dec 31, 2019
Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn in surprise escape from Japan
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Carlos Ghosn jumps bail in Japan and flees to Lebanon. A stake in Universal Music Group is being sold to Chinese internet giant Tencent. Live music gigs in emerging markets like India take off with its rising middle class.
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Dec 30, 2019
Greece has NIMBYs, too
John Laurenson
The U.S. trade deficit narrows. Getting a green card is about to get a lot more expensive. Tensions between Greek business owners and refugees are growing.
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Dec 30, 2019
Ukraine has bigger fish to fry
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Tesla begins delivery of its China-made vehicles. VW is betting big on electric cars. Ukraine deals with its own non-impeachment problems.
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Dec 30, 2019
Tesla begins China deliveries
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Tesla continues its rapid push into the world’s largest car market. Outgoing Bank of England governor Mark Carney is taking on a new climate-focused role at the UN. Paternity leave grows in popularity.
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Dec 27, 2019
Netflix proves “cancel culture” isn’t really a thing
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The NASDAQ hits an all-time high. Netflix delves into “cancel culture.” Waiting on infrastructure relief in the Midwest.
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Dec 27, 2019
Don’t bet the farm on a trade deal
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Farm prices are likely to stay low in 2020. How low interest rates negatively affect older people more. Astronomers are concerned about their work as more satellites litter the night sky.
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Dec 27, 2019
Will space satellites obscure the stars?
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Astronomers are warning that more communications satellites will hinder their work. The co-founder of wearable meditation device Muse explains why consumers are demanding more mental health products. We visit a U.K. soap factory that only hires the disabled.
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Dec 26, 2019
The ghost of neon past
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When is comes to holiday buying, what a difference a year makes. Retailers are counting on post-Christmas sales. How a group of enthusiasts is helping preserve Montreal’s neon past.
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Dec 26, 2019
The value of a well-crafted “thank you”
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Christmas retail sales get an online bump. One-day free shipping makes a dent in Amazon’s profits. How thanking people for their charitable giving can prompt further donations.
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