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Jul 15, 2020

Apple trumps the EU in a landmark court ruling

The European Commission had demanded Apple pay nearly $15 billion in back taxes. It could still appeal this verdict. Could Seoul take over as Asia’s financial hub? India’s trash collectors are at risk from COVID-19 waste.

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Apple’s European operations are based in Ireland, where the corporate tax rate is a lot lower than in many other European countries.
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Apple wins battle with the EU over nearly $15 billion tax bill
The BBC’s Andrew Walker has more.
Will companies leaving Hong Kong move to Seoul, South Korea?
Rodney Johnson, president of Erudite Risk, says it’s not a simple proposition, but it’s possible.
In India, there's no system for safely discarding COVID-19 waste
Trash collectors are worried that the general public is mixing general waste with things like rubber gloves and masks. The BBC’s Arunoday Mukharji reports.

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Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
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Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director

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Apple trumps the EU in a landmark court ruling

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Segments From This Episode

Apple wins battle with the EU over nearly $15 billion tax bill

Will companies leaving Hong Kong move to Seoul, South Korea?

In India, there's no system for safely discarding COVID-19 waste

The Team