World Business Report - What to expect from Japan's first female prime minister?

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Japan’s first female prime minister sends financial markets soaring as investors bet she's gonna spend big on Japan's economy.

The Brazilian oil giant Petrobras says it's been given the green light to start drilling for oil near the mouth of the Amazon river off the coast of the world's largest tropical rainforest.

And Coca-Cola’s results pop, but at the same time, demand is fizzling out. We'll find out what's going on at the world's biggest soda brand.

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Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producer: Victoriya Holland
Editor: Shea Conduct

Published on Tuesday, 21st October 2025.

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