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How much will China's Mbappe boycott cost?

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French football star Kylian Mbappé has apologised after a joke about China's former leader Mao Zedong sparked a growing boycott.Major brands have dropped sponsorship deals, while Chinese broadcasters are reportedly pulling Spanish football matches. We examine the financial fallout.

Also, Microsoft offers voluntary redundancy to thousands of workers as it increases spending on AI. What could it mean for India's IT industry?

And, is the Labubu craze over? Sales slump at Pop Mart, the Chinese company behind the viral dolls.

Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producer: Bisi Adebayo
27 Oct 12PM English United Kingdom Business

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