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The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

 

#1848

Business Daily meets: Sim Tshabalala

Sim Tshabalala is the CEO of one of Africa's largest banks, Standard Bank. In this edition... more

Yesterday

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Yesterday


#1847

Myanmar scam: A victim's story

We hear from a Sri Lankan woman who was trafficked and forced to conduct illegal online ac... more

20 Mar 2025

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18:59

20 Mar 2025


#1846

Is DEI really dead?

Many prominent US companies have been pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI... more

19 Mar 2025

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17:28

19 Mar 2025


#1845

How to deconstruct an oil rig

Thousands of oil and gas rigs are becoming redundant around the world – and taking them ou... more

18 Mar 2025

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17:27

18 Mar 2025


#1844

Can New Zealand’s economy bounce back?

More than a year after a change in government, businesses are closing, unemployment is ris... more

17 Mar 2025

18 MINS

18:38

17 Mar 2025


#1843

Business Daily meets: Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki

The international gaming giant has more than 80 million daily users, and is hugely popular... more

13 Mar 2025

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17:25

13 Mar 2025


#1842

Can Germany's ailing economy get back on track?

Dr Joachim Nagel isn't just Germany's chief central banker, he's one of the most powerful ... more

13 Mar 2025

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18:30

13 Mar 2025


#1841

The internet’s memory problem

The internet is where much of our modern cultural, societal and political history is store... more

12 Mar 2025

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12 Mar 2025


#1840

The ultramarathon business

The south of France is among thousands of places around the world that now stage ultramara... more

11 Mar 2025

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17:27

11 Mar 2025


#1839

Is Milei’s economic gamble paying off?

An hour’s drive north of Buenos Aires is Pilar, a municipality that houses the largest ind... more

10 Mar 2025

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10 Mar 2025


#1838

Business Daily meets: The women of heavy industry

We speak to three businesswomen working in traditionally male-dominated sectors. Anna Mare... more

07 Mar 2025

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07 Mar 2025


#1837

The rise of the 'micro-influencer'

Unlike 'mega-influencers' with huge audiences on social media, 'micro' and 'nano-influence... more

06 Mar 2025

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06 Mar 2025


#1836

Adding value to Ugandan bananas

The fruit is a beloved staple of the African country's cuisine, and a key export. But is t... more

05 Mar 2025

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17:27

05 Mar 2025


#1835

The battle of the VIP lounges

For most people travelling abroad by plane, the airport experience can feel fairly nondesc... more

04 Mar 2025

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04 Mar 2025


#1834

Insuring the uninsurable

We hear from businesses in California, Fiji and the UK that have been hit hard by natural ... more

03 Mar 2025

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03 Mar 2025


#1833

Lights, camera, Budapest

We’re in Budapest to find out how Hungary – once a satellite state of the Soviet Union – i... more

28 Feb 2025

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28 Feb 2025


#1832

Business Daily meets: Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara

Pokémon started as a hugely successful game for Nintendo’s Gameboy nearly 30 years ago. Si... more

27 Feb 2025

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27 Feb 2025


#1831

How do you save a brand in crisis?

We look at how to rescue brands on the brink. We hear inspired sloganeering and learn abo... more

26 Feb 2025

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17:26

26 Feb 2025


#1830

Philippines: Back-office powerhouse

The outsourcing sector in the Philippines has seen significant growth, positioning itself ... more

25 Feb 2025

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25 Feb 2025


#1829

Philippines: The remittance lifeline

The estimated 2.3 million Filipino overseas workers form the economic backbone of their na... more

24 Feb 2025

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24 Feb 2025


#1828

Where does the Mittelstand stand?

Could Germany benefit from drastic Javier Milei-style reforms? One business owner in Berl... more

21 Feb 2025

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21 Feb 2025


#1827

Can Germany's auto industry be revived?

Germany's once mighty motor industry is losing momentum, as high costs, low demand and com... more

20 Feb 2025

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20 Feb 2025


#1826

How 'cosplay' became big business

Cosplay is the ultimate form of fancy dress – with fans of graphic novels and video games ... more

19 Feb 2025

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19 Feb 2025


#1825

India's $30bn festival

The festival of Kumbh Mela is estimated to attract 400 million Hindus and other visitors f... more

18 Feb 2025

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18 Feb 2025


#1824

Are electric planes the future?

How to make a battery powered plane that can fly long distances, whilst carrying passenger... more

17 Feb 2025

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17 Feb 2025


#1823

Business Daily meets: Applied Nutrition's Tom Ryder

We speak to a boss whose business has bulked up on the global wellness trend. Tom Ryder go... more

14 Feb 2025

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17:27

14 Feb 2025


#1822

What it takes to become a digital nomad

The digital nomad lifestyle sounds like a dream - working from a beach in Bali or a café i... more

13 Feb 2025

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17:29

13 Feb 2025


#1821

Reusable water bottles: The new fast fashion?

Reusable bottles are everywhere – on your desk at work, at the gym, on a day out, doing a ... more

12 Feb 2025

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12 Feb 2025