Business Daily

How to deconstruct an oil rig

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of oil and gas rigs are becoming redundant around the world – and taking them out of service, known as decommissioning, is a multi-billion...

Can New Zealand’s economy bounce back?

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than a year after a change in government, businesses are closing, unemployment is rising and workers are leaving for neighbouring Australia. As N...

Business Daily meets: Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The international gaming giant has more than 80 million daily users, and is hugely popular with children.It was started by Dave Baszucki and Erik Cass...

Can Germany's ailing economy get back on track?

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Joachim Nagel isn't just Germany's chief central banker, he's one of the most powerful economic policy-makers in Europe.In this exclusive interview...

The internet’s memory problem

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The internet is where much of our modern cultural, societal and political history is stored, but as researchers are discovering, the internet has a bi...

The ultramarathon business

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The south of France is among thousands of places around the world that now stage ultramarathons: extreme running events covering anything above 26.2 m...

Is Milei’s economic gamble paying off?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An hour’s drive north of Buenos Aires is Pilar, a municipality that houses the largest industrial park in Argentina, as well as a population of 400,...

Business Daily meets: The women of heavy industry

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We speak to three businesswomen working in traditionally male-dominated sectors.Anna Mareschi Danieli from the Italian-based global steel company Dani...

The rise of the 'micro-influencer'

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unlike 'mega-influencers' with huge audiences on social media, 'micro' and 'nano-influencers' have far fewer followers. But small can be mighty in thi...

Adding value to Ugandan bananas

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The fruit is a beloved staple of the African country's cuisine, and a key export.But is there a missed opportunity when it comes to Ugandan matoke, or...

The battle of the VIP lounges

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For most people travelling abroad by plane, the airport experience can feel fairly nondescript - something to be endured rather than enjoyed. But for ...

Insuring the uninsurable

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We hear from businesses in California, Fiji and the UK that have been hit hard by natural disasters like floods, wildfires and extreme storms - follow...

Lights, camera, Budapest

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in Budapest to find out how Hungary – once a satellite state of the Soviet Union – is now one of the world’s top film destinations, wit...

Business Daily meets: Pokémon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pokémon started as a hugely successful game for Nintendo’s Gameboy nearly 30 years ago. Since then, it's become a billion-dollar global media brand...

How do you save a brand in crisis?

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We look at how to rescue brands on the brink. We hear inspired sloganeering and learn about the audacious marketing that have helped companies – eve...

Philippines: Back-office powerhouse

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The outsourcing sector in the Philippines has seen significant growth, positioning itself as a global leader. However, the rise of AI technologies is ...

Philippines: The remittance lifeline

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The estimated 2.3 million Filipino overseas workers form the economic backbone of their nation. The remittances they send home are vital; sustaining h...

Where does the Mittelstand stand?

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could Germany benefit from drastic Javier Milei-style reforms? One business owner in Berlin thinks so, and many others want a reduction in the amount...

Can Germany's auto industry be revived?

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Germany's once mighty motor industry is losing momentum, as high costs, low demand and competition from Chinese firms take a heavy toll on company pro...

How 'cosplay' became big business

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cosplay is the ultimate form of fancy dress – with fans of graphic novels and video games doing everything they can to emulate their favourite ficti...

India's $30bn festival

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The festival of Kumbh Mela is estimated to attract 400 million Hindus and other visitors from around the world. The 45-day festival is a massive econo...

Are electric planes the future?

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How to make a battery powered plane that can fly long distances, whilst carrying passengers, is a key challenge facing the aviation sector.As the worl...

Business Daily meets: Applied Nutrition's Tom Ryder

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We speak to a boss whose business has bulked up on the global wellness trend.Tom Ryder got into fitness supplements as a side-hustle when he was a sca...

What it takes to become a digital nomad

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The digital nomad lifestyle sounds like a dream - working from a beach in Bali or a café in Barcelona. But how do you actually make it happen? In thi...

Reusable water bottles: The new fast fashion?

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reusable bottles are everywhere – on your desk at work, at the gym, on a day out, doing a job in the fight against single-use plastic. But if we hav...

The fight for Guatemala's lakes

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in the Central American country to hear a tale of two lakes. One, Lake Amatitlan, is badly polluted and there's concerns that the other – La...

The threat to sabotage undersea cables

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Countries considered hostile to the West are threatening to cut under sea cables, which carry 95 percent of the world’s data. China, Iran and Russia...

Business Daily Meets: Makiko Ono

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We speak to one of Japan's very few female CEOs. Makiko Ono leads Suntory Beverage and Food, part of the Suntory conglomerate that makes soft drinks i...

Rebuilding Africa’s largest second-hand clothes market

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Butler travels to Kantamanto market in Accra, Ghana. 15 million used garments arrive in Ghana every week from all over the world - most ends up at...

What now for Canada?

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After Justin Trudeau resigned as prime minister last month, what does the in-tray look like for Canada’s next leader?The country is facing a major c...

Why do Germans take so much time off sick?

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The country’s sick leave policy is one of the most generous in the world.Employees get full pay for the first six weeks they’re off, after that th...

California’s insurance crisis

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands of homes burned to the ground in the recent wildfires in Los Angeles which will likely become the most expensive natural disaster in US hist...

Business Daily meets: GoFundMe's Tim Cadogan

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether its for medical expenses, college funds, charity campaigns, chances are you've been asked to donate to a fundraiser online.GoFundMe is one of ...

The gamification of fitness

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Advances in technology mean more people have devices which offer incentives and rewards for achieving fitness goals.From hi tech gyms to interactive h...

Cashing in on Ghana's cashews

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Butler travels to northern Ghana in search of one of the country’s growing exports. Cashew nuts have become a feature of crop production, but the...

Is X still good for brands?

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In November 2024, FC St Pauli became the first major football club to stop posting on X (formerly Twitter). In a statement, the leftwing Bundesliga cl...

Spain's squatting problem

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Squatting has a long history in Spain, often fuelled by high rates of homelessness. And the country’s ongoing housing crisis means that despite bein...

Business Daily meets: Peter Moore

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We hear how his British accent and 'scouse cockiness' led him from physical education teacher in the UK, to a sportswear executive in the US.And how a...

Are social scientists good for boardrooms?

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A 2020 Academy of Social Sciences report found that sociologists, economists and philosophers help companies improve productivity, enhance problem-sol...

India's cola wars

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, two multi-national giants Coca-Cola and Pepsi, have been competing for one of the world’s biggest consumer markets. Now they face tough...

Saudi Arabia's Hollywood dream

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re in Jeddah, looking at how Saudi Arabia went from a Kingdom where cinemas were banned to a rising star in the film industry. We hear from...

Guatemala's circular migration

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are in the Central American country of Guatemala to hear how temporary work permits to the United States are changing some Guatemalan’s lives. ...

Business Daily meets: Pascal Lamy

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The French businessman was Director-General of the WTO from 2005–2013, and European commissioner for trade for five years from 1999 – 2004. Ed But...

What next for US-Africa relations under a second Trump administration?

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We look at what a second Donald Trump presidency could mean for Africa, hearing from economists and business owners.We explore some of the existing tr...

What could tariffs mean for Canada?

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump has said he will impose new tariffs on goods entering the US from Canada on his first day in office. Tariffs are a central part of the Pr...

What could Donald Trump's return mean for Latin America?

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Even before taking office, President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose huge trade tariffs on Mexico, deport millions of undocumented Latino ...

How did global trade start?

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As US president-elect Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, global trade has become a contentious issue. Mr Trump has threatened to impos...

Business Daily meets: Jimmy Choo

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Fenwick meets the renowned fashion designer and shoemaker, Jimmy Choo. From learning the craft under his father's guidance in Malaysia, we hear ab...

Peru's new Chinese funded 'megaport'

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our second programme looking at the future of the world's ports, we head to the South American country at the centre of a global tug-of-war betwee...

How does port automation work?

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In October 2024, dockworkers in the US went on strike for three days.Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked out at 14 ma...

The cost of Valencia’s floods

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of October 2024, deadly flash floods and torrential rain hit the Valencia region of Spain. More than 220 people were killed. As well as cla...

What’s next for the global economy in 2025?

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How will countries handle challenges like rising debt, inflation, and political tensions? And what new opportunities might arise as the world adapts? ...

Business Daily meets: Dean Forbes

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We meet the CEO of software firm, Forterro.Dean Forbes twice became homeless as a teenager, then got dropped from a career as a professional footballe...

Putting a financial crash on stage

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We explore the ongoing fascination of the Lehman Brothers story.A play - The Lehman Trilogy - is currently being shown in London to five-star reviews....

Lapland: The world’s biggest Christmas economy?

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How has Lapland, the northernmost region of Finland, become a global hub for the Christmas economy? Known as the official home of Father Christmas,...

Why are kids asking for anti-ageing skincare?

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Skincare used to appeal to an older demographic, often with the aim of slowing down visible signs of ageing. But as trends in skincare have evolved, w...

Crisis at Northvolt

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in snowy Skellefteå in northern Sweden, where hundreds of people are looking for work after losing their jobs at Europe’s largest electric ...

Business Daily meets: Fintech founder Upasana Taku

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Upasana Taku is the co-founder of an app that changed the way millions of Indians use digital technology to make payments. Mobikwik now has more than ...

Has graphene lived up to the hype?

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was hailed as a wonder material that would transform industry – and all our lives.But 20 years on, companies are still racing to commercialise it...

Keeping the lights on in South Africa

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In July, South Africa unveiled a new coalition government, after the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party lost its majority in May's elections...

Making money from internet outrage

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do online platforms profit from our anger? In this episode, we explore the business of 'rage-baiting' – content designed to provoke outrage and ...

Is Donald Trump's comeback bad news for green energy?

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's return to the White House has raised big questions about what he'll do to the US' growing green energy sector. On the campaign trail he...

Business Daily meets: Uniqlo's Tadashi Yanai

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Japanese billionaire is the founder and president of Fast Retailing, parent company of Uniqlo.He's the richest man in Japan, and despite being in ...

Could footballers go on strike?

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this year, Manchester City midfielder Rodri issued a warning that players were "close" to taking strike action over their increased workload.R...

Sweden’s #softgirls trend

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We find out why, in a country famous for championing gender equality, some women are choosing to become stay-at-home wives and girlfriends.The social ...

Ghana’s illegal gold mines

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ghana is a global gold mining powerhouse and Africa's biggest producer. The informal mining sector of gold – known locally as “galamsey” - is a ...

Can Ghana’s economy recover?

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a two part series ahead of Ghana’s presidential election, we are in Accra asking how much the economy is influencing how people vote...

Business Daily meets: Giuseppe Lavazza

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We speak to the great-grandson of the Italian coffee legend, about growing a family business into a global brand, balancing tradition with innovation,...

Luxury advent calendars unwrapped

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Advent calendars have evolved from the simple cardboard doors or chocolate treats to a multimillion-dollar premium industry; with major companies usin...

Can Trump solve rising prices?

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the run up to the US election, prices of food, gas and housing were never far from voter’s minds. We head to Pennsylvania where food prices have ...

The cost of smog

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in Delhi, looking at the impact of extreme pollution levels on workers and businesses in recent weeks. Non-essential trucks have been banned f...

Selling The Hundred

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We look at England and Wales' new cricket format - which is now up for sale.The one hundred ball format was designed to attract news fans to the game....

Business Daily meets: Michael Johnson

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The legendary sprinter revolutionised athletics with his unique running style and record-breaking performances. Michael Johnson is a four-time Olympic...

The mysterious world of private members’ clubs

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a place where people meet to network and make connections - and most people have never set foot in one. These exclusive establishments, in citi...

Can battery-swapping boost electric car sales?

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in Madrid to discover a new way to power urban electric vehicles. No longer charging but swapping your batteries, or charging at your desk.We ...

The plan to rescue the Commonwealth Games

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A year ago, the Commonwealth Games looked dead and buried. The Australian state of Victoria had pulled out of hosting the 2026 edition due to spiralli...

Egypt's economy under pressure

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Suez Canal was once one of the busiest global shipping routes – a third of the world's shipping containers normally pass through it. Since the ...

Battling the world's most invasive aquatic plant

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was on a university trip that Kenyan entrepreneur Joseph Nguthiru first came across water hyacinth in Lake Naivasha.It is an incredibly harmful and...

How we fell for Fall

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From spiced lattes to scented candles, autumn has become a staple in marketing calendars and on social media. We speak to businesses who thrive at thi...

What’s holding back France and Germany?

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We look at the issues facing two of Europe’s major economies. Germany’s downturn has deepened with existential fears about its major export indust...

The wine industry's biggest challenge

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Climate change is changing the way winemakers plan, harvest and make their product. On the Greek island of Santorini we find out how new techniques of...

Argentina: Libertarian paradise?

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Attracted by Argentina’s right-wing libertarian president Javier Milei, and fearful of political breakdown and even the prospect of a widescale war ...

Business Daily meets: Astronaut Chris Hadfield

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Colonel Chris Hadfield is a former fighter pilot who became an astronaut and served as a commander of the International Space Station (ISS). While in ...

Building the superyachts

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They’re the kind of mega vessels which only a handful of people on the planet can afford. We go to the Netherlands, where building and maintaining t...

Seaweed: the super weed?

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a familiar feature of our oceans and beaches and yet its environmental impact has largely been overlooked. Now supporters say seaweed can help us...

Rail Baltica: Building a geopolitical railway

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We explore the largest infrastructure project in the history of the Baltic states - a new high-speed line connecting Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania wit...

Spotlight on the swing states

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this programme, we look at some of the key issues for voters in the crucial, so-called ‘swing states’ in the 2024 US Presidential Election. Fr...

Business Daily meets: Hello Kitty

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the character's 50th birthday, we hear from the boss of the Japanese company which created her. Sanrio CEO Tomokuni Tsuji took over from his grandf...

Spilling the tea on matcha

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once difficult to find outside of Japan, the green tea has made it onto the menus of major coffee chains. The matcha tea industry is projected to reac...

Investing in escape rooms

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They’re the interactive games where players race against the clock to solve puzzles and break free. And now major brands are tapping into the trend....

The Murdoch succession saga

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It has already inspired the hit HBO television series Succession, but now Rupert Murdoch’s family drama is playing out in real life in a courtroom i...

The battle for US Steel

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We look at how some leaders in the battleground state of Pennsylvania are fighting for the approval of a deal for a Japanese company to purchase US St...

Business Daily meets: Sandra Uwera

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From growing up as a refugee to leading the most recognised sustainability label in the world, Sandra Uwera talks about the challenges she's faced, an...

Fixing water

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we look at some ingenious solutions to water related problems. We start our aquatic journey by going on a tour of one of Victoria...

US Election: Cross-border trade

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the second of a two-part series, we travel to the US-Canada border to find out what people, businesses and industries are thinking ahead of the US ...

US Election: Meet the neighbours

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US presidential election on 5 November 2024 will have major consequences for its neighbours, Canada and Mexico. Trade, immigration, and diplomatic...

What is new in the auto industry?

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Theo Leggett reports on the latest trends and concerns preoccupying the automobile industry at this year’s Paris Motor Show. Chinese electric vehicl...

Business Daily meets: F1's James Vowles

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We meet the Team Principal at Williams Racing - who says he's determined to restore one of Formula 1’s most historic teams to its former glory.From ...

The growth of grief tech

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We look at a growing trend using artificial intelligence (AI) to 'connect' people to loved ones who have died.The grief tech sector, also called "deat...

US Election: Meet the retailers

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We get the views of three American retailers - how do they see the economy and what do they want from the next US president?We hear from a department ...