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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

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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

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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 ...

Man City v Premier League

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We look into the implications of what has been described as sport's 'trial of the century'If Manchester City are found guilty of breaching the English...

How can night shifts be made safer for women in India?

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

People have been participating in mass rallies in India seeking justice for a young medical trainee who was raped and murdered in a hospital. It’s p...

Business Daily meets Nagi Maehashi, owner of RecipeTin Eats

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ruth Alexander talks to Nagi Maehashi, founder of the hit food site, RecipeTin Eats. Back in 2014, Nagi gave up a high-flying job in corporate finance...

What’s the future of F1 in Spain?

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We look at the impact of a new 10 year deal with Madrid - does it mean one of the longest-serving venues - Barcelona - will lose out?We speak to busin...

How IKEA built its brand

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The minimalist, flat-packed furniture company has revolutionised living spaces globally. Originating from a small Swedish farm in the 1940s, it quickl...

Ferry frustration

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Islands around the world rely on ships as their lifeline service - for everything from their domestic supplies, to making hospital visits, as well as ...

The cities selling homes for one dollar

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is selling off abandoned homes for a dollar or a pound the answer to invigorating a city? We meet some of the people in the port cities of Baltimore i...

Shipwrecks: Business Daily meets a treasure hunter

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carl Allen is a multi-millionaire former businessman who ran a trash bag company in the US. He's now the owner of an island in the Bahamas, a philanth...

Shipwrecks: Who owns the sunken treasure?

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are more than three million vessels on the world's sea beds, and plenty of explorers looking for them. But if they find something valuable, do t...

Shipwrecks: The search for the San José

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of our three part series looking at the money behind shipwrecks, we start with what's been called "the most valuable shipwreck in the wor...

Rebuilding Canada's tourism industry

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the second largest landmass in the world, famous for its lakes and spectacular forests, yet Canada’s travel industry has faced challenges sin...

Is business ready for 6G?

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the world gradually adopts 5G, there’s already talk of the next generation. It’ll be around 2030 before 6G arrives, but network operators in Ja...

Why we can't stop using corporate jargon

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever been stuck in a meeting drowning in buzzwords? Terms like "synergies", "low-hanging fruit" or "deliverables"? They're just a few examples of corp...

Has capitalism lost its way?

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former fund manager Ruchir Sharma spent most of his career as a money manager on Wall Street. Lately though, he’s become a fierce critic of modern c...

The cost of preserving our heritage

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We visit an archaeological dig and meet the heritage consultants who ‘rescue history’ before the developers move in. In wealthy countries, these ...

The new space race

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, as well companies like Boeing, believe a future where more satellites are put in orbit, alongside new spac...

Does Vietnam's economic future still look bright?

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Vietnam has enjoyed more than 6% annual growth every year for the last thirty years or more, a staggering growth path, transforming one of Asia’s po...

Business Daily meets Booking.com CEO Glenn Fogel

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From experiencing a stroke at the age of 17, to various corporate jobs that never quite fit, we hear about Glenn Fogel's journey to becoming CEO of Bo...

Tech titans and the race for the White House

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tech titan Elon Musk says he’s backing Donald Trump to win the US election this November. But is he representative of what the wider industry thinks...

WNBA: Is success leading to profit?

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 2024 women's basketball season has broken records from attendances at matches, to points scored by rookie Caitlin Clark. As it draws to a close, ...

Can 24-hour drinking zones transform a city?

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Paraguay to Portugal, Tokyo to Tel Aviv, more than 80 cities and countries around the world have introduced a ‘mayor for the night’. Several ...

What is GPS jamming?

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We use global positioning systems (GPS) for our sat navs and our mobile phones, and it's used extensively in aviation and shipping navigation.But what...

Business Daily meets: DHL's CEO Tobias Meyer

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the world's biggest logistics firms sits down with us to talk about freight costs, the German economy and his route to success. DHL employs mor...

The pressure on prop makers

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What links the lightsabre, Scream mask and Wilson the volleyball? They’re all film props - objects that help bring stories to life on screen. Behind...

The Titanic: an enduring fascination

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

RMS Titanic sank on 15 April 1912 claiming the lives of more than 1500 people. Just over 700 survived the disaster. The events surrounding the sinking...

Is the ticket industry broken?

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2023 was a record year of live music, with an all-time high in worldwide ticket sales. Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s world tours broke records, howeve...

US Election: Spending on TV advertising

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The campaign teams supporting Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the race to the White House are expected to spend a total of more than $10 billion.A j...

Business Daily meets: Whoop founder Will Ahmed

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

They’re the 300 dollar subscription fitness bands being worn by a host of celebrity-backers in 2024. But who is the business leader behind the billi...

What's next for Bangladesh's economy?

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After protests and political turmoil, we look at the challenges facing the new interim government.We'll hear from the biggest suppliers to global fast...

How manifesting became big business

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande and even Donald Trump have signed up to the manifesting philosophy - the trend in believing that dreams can come true i...

Europe's fastest-growing tourist destination

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As many countries and cities around the world rally against over tourism, we're in Albania which is investing huge sums in growing its infrastructure ...

US Election: The view from the fields

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We hear from farmers in Montana, Iowa and Georgia. What do they want to hear from the presidential candidates ahead of the US election?Presenter: Ed B...

Business Daily meets: Football agent Kees Vos

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is transfer deadline day for football's most competitive league - the Premier League - when clubs can add players to their squad who were previousl...

Is it getting too hot to work?

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As temperatures rise, productivity falls.Extreme global temperatures are draining tens of billions of dollars in economic productivity every year from...

The short-term rental clamp down

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cities and countries across the world are bringing in measures to restrict the type of lets popularised by companies like Airbnb and Vrbo.The regulati...

Have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough?

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chocolate is very important to Switzerland’s economy: with more than 200,000 metric tonnes produced each year, sales are worth almost $2 billion. Bu...

Business Daily meets: Brent Wisner

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US-based lawyer and managing partner at litigation firm Wisner Baum, in Los Angeles, has made his name taking on large pharmaceutical companies in...

Why is Chinese EV giant BYD moving into Turkey?

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in Manisa on Turkey’s west coast. It’s one of the country’s manufacturing centres for home appliances like washers, dryers, and refriger...

Remittances: Sending money back home

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Each year millions of Indians go abroad to study and work. A lot of them end up sending money back home, a transfer known as remittances. The money is...