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World Business Report Episodes

  1. The rise of essential oils

    We ask if the growth in use of essential oils leads to over-exploitation of some plants.

  2. The rise of digital doctors

    With online medical appointments growing, are they as good or secure as the real thing?

  3. The rise of Alibaba

    As the Chinese internet giant Alibaba releases its latest figures, we look at its rise.

  4. The race to combat Ebola

    Despite available vaccines, the latest Ebola outbreak shows no sign of being contained.

  5. The quest to tax the tech titans

    There's an intense economic debate over whether and how to make tech giants pay more tax.

  6. The promise and potential pitfalls of contact-tracing apps

    As contact tracing apps roll out we ask if they will be a way out of coronavirus lockdown

  7. The potential of wind power

    Offshore wind energy could be a trillion dollar industry in 20 years, so will it happen?

  8. The potential of elephant grass as fuel

    In the fight against climate change, some see potential in elephant grass as a clean fuel.

  9. The potential for tech entrepreneurship in Africa

    The tech sector in Africa is seen by many as having great potential, and we find out why.

  10. The potential for hydrogen-powered cars

    We examine the pros and cons of hydrogen-powered cars and ask if they will ever catch on.

  11. The Perils of Protecting Against Pirates

    We report on the anti-piracy ship whose crew faces five years in an Indian jail.

  12. The pandemic a year on

    A year on from the WHO declaring Covid 19 a pandemic, we examine the economic impact.

  13. The pandemic a year on

    A year on from the WHO declaring Covid 19 a pandemic, we examine the economic impact

  14. The Olympic Countdown - is Rio ready?

    A report on how the prospect of hosting the Olympics is lifting the economic gloom.

  15. The oil and gas industry face more aggressive taxation

    The oil giant BP has reported global profits of about 7 billion pounds.

  16. The new gold rush

    We explore the safest destinations for your money during turbulent times

  17. The motor show returns to Munich

    The International Mobility Show returns to Munich - the first since the pandemic began.

  18. The latest on the US covid relief bill

    A row over coronavirus relief payments in the US is raging.

  19. The latest on the coronavirus vaccines

    What sort of an economic recovery will we see if the vaccines are effective?

  20. The latest from Wall Street

    Doug McIntyre, from 24/7 Wall Street has the latest from the US markets.

  21. The latest from Kyiv and Kharkiv

    We hear the latest on the ground from Lyse Doucet in Kyiv and Sarah Rainsford in Kharkiv

  22. The last VW Beetle rolls off the production line

    After 80 years in production, VW halts production of the iconic bug-shaped car.

  23. The kink in the food delivery business

    We look at the astonishing growth of food delivery companies - and their weaknesses

  24. The Japan-South Korea trade dispute explained

    A trade dispute between Japan and South Korea has led to boycotts of Japanese goods.

  25. The internet's carbon footprint

    Amid concern about energy consumed to power the internet, we consider the growing impact.

  26. The impact of the Sony Walkman

    On the 40th anniversary of Sony's Walkman cassette player, we look at the device's impact

  27. The impact of extreme weather on Africa

    What can governments and agencies do to minimise the impact of extreme weather on Africa?

  28. The impact of climate change on farming

    As Europe endures a heatwave, we examine the impact of climate change on food production.

  29. The Impact of Advertising on US Politics

    Billions of dollars are spent on advertising in US presidential election years.

  30. The high cost of rent for students

    Is the best education only available to the wealthy?

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