World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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South Africa budget: state energy firm granted $5bn bail out
Around 19 million Russians are now believed to be living below the poverty line.
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South Africa and EU reach deal over stranded citrus
South Africa and the EU reach a deal over tonnes of fruit stranded in European ports
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Soldiers mass on The Gambia's borders
Soldiers mass on The Gambia's borders
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Solar power could be 'king'
The International Energy Agency says solar power could become a leading power source
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Societe Generale Reaches Settlement With Libya
French bank Societe Generale is to pay more than $1bn to settle a legal dispute in Libya.
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Social media in Afghanistan
As Facebook blocks Taliban content we look at the role of social media in Afghanistan
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Snoop Dogg acquires Death Row Records
US rapper Snoop Dogg has acquired Death Row Records, the label that launched his career.
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Snapchat Owner’s Shares Surge In Stockmarket Debut
Snap IPO; Macron's economic policies; Trump to get tough on WTO; Uganda says buy local
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Snapchat 'Files for Stock Market Float'
The widely reported filing to the US stock market could value the firm at $25 billion.
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Slack prepares to list on NY Stock Exchange
The messaging app Slack will list in New York on Thursday
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Six months of war in Ukraine
Inflation, food insecurity and an energy crisis have worsened since the start of the war
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Sir Philip Green Left BHS on 'Life Support', MPs Find
British MPs attack the retail tycoon Sir Philip Green after the collapse of BHS.
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Sinking ship sparks environmental concerns
A ship carrying chemicals and plastics is sinking off the Sir Lankan coast
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Sinking Oil Price Erodes US Shale Profits
America's shale oil drillers are struggling to make a profit as crude prices slide.
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Single-Use Plastic Ban Backed by Euro MPs
Plastic items such as cutlery would be banned in the EU under plans approved by MEPs.
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Silver hits eight year peak
In the latest social media-driven surge, the silver price has risen 11%
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Silent strike in Myanmar
Anti-coup activists have protested against Myanmar's leaders by enacting a silent strike.
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Signs of life in China's economy
We take the temperature of China's economy amid signs it is sputtering back into life.
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Sierra Leone's Struggling Mining Sector
Marie Keyworth is in Sierra Leone finding out if the mining industry can recover.
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Shutdown Hits US as Working Week Starts
Many US federal services are closed on Monday as politicians try to agree a budget
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Should the wealthy pay more tax?
We consider the idea of a wealth tax proposed by some in the US presidential race.
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Should Spotify be called a platform or a publisher?
Spotify seeks to limit damage after a Coronavirus row over its star podcaster.
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Should Facebook be broken up?
Some in the US are arguing for the break-up of Facebook, so we consider the arguments.
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Shorter working week for crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka approves four-day week for public sector workers to help tackle fuel crisis
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Shoppers Catch Black Friday Retail Fever
Shoppers Catch Black Friday Retail Fever
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Shock as Austrian Chancellor Faymann Resigns
Werner Faymann says he's lost the support of his party colleagues.
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Shipping wars in the Gulf
Greece accuses Iran of piracy after the seizure of two of its ships.
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Shipping Industry Reaches Climate Agreement
The deal aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships by at least 50% by 2050
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Shipping industry faces tougher fuel regulation
We look at the impact new rules aimed at curbing pollution could have on shipping.
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Shipping Firm Thrown Lifeline
The bankrupt shipping company Hanjin could get a lifeline from South Korea's government.