Business Daily

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The cost of migration: The journey
We're on board a charity rescue ship in the Mediterranean
18 Sep 2023,17 mins
Business Daily meets: Mohit Lad
We meet the co-founder and CEO of tech start-up, ThousandEyes
15 Sep 2023,17 mins
Syria's broken economy
We hear from people protesting in government-controlled Sweida
14 Sep 2023,17 mins
K-Pop: Going green?
We find out why fans buy so many albums just to throw them away - and what's the solution
13 Sep 2023,17 mins
Business Daily meets: Desmond Shum
An insider's glimpse into corruption in China
12 Sep 2023,17 mins
Guyana: The world’s fastest-growing economy
We talk to the president of the tiny country which is having an oil boom
11 Sep 2023,17 mins
Business and Science: Communicating science
We meet the people building careers and businesses helping us understand the world
08 Sep 2023,17 mins
Business and science: Quantum computing around the world
It's the cutting edge of computing - but is it actually making any money?
07 Sep 2023,17 mins
Business and science: What is quantum computing?
We go to see one of the super-fast computers in action.
06 Sep 2023,17 mins
Business and science: How risky is SynBio?
Synthetic biology is a fast growing industry, but who is regulating it?
05 Sep 2023,17 mins
Business and science: What you need to know about SynBio
We explore the synthetic biology industry, estimated to soon be worth $30bn
04 Sep 2023,17 mins
Cutting waste in the beauty industry
We meet the Nordic tech companies trying to personalise the way we shop
01 Sep 2023,17 mins
The row over Uruguay's pulp mills
Is the paper industry using too much water at a time of drought?
31 Aug 2023,17 mins
The importance of sleep
We look at the economic benefits of getting a good night’s rest
30 Aug 2023,17 mins
The UNESCO effect
What are the consequences of being designated a World Heritage site?
29 Aug 2023,17 mins
Ireland's data centre boom
These tech powerhouses bring in money and jobs but can be environmentally problematic
28 Aug 2023,17 mins
Swiftonomics
Taylor Swift's Eras tour will make a record amount of money - but how?
25 Aug 2023,17 mins
The end of the office?
We find out whether the coronavirus pandemic has changed working habits for good
24 Aug 2023,17 mins
The return of the wine cork
We visit the world's largest cork producing region in Portugal where business is booming.
23 Aug 2023,17 mins
What should I eat on a night shift?
We look at the impact of working irregular hours
22 Aug 2023,17 mins
Is Bangladesh ready for digital only banks?
Can you ensure financial inclusion for everyone when moving away from traditional banks?
21 Aug 2023,17 mins
Picture perfect cakes and cafes
How tastes and habits are changing when it comes to buying and eating cakes and puddings.
18 Aug 2023,17 mins
Giving cash directly - the future of aid?
We look at the best way to help people in need
17 Aug 2023,17 mins
Business daily meets: Ida Tin
The woman who invented Femtech and co-founded one of the first period tracking apps.
16 Aug 2023,17 mins
China's rising youth unemployment: Part 2
Time for a new economic plan?
15 Aug 2023,17 mins
China's rising youth unemployment: Part 1
Is trouble brewing for the world’s second largest economy?
14 Aug 2023,17 mins
Business Daily meets: The rum distillers
Paul and Jacine Rutasikwa turned a side hustle into a full-time business.
11 Aug 2023,17 mins
Business Daily meets: Mattel's CEO
Ynon Kreiz on transforming Barbie into a movie
10 Aug 2023,17 mins
Business Daily meets: Sir Robin Millar
The record producer was behind hits such as Smooth Operator.
09 Aug 2023,17 mins
Business Daily meets: Kelly Hoppen
We meet one of the world's leading interior designers.
08 Aug 2023,17 mins