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Germany turns to India for skilled workers
There aren't enough people entering the labour market to replace those retiring
17 Mar 2026,17 mins
China’s new economic reality
What do the latest “Two Sessions” tell us about the world’s second-largest economy?
16 Mar 2026,17 mins
Starting a jet company against the odds
We meet the founder of JetSetGo, one of India's largest private aviation companies
13 Mar 2026,17 mins
How is the world feeling the impact of rising oil prices?
The effects of the conflict are being felt much further than the Middle East
12 Mar 2026,18 mins
Kidnapping for ransom
In places like West Africa, it's a growing criminal industry
11 Mar 2026,17 mins
Why are more people suing businesses?
We examine the rise in the number of people collectively fighting legal cases for redress
10 Mar 2026,17 mins
The book that built the modern economy
Wealth of Nations 250 years on: what’s the state of Adam Smith’s free market today?
09 Mar 2026,17 mins
Finding peace through chocolate
The family that lost its chocolate business in Syria’s war but rebuilt it in Canada
06 Mar 2026,23 mins
Can the Gulf stay open for business?
We explore whether the Gulf can keep its reputation as a safe place to invest
05 Mar 2026,17 mins
Are weight-loss drugs reshaping business?
How a change in habits appears to be opening up new economic opportunities
04 Mar 2026,17 mins
The worldwide weight-loss revolution
Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound are reshaping global obesity treatment
03 Mar 2026,17 mins
Weight-loss drugs. Who pays?
Weight-loss drugs have transformed lives but unleashed a debate about should pay for them
02 Mar 2026,17 mins
How a spiked drink led to a startup
We meet founder Shirah Benarde, who set up NightCap, which has grown into a global brand
27 Feb 2026,22 mins
How modular homes are rebuilding Portugal’s ruins
Concrete’s carbon footprint is turning architects towards forests
26 Feb 2026,17 mins
Are passengers ready for digital borders?
Electronic travel authorisation schemes are becoming more common globally
25 Feb 2026,17 mins
Why 'scarcity mindset' still persists in India
Even as incomes and the economy grow, for many the fear of not having enough remains
24 Feb 2026,17 mins
The deepfake CEOs
Fraudsters are using deepfake videos of company bosses to steal millions from firms
23 Feb 2026,17 mins
Canva CEO Melanie Perkins
We meet the co-founder and boss of the $40bn graphic design platform
20 Feb 2026,17 mins
Why is India striking so many trade deals?
In just a few months, the country has signed or advanced several major deals
19 Feb 2026,17 mins
Why are so many French restaurants closing?
Bistros serving traditional cuisine are closing at a rate of about 25 a day
18 Feb 2026,17 mins
How ethical is 'ethical' investing?
Critics say it is hard to know what is truly sustainable and what’s just clever marketing
17 Feb 2026,17 mins
Is AI about to transform food production?
Farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence-powered machines to boost business
16 Feb 2026,18 mins
The banker who loaned to women when no one else would
We meet Dr Jennifer Riria, one of Africa's leading female entrepreneurs
13 Feb 2026,17 mins
What next for Venezuela?
The country appears to be pursuing a new economic path
12 Feb 2026,18 mins
Biohacking: Where fad meets finance?
The industry that promises to optimise you with supplements, treatments and gadgets
11 Feb 2026,17 mins
After the cyclone: Can Sri Lanka’s economy recover?
The country's reeling after devastating storms in late 2025
10 Feb 2026,17 mins
Is Poland’s “economic miracle” for real?
The country's economy is expected to be the fastest-growing in Europe this year
09 Feb 2026,16 mins
The ex-ballerina betting big on prediction markets
We speak to Luana Lopes Lara, whose firm Kalshi lets users trade on the outcome of events
06 Feb 2026,17 mins
Japan's economic crossroads
Can the country finally move beyond the "lost decades"?
05 Feb 2026,17 mins
Spain's economic case for more migration
Key sectors face hiring challenges amid a strong national economy
04 Feb 2026,17 mins