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Is this New York’s cost of living election?
We look at why political newcomer Zohran Mamdani is leading the race
03 Nov 2025,17 mins
Business Daily meets: Harry Stine
We speak to the American founder and CEO of the largest private seed company in the world
31 Oct 2025,17 mins
Can Canada become an energy superpower?
Amidst a US trade-war, Prime Minister Mark Carney has set out big ambitions
30 Oct 2025,17 mins
Afghanistan: Can its private sector step up?
We examine the role that businesses could play in helping the country's economy recover
29 Oct 2025,17 mins
The blurring of K-beauty
As the trend goes global, are the products starting to lose their Korean identity?
28 Oct 2025,17 mins
The two-year Tesla strike
Mechanics in Sweden are taking on one of the world's richest companies
27 Oct 2025,19 mins
Business Daily meets: Pinterest CEO Bill Ready
From fixing cars in Kentucky to leading one of the world’s biggest social platforms
24 Oct 2025,17 mins
The Americans investing in British football
What's the appeal for private equity firms and Hollywood stars?
23 Oct 2025,18 mins
Can you buy your way into a job?
In a tough employment market, applicants are spending money to try and get ahead
22 Oct 2025,17 mins
Why are medical students going to Bulgaria?
We head to the Eastern European country to find out why it's become so popular
21 Oct 2025,17 mins
Can China’s debt problem be solved?
It's one of the biggest factors affecting the country's economy
20 Oct 2025,17 mins
Business Daily meets: Lamborghini's Stephan Winklemann
The boss of the luxury supercar brand tells about his journey from paratrooper to CEO
17 Oct 2025,17 mins
God in your pocket
Religion-based apps are growing. Can a smartphone bring spiritual fulfilment?
16 Oct 2025,21 mins
What's going on with Indonesia's economy?
Amidst violent protests and rising living costs, we hear what life is like for businesses
15 Oct 2025,17 mins
Has Canada lost its trade war with the US?
Tariffs have now been dropped on a long list of US products
14 Oct 2025,17 mins
Thailand’s debt spiral
The country has one of the highest levels of consumer debt in the world
13 Oct 2025,17 mins
Business Daily meets: Fani Titi, Investec CEO
The South African grew up on a farm under the racist apartheid system
10 Oct 2025,17 mins
Small country: Big tariffs
The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
09 Oct 2025,17 mins
Should we expect more airline delays?
As technology becomes more unreliable, we look at the impact on passengers
08 Oct 2025,17 mins
The cost of a shutdown
How is the US economy affected by the collapse in funding for government services?
07 Oct 2025,19 mins
Afghanistan: Women disconnected
The chance to work or to learn is becoming nearly impossible
06 Oct 2025,17 mins
Business Daily meets: Thailand's Chef Pam
Pichaya Soontornyanakij was voted the world's best female chef by 1000-plus gastronomists
03 Oct 2025,19 mins
Trump's green retreat
Subsidies for renewable technologies introduced by President Biden are being cancelled
02 Oct 2025,17 mins
Fighting economic abuse
What happens when a controlling partner takes over your income and spending?
01 Oct 2025,17 mins
Keeping Chile's older workers... working
The country has one of the fastest growing aging populations in the region
30 Sep 2025,17 mins
Is France failing its older workers?
It's got some of the worst employment statistics in the world for people aged 48 to 55
29 Sep 2025,18 mins
Business Daily meets: Rahul Vatts
The telecoms exec has seen India turn into one of the world’s largest digital markets
26 Sep 2025,18 mins
Home is where the debt is
We head to the US where prices are rising and supply can't keep up with demand
25 Sep 2025,17 mins
The growth of barefoot shoes
Once a niche product for runners, the footwear is now crossing into the mainstream
24 Sep 2025,17 mins
Cyprus has a 'brain gain' plan
We look at how the country is trying to lure people back home
23 Sep 2025,17 mins