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John Pagano: the CEO trying to grow Saudi tourism
We meet the real estate developer who’s been tasked with turning Saudi Arabia into a global tourism hub.
It is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin...
The cost of Australia’s social media ban
This week, the country becomes the first in the world to implement a social media ban for under 16s.
We look at the impact on content creators,...
Miishe Addy: from Silicon Valley to Accra
Miishe Addy started her first company in California’s Silicon Valley followed by another business in Accra, Ghana. Now, she runs one of Africa’s faste...
The making of a World Cup
Whether you call it football or soccer, next summer, the US, Mexico and Canada will host the FIFA World Cup. It’s the first time three countries have...
Welcome to 'Bitcoin city'
In Lugano, Switzerland, the cryptocurrency is accepted in some shops and for local municipal services.
But the drive towards using what can ofte...
What's happened to Europe's air traffic controllers?
Staff shortages and strikes are leaving passengers and airlines frustrated. So why are there such problems in recruitment?
Industry bodies esti...
Business Daily meets: Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales
We hear how a free online encyclopaedia, run by volunteers, became one of the internet's most popular sites.
Co-founder Jimmy Wales tells about...
The cocoa conundrum
Can Europe be weaned off cheap chocolate? EU efforts to block cocoa linked to deforestation were due to come into force at the end of this year – but...
Is this the end for South East Asia's scam centres?
It’s one of the biggest human trafficking operations of modern times. Scam centres across South East Asia have been making hundreds of billions of dol...
Monetising Machu Picchu
Peru is home to Machu Picchu - the ancient Inca city in the Andes mountains.
It's one of the seven wonders of the world, and a UNESCO World Her...
What happens when the aid money runs out?
In the second of our two-part series on tightening aid budgets, Sam Fenwick explores what shrinking donor support means for global health — from the s...
What's next for USAID funded projects?
We examine the fallout from the cuts to US foreign aid.
We meet projects in Rwanda and Nepal that were close to shutting down - and hear the sto...
Is cricket financially healthy?
One of world sport's biggest rivalries gets underway this week, with England and Australia going head to head in the Ashes. Most matches will last aro...
A special interview with Google CEO Sundar Pichai
We speak to the tech executive leading Google and its parent company Alphabet Inc.
Sundar Pichai gives us his take on the 'AI bubble', saying n...
Can global shipping go green?
After the collapse of a landmark deal, with opposition from both the US and Saudi Arabia, we hear from those in the industry.
What's next for...
Business Daily meets: the ex-soldier building weapons
As war becomes more high tech than ever, artificial intelligence companies are making software which is increasingly being used on the battlefield.
What is oshikatsu and can it boost Japan's economy?
The superfan culture involves doing everything you can to be closer to your idols - often through concerts, merchandise, and streaming support.
...
A fresh start for the carbon market?
We find out whether new rules could allow it to move away distance itself from previous accusations of "greenwashing" and fraud?
There have be...
What’s gone wrong with the Dutch power supply?
As the country shifts away from fossil fuels, thousands of homes and businesses have been left on waiting lists to connect to its electricity grid.
Business Daily meets: Tim Brown, co-founder of Allbirds
Tim Brown is a former footballer who went on to co-found Allbirds, a billion-dollar brand known for its woollen shoes.
We hear how Tim balanced...
Why are analogue cameras experiencing a comeback?
We go to the heart of street photography in Berlin, Germany, to visit an independent camera shop where sales of analogue cameras are flying because of...
Raising Japan’s female leaders
We find out why the country Japan ranks so poorly in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Index and hear about what’s being done to change things
Is the AI boom a bubble?
When is a bubble a bubble? When is hype around a new technology signalling the dawn of a new industrial revolution? We assess the arguments for and ag...
Is this New York’s cost of living election?
New York City is in the midst of a cost of living crunch. As a result, the race to become its next mayor this week has been dominated by how to make t...
Business Daily meets: Harry Stine
We speak to the American founder and CEO of Stine Seed, the largest private seed company in the world, Stine Seed Company.
Harry Stine recall...
Can Canada become an energy superpower?
As Canada’s trade war with the US rumbles on, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced ambitions for the country to become an "energy superpower" in c...
Afghanistan: can its private sector step up?
Since the Taliban took over from a US-led government in Afghanistan in 2021, the economic challenges facing the country have been huge. The amount of...
The blurring of K-beauty
Renowned for its multi-step skincare routine and its foundation in the ever trendy Korean culture, K-beauty has become a multi-billion dollar industry...
The two-year Tesla strike
We head to Sweden where a handful of mechanics are taking on one of the world’s richest companies - and the world's richest man Elon Musk.
The s...