BBC World Service - Business Daily

Why big data is so big

The big data revolution - how knowledge isn't just power, its money too.

Why Chinese leaders like Xi Jinping are so uncharismatic.

Could a criminal background be better training for entrepreneurship than an MBA?

Lessons from a former hostage negotiator on persuasion techniques in business.

The consequences of debt default: can Argentina fight off the vultures?

By some measures America's economy is in a worse state than Spain or Portugal.

How can we ensure that big international companies pay their fair share of tax?

Could a legalised drugs industry bring in new taxes to boost the public purse?

How will China's new leaders tackle its economic problems?

What does Obama's re-election mean for America's economy and for the world?