World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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A truce in the US-China trade war?
With a deal due to be signed between the US and China, we ask if the trade war is ending
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Scotch whisky makers urge US to drop tariffs
Whisky distillers from Scotland are in the United States lobbying for an end to tariffs.
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Could free public transport catch on?
We assess whether free public transport, available in a few locations, could catch on
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China and US to agree trade deal 'phase one'
The two countries will restart twice-a-year talks to resolve economic disputes.
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The potential for tech entrepreneurship in Africa
The tech sector in Africa is seen by many as having great potential, and we find out why
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The potential for tech entrepreneurship in Africa
The tech sector in Africa is seen by many as having great potential, and we find out why
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Cocoa collaboration could raise chocolate prices
Ghana and the Ivory Coast are to charge a higher price for cocoa to tackle farmer poverty
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Cocoa collaboration could raise chocolate prices
Ghana and the Ivory Coast are to charge a higher price for cocoa to tackle farmer poverty
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Can planting trees tackle climate change?
We examine the extent to which planting trees could help to mitigate climate change
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Can planting trees tackle climate change?
We examine the extent to which planting trees could help to mitigate climate change
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Could business help make society more equal?
We ask whether the business community should be doing more to make society more equal
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Could business help make society more equal?
We ask whether the business community should be doing more to make society more equal
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Tensions escalate between the US and Iran
Tensions escalate between the US and Iran, with investors flocking to gold.
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Tensions escalate between the US and Iran
Tensions escalate between the US and Iran, with investors flocking to gold.
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Iran-US tensions ripples across world
Iran vows revenge for a US strike on its top military general
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The potential of wind power
Offshore wind energy could be a trillion dollar industry in 20 years, so will it happen?
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The potential of wind power
Offshore wind energy could be a trillion dollar industry in 20 years, so will it happen?
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Morocco's phosphates industry
Phosphates account for 20% of Morocco's exports, but not without controversy
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Morocco's phosphates industry
Phosphates account for 20% of Morocco's exports, but not without controversy
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Rights of Nature
If nature had the same legal status as humans, would it be better protected?
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Rights of Nature
If nature had the same legal status as humans, would it be better protected?
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How lucrative is Hogmanay for Scotland?
Hogmanay celebrations in Scotland are famed for welcoming the new year with aplomb
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How lucrative is Hogmanay for Scotland?
Hogmanay celebrations in Scotland are famed for welcoming the new year with aplomb
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Scotland: Housing and Regeneration
The first of two special editions from Scotland looking at housing and regeneration
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Scotland: Housing and Regeneration
The first of two special editions from Scotland looking at housing and regeneration
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Expanding airlines in Africa
The development of aviation in Africa faces barriers like high taxes and mismanagement.
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The business of board games
We look at the global board games industry, estimated to be worth $12bn by 2023
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The business of board games
We look at the global board games industry, estimated to be worth $12bn by 2023
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The changing face of paternity leave
Although more firms offer paternity leave for dads, we find out why many don't take it up
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The changing face of paternity leave
Although more firms offer paternity leave for dads, we find out why many don't take it up