World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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Saudi Aramco flotation values oil giant at $1.7tn
Saudi Arabia has placed a preliminary valuation on state oil company Aramco.
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Should the wealthy pay more tax?
We consider the idea of a wealth tax proposed by some in the US presidential race
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Should the wealthy pay more tax?
We consider the idea of a wealth tax proposed by some in the US presidential race
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The potential of elephant grass as fuel
In the fight against climate change, some see potential in elephant grass as a clean fuel
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The potential of elephant grass as fuel
In the fight against climate change, some see potential in elephant grass as a clean fuel
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The impact of extreme weather on Africa
What can governments and agencies do to minimise the impact of extreme weather on Africa?
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The impact of extreme weather on Africa
What can governments and agencies do to minimise the impact of extreme weather on Africa?
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US hopes to mediate on Ethiopia dam
The US is trying to mediate in a row over Ethiopia's Renaissance Dam
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US hopes to mediate on Ethiopia dam
The US is trying to mediate in a row over Ethiopia's Renaissance Dam
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Where next for Lebanon?
After weeks of street protests over Lebanon's economy, we ask where next for the country?
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Where next for Lebanon?
After weeks of street protests over Lebanon's economy, we ask where next for the country?
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Saudi Aramco unveils some of its public listing plan
The oil giant has published more details of its planned stock market flotation
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Brazil's former President, Lula, released from jail
Brazil's former President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has been freed from jail.
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Spain heads to the polls
As voters in Spain head to the polls on Sunday we look at the economic arguments in play
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Should Facebook be broken up?
Some in the US are arguing for the break-up of Facebook, so we consider the arguments
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Should Facebook be broken up?
Some in the US are arguing for the break-up of Facebook, so we consider the arguments
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Is Fitbit worth $2.1bn?
After Google bought fitness tracker firm Fitbit for $2.1bn, we ask if it's worth it
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Is Fitbit worth $2.1bn?
After Google bought fitness tracker firm Fitbit for $2.1bn, we ask if it's worth it
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Shipping industry faces tougher fuel regulation
We look at the impact new rules aimed at curbing pollution could have on shipping
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Shipping industry faces tougher fuel regulation
We look at the impact new rules aimed at curbing pollution could have on shipping
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Has the traditional book triumphed over the e-reader?
When e-readers came out, many predicted the demise of the book, but paper has fought back
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Has the traditional book triumphed over the e-reader?
When e-readers came out, many predicted the demise of the book, but paper has fought back
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Saudi Aramco to go public
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has confirmed it is planning to list on the Riyadh stock exchange
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Africa's first commercial DNA biobank
We look at the challenges with collecting DNA and medical breakthroughs that might ensue
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Africa's first commercial DNA biobank
We look at the challenges with collecting DNA and medical breakthroughs that might ensue
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The rise of Alibaba
As the Chinese internet giant Alibaba releases its latest figures, we look at its rise
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The rise of Alibaba
As the Chinese internet giant Alibaba releases its latest figures, we look at its rise
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Finding new global markets for sport
In an highly competitive world, we ask how sports can expand to develop in new markets
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Finding new global markets for sport
In an highly competitive world, we ask how sports can expand to develop in new markets
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What makes an eco-home?
We hear what makes an eco-home, and find out why properties miss the energy saving mark