World Business Report Episodes Episode guide
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The pandemic a year on
A year on from the WHO declaring Covid 19 a pandemic, we examine the economic impact.
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The pandemic a year on
A year on from the WHO declaring Covid 19 a pandemic, we examine the economic impact
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The Olympic Countdown - is Rio ready?
A report on how the prospect of hosting the Olympics is lifting the economic gloom.
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The oil and gas industry face more aggressive taxation
The oil giant BP has reported global profits of about 7 billion pounds.
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The new gold rush
We explore the safest destinations for your money during turbulent times
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The motor show returns to Munich
The International Mobility Show returns to Munich - the first since the pandemic began.
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The latest on the US covid relief bill
A row over coronavirus relief payments in the US is raging.
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The latest on the coronavirus vaccines
What sort of an economic recovery will we see if the vaccines are effective?
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The latest from Wall Street
Doug McIntyre, from 24/7 Wall Street has the latest from the US markets.
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The latest from Kyiv and Kharkiv
We hear the latest on the ground from Lyse Doucet in Kyiv and Sarah Rainsford in Kharkiv
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The last VW Beetle rolls off the production line
After 80 years in production, VW halts production of the iconic bug-shaped car.
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The kink in the food delivery business
We look at the astonishing growth of food delivery companies - and their weaknesses
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The Japan-South Korea trade dispute explained
A trade dispute between Japan and South Korea has led to boycotts of Japanese goods.
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The internet's carbon footprint
Amid concern about energy consumed to power the internet, we consider the growing impact.
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The impact of the Sony Walkman
On the 40th anniversary of Sony's Walkman cassette player, we look at the device's impact
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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 climate change on farming
As Europe endures a heatwave, we examine the impact of climate change on food production.
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The Impact of Advertising on US Politics
Billions of dollars are spent on advertising in US presidential election years.
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The high cost of rent for students
Is the best education only available to the wealthy?
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The high cost of African mobile data
Africa has the fastest growing mobile data market in the world, but the cost is high.
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The growth of vegan products
One in four new foods in the UK were vegan last year, so we look at the growing industry
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The growing commercial interest in women's football
Around the World Cup semi-final there's growing commercial interest in women's football
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The Greek economy has shown a surprise return to growth
Greece's economy grows 0.8% April to June and it's results day for UK school leavers.
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The great vaccination challenge
Why producing and distributing a coronavirus vaccine is proving difficult.
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The Great Green Wall
Can the Great Green Wall in northern Africa save fragile communities?
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The future of the video games industry
As the biggest event for video games, E3, opens in Los Angeles we look at gaming's future
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The future of television
As cable TV subscriptions fall in favour of streaming we look at the future of television
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The future of steelmaking
We examine technologies that might lead to greener steel production, and ask who will pay.
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The future of shipping
Shipping has evolved a great deal over the years, so is the next move towards autonomy?
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The future of share trading World Business Report
Share trading platforms are sometimes accused of encouraging amateurs to make risky bets.