
Examining the big issues facing the global economy, Business Daily demystifies the world of money. From giant industries like aviation and automotive to the smallest scale start-up, Business Daily asks the big questions about free trade, technology and investment. There is also analysis of management and marketing trends, and what business jargon really means - together with reports on business news from around the world via the BBC's global network of reporters.
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Fri, 3 Jul 09
Duration:
19 mins
Sun, sea and NO taxes - what's not to like? But the Cayman Islands has been attacked for being a centre of tax evasion. Business Daily talks to the head of its financial industry who argues it's been unfairly targeted. Also, the yoghurt factory in Bangladesh that's not intended to make a profit. Find out why
Thu, 2 Jul 09
Duration:
19 mins
Business Daily casts an eye over German banks. Are they as safe and prudent as they seem? We hear how one bank based in the north of the country, went global, got into all sorts of exotic credit instruments and, subsequently, got into trouble. Lesley Curwen talks to the man who refused to sign over taxpayers' money for a bailout of the bank.
Wed, 1 Jul 09
Duration:
19 mins
Corruption, cash and capitalism - and a bit of hope. Business Daily takes the economic temperature in Indonesia with the help of the finance minister and the man in charge of battling corruption there. Plus - the people hunting for work.
Tue, 30 Jun 09
Duration:
19 mins
On Business Daily, Germany's clever wheeze to keep jobs on ice, even when the work goes away. It's called short time working and companies and their workers may thank their lucky stars for it. But is it hiding the real horror of the German jobless picture?
Mon, 29 Jun 09
Duration:
19 mins
Steve Evans today wonders whether we should worry more about unemployment or more about inflation. Are today's bail-outs pumping up price rises in the future? - Wimbledon's finance and Lucy Kellaway on getting punctuation right.
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