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World Business Report

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Episodes (4338 Available)

World Business Report
Should the wealthy pay more tax?
We consider the idea of a wealth tax proposed by some in the US presidential race
26 mins
15 Nov 2019
World Business Report
Should the wealthy pay more tax?
We consider the idea of a wealth tax proposed by some in the US presidential race
26 mins
15 Nov 2019
World Business Report
The potential of elephant grass as fuel
In the fight against climate change, some see potential in elephant grass as a clean fuel
26 mins
14 Nov 2019
World Business Report
The potential of elephant grass as fuel
In the fight against climate change, some see potential in elephant grass as a clean fuel
26 mins
14 Nov 2019
World Business Report
The impact of extreme weather on Africa
What can governments and agencies do to minimise the impact of extreme weather on Africa?
26 mins
13 Nov 2019
World Business Report
The impact of extreme weather on Africa
What can governments and agencies do to minimise the impact of extreme weather on Africa?
26 mins
13 Nov 2019
World Business Report
US hopes to mediate on Ethiopia dam
The US is trying to mediate in a row over Ethiopia's Renaissance Dam
26 mins
12 Nov 2019
World Business Report
US hopes to mediate on Ethiopia dam
The US is trying to mediate in a row over Ethiopia's Renaissance Dam
26 mins
12 Nov 2019
World Business Report
Where next for Lebanon?
After weeks of street protests over Lebanon's economy, we ask where next for the country?
26 mins
11 Nov 2019
World Business Report
Where next for Lebanon?
After weeks of street protests over Lebanon's economy, we ask where next for the country?
26 mins
11 Nov 2019
World Business Report
Saudi Aramco unveils some of its public listing plan
The oil giant has published more details of its planned stock market flotation
23 mins
11 Nov 2019
World Business Report
Brazil's former President, Lula, released from jail
Brazil's former President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has been freed from jail.
26 mins
08 Nov 2019
World Business Report
Spain heads to the polls
As voters in Spain head to the polls on Sunday we look at the economic arguments in play
26 mins
08 Nov 2019
World Business Report
Should Facebook be broken up?
Some in the US are arguing for the break-up of Facebook, so we consider the arguments
26 mins
07 Nov 2019
World Business Report
Should Facebook be broken up?
Some in the US are arguing for the break-up of Facebook, so we consider the arguments
26 mins
07 Nov 2019
World Business Report
Is Fitbit worth $2.1bn?
After Google bought fitness tracker firm Fitbit for $2.1bn, we ask if it's worth it
26 mins
06 Nov 2019
World Business Report
Is Fitbit worth $2.1bn?
After Google bought fitness tracker firm Fitbit for $2.1bn, we ask if it's worth it
26 mins
06 Nov 2019
World Business Report
Shipping industry faces tougher fuel regulation
We look at the impact new rules aimed at curbing pollution could have on shipping
26 mins
05 Nov 2019
World Business Report
Shipping industry faces tougher fuel regulation
We look at the impact new rules aimed at curbing pollution could have on shipping
26 mins
05 Nov 2019
World Business Report
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
26 mins
04 Nov 2019