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The dominance of the US dollar

For decades the US dollar has been king when it comes to global trade, is that changing?

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Northern Ireland and American investment

Are American firms really ready to triple investment in Northern Ireland?

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Turkey election: Young people and the economy

Turkey election: How will 5 million young people vote as the cost of living soars?

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Eurovision 2023 heads to Liverpool

We look at the value of hosting, and hear from fans making the journey.

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A new coal mine for the UK

Bringing jobs and investment – or an environmental backwards step?

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Leaving Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Economic chaos means more people are leaving than ever before.

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Is a four-day working week the future?

We hear from companies and employees who've been trialling the idea.

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The world's fastest EV

Mate Rimac tells us how he designed and now produces the world's fastest electric car

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The game that shocked the world

Grand Theft Auto changed gaming. Controversy and creativity drove its success, but how?

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Jason Derulo: Music and business

The musician reveals how an unlikely investment made him millions of dollars

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Music and business: Breaking in

The music industry is worth billions of dollars - how can you get a slice of the pie?

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Music and business: Gospel

Gospel: Is the spiritual message of the music getting lost in the world of commercialism?

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Music and business: New trends in India

Bollywood still dominates but regional music and other genres are attracting investment.

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Music and business: Gigging

Musicians, promoters and comedians take us inside the grass roots gigging industry.

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Microfinance in Sri Lanka part 1

How taking out small loans has left many women in rural Sri Lanka with crippling debts.

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Microfinance in Sri Lanka: part 2

One Sri Lankan woman’s struggle with debt after taking a small loan.

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Business Daily Meets: Tony Elumelu

Rethinking the role of business in Africa with the Nigerian economist.

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The economics of cocaine

The illegal trade in cocaine could be contributing as much as 4% to Colombia's GDP

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The 'right to repair' movement

World Service listeners tell us about making items last a lifetime.

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The US banking system on life support

Meet Tim Mayopoulos, the "financial first responder" brought in to protect SVB customers

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Inside Europe's biggest LNG terminal

We find out how liquefied natural gas kept the lights on in Europe this winter.

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Money and love: Your questions

When should you ask your partner about money? Have increasing costs changed dating?

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The tech supporting women's health

We hear from femtech businesses supporting women in low income countries

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Business Daily Meets: Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

The Nigerian tech entrepreneur on how he built two billion dollar businesses.

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Tourism: Halal holidays

What are the top destinations for Muslim travellers and what makes a resort halal?

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Tourism: Africa bouncing back

Why African tourists are key to helping the travel sector recover post-pandemic.

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Tourism: The economics of the all inclusive

The number of all inclusive resorts is growing but do they help local businesses?

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Tourism: Speciality cruises

How special interest cruises for fans of yoga, music or sci-fi are revamping the industry

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Tourism: Emily in Paris

How TV series, films and social media can impact the travel industry.

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The rising popularity of surrogacy in Georgia

Demand has increased now Russia and Ukraine are no longer an option for couples.

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