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How do economies hit by war rebuild in 2026?
Syria rolls out redesigned banknotes as part of a currency reform aimed at rebuilding after years of war. Russia, meanwhile, is pressing ahead with t…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Bulgaria adopts the Euro
At midnight on 01 January, Bulgaria became the 21st country in the European Union to adopt the Euro currency. Also, Serbia's main oil refinery has be…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
How is streaming changing what we listen to and watch?
Netflix is screening its latest hit at the cinema and MTV is closing music-video channels. What can the latest moves in the entertainment business te…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Global economic predictions for 2026
In our last episode before the end of the year, we ask: what could 2026 hold for the global economy? Will the US keep powering ahead, is China finall…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett retires
From buying his first shares at just 11 years old to now retiring at 95, we look back at what has made Warren Buffett one of finance’s most successfu…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Iran's store owners take to the streets in anger
Iranian shopkeepers are taking part in protests as the currency hits a record low against the US dollar, and annual inflation is running at over 40 p…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Iran traders protest as rial plunges
Traders in Iran have staged a second day of protests in Tehran, with many closing their shops and marching through key commercial areas to protest th…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Families seek answers a year after the South Korean plane crash
One year on from South Korea’s worst air crash, families say they’re still waiting for answers. Also, South Korea’s biggest e-commerce firm, Coupa…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
What is the economic impact of the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia?
We're looking at what's happening inside Cambodia, amidst that border conflict, with incursions going deeper into the territory from the Thai militar…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
1MDB: Ex-Malaysia PM Najib Razak found guilty in state funds scandal
Ex-Malaysia PM Najib Razak has been jailed for 15 years for abuse of power and money laundering - Bisi Adebayo looks at the details.
Japan approves a …
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