Podcast Episodes

Business Daily meets: Sean Turnell

The university academic was working in Australia when he developed an interest in Myanmar.

He then became an adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi but was jailed for nearly two years by the country’s military r…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Thailand and Malaysia: Powered by migrants

Around a fifth of the workforce in both come from abroad.

That’s much more than in most high income countries - and these workers are key to powering growth and economic development.

However as we he…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zambia: Copper country

The African nation relies heavily on its copper industry and exports – the football team is even nicknamed Chipolo-polo - The Copper Bullets.

Now, US President Donald Trump has announced a new 50% ta…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Syrian businesses leaving Turkey

Syria remains an unstable country, with outbreaks of deadly violence, yet many refugees in Turkey are still choosing to return home after their brutal dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

What next after India's sandal scandal?

When Italian luxury brand Prada showcased leather sandals that looked a lot like India’s traditional Kolhapuri chappals, and didn't credit their roots, it sparked a debate over fair pay and recogniti…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Business Daily meets: OYO CEO Ritesh Agarwal

The Indian billionaire speaks to Rahul Tandon about his journey from selling sim cards in a small Indian town to founding OYO, a global hospitality chain, at just 19.

A fellowship from US entrepreneu…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

How to start a women's pro-football team

The founders of Dutch women's team Hera United are finalising preparations for their first ever season in the Netherlands' top flight.

They're the first women's-only professional team in the country,…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

Did kids movies save Hollywood?

Films for children and young adults are giving a major boost to cinemas. The recent A Minecraft Movie smashed records, making $301 million globally in its opening weekend - the biggest ever for a vi…

Published on 5 months ago

Nigeria’s underage gambling problem

A boom in betting - both online and in shops - is fuelling addiction and debt among young people.

We speak to teenage gamblers, whistle-blowers, and campaigners who reveal how social media influencer…

Published on 5 months ago

The rapid rise of online gambling in South Africa

In the first of a two part series, we investigate the explosive growth of online gambling since the Covid-19 pandemic.

While betting company revenues have soared, many South African individuals and f…

Published on 5 months ago