Podcast Episodes

Bolivia's ongoing economic crisis

The country was the economic success story of the 2000s. But declining natural gas production has lead to a downturn.

Now, fuel and food prices are …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Business Daily meets: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

It was a significant moment when Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was declared president of Liberia in 2005 - Africa's first elected female head of state.

Alth…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Singapore at 60: Raffles and the Republic

We take a tour of one of the world's most famous luxury hotels, the Raffles in Singapore.

Raffles' 83-year-old resident historian Leslie Danker tells…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

From China to California: What's next for Chinese migrants?

In 2023, Business Daily met Chinese people trying to get into the US using an unexpected route – the established migrant trail through South and Cent…

10 months, 2 weeks ago

The quiet power behind smart tech

WiFi, Bluetooth, and mobile networks are familiar names in wireless communication - but there’s a fourth contender transforming everything from city …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

France: Building a ‘war economy’

France, the world's second-biggest arms exporter, is expected to double military spending in the next two years.

We visit a factory in the north of t…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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 jaile…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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 bruta…

10 months, 4 weeks ago