Podcast Episodes

The battle of the VIP lounges

For most people travelling abroad by plane, the airport experience can feel fairly nondescript - something to be endured rather than enjoyed. But for…

1 year ago

Insuring the uninsurable

We hear from businesses in California, Fiji and the UK that have been hit hard by natural disasters like floods, wildfires and extreme storms - follo…

1 year ago

Lights, camera, Budapest

We’re in Budapest to find out how Hungary – once part of the Soviet Union – is now one of the world’s top film destinations, with movie-makers seduce…

1 year ago

Business Daily meets: Tsunekazu Ishihara

Pokémon started as a hugely successful game for Nintendo’s Gameboy nearly 30 years ago. Since then, it's become a billion-dollar global media brand. …

1 year ago

How do you save a brand in crisis?

We look at how to rescue brands on the brink.

We hear inspired sloganeering and learn about the audacious marketing that have helped companies – even…

1 year ago

Philippines: back-office powerhouse

The outsourcing sector in the Philippines has seen significant growth, positioning itself as a global leader. However, the rise of AI technologies is…

1 year ago

Philippines: the remittance lifeline

The estimated 2.3 million Filipino overseas workers form the economic backbone of their nation. The remittances they send home are vital; sustaining …

1 year ago

Where does the Mittelstand stand?

Could Germany benefit from drastic Javier Milei-style reforms?

One business owner in Berlin thinks so, and many others want a reduction in the amoun…

1 year ago

Are the brakes on Germany's car industry?

Germany's once mighty motor industry is losing momentum, as high costs, low demand and competition from Chinese firms take a heavy toll on company pr…

1 year ago

How 'cosplay' became big business

Cosplay is the ultimate form of fancy dress – with fans of graphic novels and video games doing everything they can to emulate their favourite fictio…

1 year ago