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The baker’s daughter bringing mochi to the mainstream

We meet the creator of a dessert business whose story starts in her parents’ bakery. Vivien Wong tells us how she faced a family loss and eventually channelled that experience into building a compan...

2026-05-08

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Why female led startups stall in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rate of entrepreneurship in the world, according to the World Bank, and most founders there are women. Why, then, do so many of those startups fail to grow? We look ...

2026-05-07

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Hired or hidden? AI’s new power in the job market

Artificial Intelligence has upended the market for entry-level jobs, but could AI be blocking graduates from getting a foot on the jobs ladder altogether? In this episode, we look at the new AI arms r...

2026-05-06

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Why is filling your tank costing so much?

Getting a barrel of crude oil out of the ground in Saudi Arabia costs around $25. The market price right now is around $95. So where does that $70 go - and why has the price at the pump jumped so shar...

2026-05-05

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The city that’s banned meat adverts

Amsterdam has become the world's first capital city to ban commercials for low-cost flights, petrol and diesel cars, and burgers from its billboards, bus and metro shelters. The travel and meat indust...

2026-05-04

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The founder making cutlery out of palm leaves

We speak to the Emirati entrepreneur who set up a business making biodegradable cutlery made from discarded date palm trees, driven by the goal to replace single-use plastics in UAE. Lamis al-Hashimy...

2026-05-01

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Does cutting game time boost the bottom line?

The world of sport is being reshaped for the algorithm, with new formats emerging for quick, shareable moments online. From influencers managing sport teams to bite‑sized versions of traditional gam...

2026-04-30

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Why gas still rules power prices

The price of natural gas has shot up around the world after the war began in Iran, but how is the gas price linked to electricity in some countries more so than others? We’ll be looking at how gas s...

2026-04-29

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Diamonds: lab-grown vs mined

Diamonds in places like Sierra Leone have long had a tarnished association with war and corruption – blood diamonds, as they’re known. There’s now also the economic threat of synthetic, lab-grown diam...

2026-04-28

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Diamonds' uncertain future

We’re in Sierra Leone where the gems have helped to fuel war and, many would say, decades of corruption. The closure of the country’s biggest diamond mine has added to the economic uncertainty as well...

2026-04-27

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The founder tackling Africa’s data scarcity problem

We meet Kate Kallot, the founder and CEO of Amini AI, a startup working to make farming and environmental data easier to obtain across Africa and other emerging economies. The entrepreneur set up the ...

2026-04-24

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Inside gaming’s cheat problem

We explore the costly and growing problem of cheating in video games. It’s an issue that frustrates many players, but what about the impact it’s having on the multi-billion-dollar industry? We reveal...

2026-04-23

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Why Kenya is betting on geothermal power

Kenya is emerging as one of Africa’s leading producers of geothermal power. While it remains a niche but growing industry globally, in Kenya it has become a vital and reliable source of electricity. ...

2026-04-22

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The new fitness tourism

Have you ever travelled to another city to run a marathon? Or gone away to train with your amateur tennis or hockey club? Millions of holidaymakers are opting for sport-focused breaks over sun loung...

2026-04-21

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Getting goods to the ends of the Earth

In one of the most remote and unforgiving regions on the planet, the final stretch of any delivery becomes a test of endurance, ingenuity, and sheer determination. In this episode, Jane Chambers trav...

2026-04-20

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L.O.L. Surprise creator Isaac Larian

Isaac Larian left Iran as a 17 year-old with $750 and went on to build a successful career in the US toy industry. Today, at 72, he’s the founder and chief executive of MGA Entertainment, one of the l...

2026-04-17

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How wrestling became big business

Professional wrestling has grown into a global entertainment industry worth billions of dollars, driven by sponsorships, new broadcasting deals, and a growing online audience. We step inside the ring...

2026-04-16

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Reinventing Kodak

Kodak was written off as a casualty of the digital age. Now, it's betting on film again. We hear from the chief executive, Jim Continenza, on rebuilding manufacturing, reviving analogue, and turning ...

2026-04-15

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Iran’s economy: Counting the cost of war

Iran’s economy is under strain from war, long-standing sanctions and a nationwide internet shutdown. We hear from people inside the country, and ask how much damage has been done, and how recovery c...

2026-04-14

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The Dutch village at risk from an energy project

Today - a Dutch fishing village that could be wiped off the map to make room for a mega‑energy hub. We visit Moerdijk, to meet families, eel‑smokers and shopkeepers. What does their fight tell us ab...

2026-04-13

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