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Business Daily meets: Thailand's Chef Pam

Business Daily ·

2025/10/02

Thailand’s Pichaya Soontornyanakij, widely known as Chef Pam, was this year named the best female chef in the world by a panel of more than 1,000 gastronomists assembled by 50 Best, a food and drink sector brand. She’s the first Asian woman to win that award. Gideon Long meets her at her Michelin-starred restaurant in Bangkok, in a building which has deep personal meaning for her and which she and her family have lovingly restored. She takes him on a tour of the gastronomic delights of Bangkok’s

17:29

Trump's green retreat

Business Daily ·

2025/10/01

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order stopping subsidies for renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. He has called attempts to boost green energy in the US the "Green New Scam". We head to Middletown, Ohio, where a hydrogen-powered furnace for the steel mill, which was subsidised under the Biden administration, has been cancelled under President Trump. Supporters of the new furnace say it would have made a much cleaner plant in the town and created many

17:39

Fighting economic abuse

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2025/09/30

What happens when a controlling partner takes over your income and spending?More countries are now recognising the harm that economic or financial abuse can cause, but it's still a but it’s still a huge problem - particularly for women.Could financial institutions be doing more to help?Produced and presented by Felicity Hannah(Image: A woman lying back in a chair with her head in her hands. Credit: Getty Images)

17:28

Keeping Chile's older workers... working

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2025/09/29

The country has one of the fastest growing aging populations in the region - we hear how businesses and politicians are adapting to the situation.We visit a cafe exclusively employing women aged over 50, and hear about the sectors trying to change attitudes to maintain productivity.Produced and presented by Jane Chambers(Image: Senior hvac technician checking air conditioning unit pressure with manometer in Chile. Credit: Getty Images)

18:30

Is France failing its older workers?

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2025/09/28

The French government has launched a campaign against what it calls “the last discrimination”: ageism. It’s one that a lot of people in the country consider to be justified, and which makes it about three times more difficult to get a job interview. But it’s costly.If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, please email us at businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresented and produced by John Laurenson(Picture: Job-seeker, Geraldine Coquand.)

18:50

Business Daily meets: Rahul Vatts

Business Daily ·

2025/09/25

Thirty years ago, India made its first mobile call. Back then, Rahul Vatts was just starting out at India’s telecom giant, Airtel. Now the company’s Chief Regulatory Officer, he’s witnessed the country transform into one of the world’s largest digital markets. We hear about his career journey and learn how new technology is being rolled out in rural parts of India. If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresented and produced by Devina

17:31

Home is where the debt is

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2025/09/24

Is the dream of home ownership slipping out of reach for many Americans? Prices are climbing, supply can’t keep up with demand, and high interest rates are keeping sellers on the side-lines.Tariffs and rising construction costs are squeezing builders too, piling more pressure on families and the economy. We hear from first-time buyers, builders and real estate agents all trying to navigate the changing market.Produced and presented by Monica Miller(Image: A family look at a new home in the US

17:28

The growth of barefoot shoes

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2025/09/23

Once a niche product for runners, footwear that makes you feel like you’re not wearing any is now crossing into the mainstream. We’ll hear from fans chasing everyday health benefits as well as from brands in the UK, India and US. And we’ll ask whether the barefoot movement is here to stay…Produced and presented by Helen Ledwick(Image: Barefoot shoes on display at a 'try on' event in Birmingham, UK)

17:30

Cyprus has a 'brain gain' plan

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2025/09/22

We look at how the European country is trying to lure talent back home.It is specifically targeting people from science, technology, engineering and innovation sectors, using tax breaks and a campaign to remind people about the benefits of returning.A number of countries are bringing in similar initiatives, so is it forward thinking? Or will it create a two-tier system?Produced and presented by Daniel Rosney(Picture: Two women relax in a waterfront cafe during the day in the Mediterranean port of

17:28

Why China’s property bubble burst

Business Daily ·

2025/09/21

In the early 2000s, the country had one of the biggest real estate booms seen anywhere in the world - at its peak accounting for 30% of GDP. But in 2020 that quickly started to unravel. Now, the largest Chinese companies are being taken to court and dismantled, and property bought by ordinary citizens who invested in real estate has plummeted in value.What went wrong, and how does the crisis affect the rest of the world?You can get in touch with the programme by emailing us at

17:29

No AI, thanks

Business Daily ·

2025/09/18

Many skilled professionals working within creative fields are unhappy about how AI is impacting their industry. They want to protect their work and the creative process from artificial intelligence because of fears over things like job protection, devaluation of skills, and a loss of control over their work. Some small and medium-sized companies in other industries also say they plan to never use AI technology.We discuss why that is, and ask whether those businesses that don’t embrace the technology

17:40

Could AI ever replace the news?

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2025/09/17

In December 2023, a video was posted on X that generated a lot of attention. Gaining more than five million views in 24 hours, it showed a team of AI-generated TV anchors flawlessly delivering the day’s top headlines.We investigate how the media industry is embracing artificial intelligence; from the outlets using the technology to re-voice presenters, to the start-ups that use it to script entire news reports.We also look at the editorial issues facing journalists, ask about the public appetite for

17:29

UAE - the next AI powerhouse?

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2025/09/16

When US president Donald Trump visited the Middle East earlier this year, he announced a number of deals between the US and countries in the region. One major deal was for a partnership to build a massive data centre in Abu Dhabi that is expected to be the largest artificial intelligence (AI) campus outside the US. We ask whether the Gulf can become a major AI power - and at what geopolitical cost?Produced and presented by Sameer Hashmi(Image: US president Donald Trump and UAE president Sheikh

17:29

The global AI divide

Business Daily ·

2025/09/15

The US and China dominate the field of artificial intelligence - between them they’re responsible for 90% of the world’s AI infrastructure. Where does this leave the rest of the world? We speak to an AI business in Kenya, a country that doesn’t benefit from lots of investment in the sector. We discuss the difficulties of trying to innovate in Argentina. And we explore the divide between regions seeing a lot of investment in the industry compared to those that aren’t, and what this could mean for the

17:29

Generation AI

Business Daily ·

2025/09/14

Entry level jobs are likely to be the most affected by artificial intelligence. AI can already do a lot of tasks typically given to junior staff, and businesses are already looking at their hiring policies as a result.We speak to recruiters, businesses, and graduates about what the job search is like right now, and how the world of work could be shaped by advances in technology in the future.If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, email us at businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresented and

17:29

How do you build a successful theme park?

Business Daily ·

2025/09/10

Around the world, entertainment companies are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on shiny new theme park rides and attractions. It's a highly competitive market.They're big money-spinners for the owners and can help boost local economies too. We look at why a medium-sized town in southern England could soon become a magnet for thrill-seeking tourists, and we travel to Sweden, where a theme park with a very local flavour has been celebrating its 100th anniversary.But what happens if you live

17:29

Has Gen Z lost the will to work?

Business Daily ·

2025/09/09

It's the newest generation to enter the workforce, in their late teens and twenties, but many say they already feel burned out.From fears about AI taking their jobs, to lower pay and clashing values with older colleagues, we hear what’s driving Gen Z’s discontent in the workplace, speak to the bosses trying a new approach, and get tips on how to recruit and keep them.Produced by Sam GruetPresented by Megan Lawton(Image: A young person looking tired and stressed out. Credit: Getty Images)

17:28

Why are millions of cars being recalled?

Business Daily ·

2025/09/08

Transport regulators around the world are forcing the automotive industry to fix faults in their cars, even if they are discovered years after the model rolled off the assembly line. It seems the drive to use more complex technology in vehicles is undermining reliability. We find out how tighter global scrutiny by road safety watchdogs is making manufacturers recall cars to repair them, even if the process is expensive for the industry. Produced and presented by Russell Padmore(Image: In May 2024

17:28

Trump card: what are golden visas?

Business Daily ·

2025/09/07

As US President Donald Trump tries to lure wealthy foreigners with a $5m Gold Card residency visa, we explore the growing global marketplace of so-called golden passports and visas.Do the super-rich use them as a tax plan, an insurance plan, or something else? And should jet-setters with deep pockets be able to skip the queue?If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, you can email us at businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresented and produced by Josh Martin(Picture: US President Donald Trump holds the

17:27

Business Daily meets: Surinder Arora

Business Daily ·

2025/09/04

The billionaire entrepreneur was sent to England at the age of 13 after getting into trouble in his native India. His family shared a house and his mother worked two jobs - something he said instilled in him the work ethic that led him to found his own hospitality businesses. An interest in air travel led him to London's Heathrow Airport, the 4th largest airport in the world. But it was on the ground, in the hotel industry, that he made his fortune, with the Arora Group.We hear Surinder Arora's

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