Business Daily

BBC World Service
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Jun 17, 2024 • 17min

Is there too much tourism?

The podcast explores the issues of over-tourism in popular destinations, including protests against excessive hotel developments. It delves into the negative impacts on resources, housing, and the environment caused by the influx of tourists. The discussion also covers strategies to manage over-tourism and attract higher-budget visitors for sustainable tourism growth.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 17min

Business Daily meets: Jane Poynter

Space industry entrepreneur Jane Poynter discusses making space tourism accessible with giant balloons, competition in the industry, and sustainable practices. She shares insights on the unique experience of space travel with Space Perspective and predicts a significant growth in space tourism over the next decade.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 17min

Why does everyone work late in Spain?

Exploring Spain's late-night eating culture and working habits, with discussions on the impact of long working hours on work-life balance. Insights from a restaurant owner and a digital agency CEO on flexible working in Spain and the potential for cultural changes.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 17min

Is there a penalty for being single?

Explore the financial disadvantages faced by single individuals compared to couples. Discover how pricing strategies discriminate against singles in various industries, from food to hotels. Uncover the rising trend of single-person households and the financial implications of living alone.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 17min

Economic life in Palau

Explore the economic struggles in Palau due to inflation and climate change. Conservation efforts in Palau and traditional farming practices for food sustainability. Economic challenges faced by Palau, including high import reliance and price inflation. The aspirations and challenges of young Palauans, with limited opportunities and the allure of joining the US military. Impact of modernization on traditional customs and the desire for stability among the younger generation.
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Jun 9, 2024 • 18min

The fight over Palau's oceans

Explore the debate in Palau over shrinking a marine sanctuary to revive commercial fishing, balancing conservation with economic needs. Learn about the cultural significance of fishing in Palau and the challenges in developing domestic fishing capacity. Discover the efforts to protect marine resources and the National Geographic Society's role in supporting data collection for better management of Palau's waters.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 17min

The weight-loss drug revolution

Discover the booming market of weight-loss drugs with companies like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly dominating. The competition is fierce as new players enter the scene, aiming to target more patients. Learn about the development of innovative drugs like Wigovi and CT388, with forecasts predicting a billion-dollar market by 2033. Explore how increased competition could lead to better solutions, affordability, and global accessibility for millions.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 17min

Denmark and the Novo Nordisk effect

Exploring the impact of Novo Nordisk in Denmark, the podcast delves into the success of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, the economic growth in Kalngu, and the overall influence on Denmark's economy. It highlights the challenges faced by the pharmaceutical industry and the societal effects of new medications.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 17min

What’s really going on in the US jobs market?

Exploring the US jobs market trends, record job numbers under Biden's administration, impact of inflation and potential interest rate cuts. Challenges faced by job seekers and businesses in hiring decisions, evolving job market dynamics, and uncertainties in trading decisions. Difficulty in finding skilled labor, innovative hiring strategies, and influence of presidential candidates on the labor market.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 17min

Why are so many young Indians struggling to get jobs?

Exploring the challenges young Indians face in securing jobs in a growing economy, including low hiring rates and mismatched job demand. The intense competition for government jobs and sacrifices made by candidates. The hardships faced by informal sector workers and the importance of public employment in driving local economies. Tackling youth unemployment rates and the significance of viable farming incomes in India's agriculture sector.

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