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BBC News - Business

Is China quietly winning the AI race? -- Chinese AI models are racing ahead of their American rivals as US firms big and small turn to cheaper, faster alternatives.

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India and EU set for 'mother of all deals' as Trump's tariff uncertainty looms - Trade negotiations are nearing the finish line after nearly two decades of hard bargaining on both sides. 6 hrs ago - World

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What does a new US TikTok deal mean for users? -- While TikTok's future in the US has been secured, questions remain about exactly what changes US users will see.

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Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence -- Thousands of people have joined widespread protests against the weeks-long immigration crackdown in the state.

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'A natural partner': US treasury secretary weighs in on Alberta separatism -- Scott Bessent's comments come amid a war of words between Ottawa and Washington.

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Trump covets mineral-rich Greenland, but what natural resources does it actually have? -- Greenland's natural resources include large reserves of rare earth deposits.

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TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data -- Details on the expanded access to location information was published in a new privacy policy for the popular social media app.

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Good Bad Billionaire -- Elon Musk: You decide!

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Business Daily -- Lew Frankfort: Building a billion-dollar brand

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Business Daily -- Can an island of flowers become a global chip hub?

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Business Daily -- Small country, auto giant

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Business Daily -- America's affordability question

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Business Daily -- Life after DOGE

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Business Daily -- CEO of the Folio Society, Joanna Reynolds

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Business Daily -- The 'Dry January' effect

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Business Daily -- What's gone wrong with Iran's economy?

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Business Daily -- Bonds: Has the debt become too big?

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How tiny Slovakia became a car-making heavyweight -- Almost a million cars a year are made in Slovakia, where companies including Kia and Volkswagen have factories.

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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland -- The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

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Wall Street muted at the end of tumultuous week -- Noah Hamman, CEO of AdvisorShares, says more volatility in markets is expected in the short term. -- See more

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AI ready: The advantages of being a young entrepreneur -- The latest generation of entrepreneurs have a head-start with AI but also face familiar challenges. -- See more

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Who are the frontrunners for the top Fed job? -- Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.

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TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business -- The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner didn't sell its business in America.

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Trump sues JPMorgan for $5bn over account closure after Capitol riot -- JPMorgan Chase said the lawsuit has "no merit" and the bank "does not close accounts for political or religious reasons".

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Is the US-TikTok deal a new reality for China's tech champions? -- It is a challenge for TikTok's parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.

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Social media firms have come to ban 'kicking and screaming', says Australia eSafety boss -- As other nations consider similar laws, Julie Inman Grant told the BBC the ban is already exceeding expectations.

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Sharp fall in UK government borrowing in December, figures show -- More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased.

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Why you must share your idea and get honest feedback -- Learn Steven's three crucial steps for validating your business proposal and why impartial feedback is vital. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

3 months ago

The power of making and owning decisions -- Learn why making your own decisions is the key to increasing your confidence. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

3 months ago

The power of absorbing information -- Learn how to listen to improve your self-awareness. People will give you information, and that's power. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

3 months ago

Why planning can be a form of procrastination -- Learn how to avoid compulsive planning and instead hold plans loosely as a navigational aid. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

3 months ago

How to navigate a world competing for your attention -- Oliver offers tips on how to avoid getting distracted on social media when people profit from your scrolling. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

3 months ago

The difference between 'good' and 'bad' procrastination -- Forget trying to stop procrastinating. Instead, learn Oliver's three rules to become a better procrastinator. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why 'inbox zero' is a strategy that breeds distraction -- Managing infinite emails, ideas, errands, and goals is hard. Oliver recommends a little strategic neglect. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How time creates problems, especially when it is so limited -- Discover why so many of our struggles are down to poor time management and denial of its finitude. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why sustainable productivity will drive success -- Steven shares his three 'M' goal-setting framework to help you be more productive for the long-term. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to hire the best people for your team -- Are they a bar raiser, bar maintainer or bar lowerer? Learn how to build a team that can get behind your mission. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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What is your business culture and why is it so important? -- Explore how you can use your mission to set the right culture for your business. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to know yourself, grow yourself, and take control -- Find out how to counteract limiting beliefs you hold about yourself and build new ones that serve you better. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to get the money you need to start a business -- Learn how to start a business with nothing in the bank and how to get funding if you need it to get started. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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Why you should start a business and why to start it now -- Steven explains the common obstacles to starting a business and why now is the time to start yours. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to choose what matters most in life -- Learn three big questions to ask yourself to zero in on what matters and what you should spend time on. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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The studio, known for Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is also delaying seven titles in a restructure.

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At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.

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Liverpool become the top-earning Premier League club for the first time, according to analysis from financial firm Deloitte.

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Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.

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Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.

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The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income - or entertainment.

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Jamie Dimon said Donald Trump's interest rate cap proposal would restrict Americans' access to credit.

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The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.

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One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could "shatter" Federal Reserve independence.

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