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BBC News - Business

A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market - The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided. 7 hrs ago - Asia

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Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton $1.5m -- A court in China ruled that Molly Tea had infringed on the luxury brand's four-petal flower design.

2 hours ago

Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds -- The ads use terms including "rape" and "child video" and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.

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Cowboys, fighter jets and US Border Patrol - inside Trump's big recruitment drive - Space Force and Customs and Border Patrol are using a rodeo as a way to drive up recruitment numbers. 1 day ago

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Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you -- Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.

6 hours ago

EasyJet reaches 'agreement in principle' over potential takeover -- The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.

6 hours ago

How Wimbledon is supplied with iconic strawberries -- A farm in Kent delivers several pallets of the famous treat to Wimbledon on a daily basis.

11 hours ago

What Sky buying ITV could mean for UK's favourite shows -- An announcement is expected imminently on Sky buying ITV's TV and streaming channels.

11 hours ago

The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes -- Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.

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4 days ago

The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers -- A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

11 days ago

Dollar slides on weaker than expected job growth

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World Business Report -- America at 250: swifties and soccer fans turn up

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World Business Report -- Taylor Swift's wedding and 4th July - big money celebrations take over NYC

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Business Daily -- Taking stock: Politicians, billionaires and China's shifting consumers

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World Business Report -- How much could Taylor Swift's wedding cost?

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World Business Report -- Warnings you could get stuck in queues on EU borders

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Business Daily -- Has Nike lost its magic?

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World Business Report -- Why are central banks still worried about inflation?

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World Business Report -- EU imposed €3 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein, Temu and AliExpres

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Business Daily -- Founders: Charlotte Tilbury on beauty, business and confidence

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World Business Report -- The Yen: How low can it go?

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World Business Report -- Japan's currency hit its weakest level in nearly 40 years

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Business Daily -- Follow the Money: The Wimbledon business model

6 days ago

New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why? -- While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

24 days ago

The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed -- Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

2 months ago

AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence? Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system. See more

3 days ago

'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match? -- Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.

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No-gift policy for Taylor Swift, but how much should you give at a wedding? -- Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

2 days ago

Tackle workplace sickness to unlock hidden growth, former John Lewis boss says -- More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers have signed up to his 'Get Britain Working' taskforce.

2 days ago

Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am on Monday for England Mexico match -- The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.

2 days ago

Is there an AI stock market bubble? -- Despite the Iran war and rising inflation, US stock markets have continued to hit all-time highs this year.

3 days ago

Ryanair warns of 'queue chaos' from new EU border system -- The airline calls on European governments to postpone the EES system until after the summer holiday period.

3 days ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

Nike v Adidas: The World Cup brand battle -- Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.

14 days ago

A heavily jeered $250m goldmine: Are World Cup hydration break ads here to stay? -- BBC Sport explores how hydration break ads work in other countries and how they could impact the future of football.

16 days ago

SpaceX says it's worth $1.75tn as it targets largest stock market debut -- Elon Musk's space‑exploration company has set a target price for buyers earlier than expected.

1 month ago

Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices -- New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

1 month ago

Fads, not friends, now dominate our social media feeds -- Social media platforms used to be about communication between friends. The business model is to increase the time people spend on their apps and increase ad revenue.

1 month ago

Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly -- The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.

1 month ago

How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy -- Scientists are developing molecules that can store heat for months and release it when needed - a potential step towards cleaner energy for heating.

1 month ago

AI firms claim their products could destroy humanity. Are they right? -- They built it. They're scared of it. They're selling it anyway.

2 months ago

How technology is transforming India's silk industry -- Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

2 months ago

Is Italy the new tax haven for the global rich? -- With the war in the Middle East hurting Dubai, Italy has become an attractive location for wealthy individuals from France and elsewhere.

2 months ago

Why are so many Americans moving to Ireland? -- The number of Americans moving to Ireland last year was higher than the number of Irish people emigrating to the US. Was this just a blip or the start of a more profound trend?

2 months ago

Dubai's tourism sector reels from 'brutal' impact of war -- The US-Israel war with Iran has had a devastating impact on visitor numbers to Dubai, and local businesses are suffering.

3 months ago

Is New York's cannabis business flying high? -- Five years after it was legalised, cannabis is seemingly everywhere in New York, but business owners say that many legitimate businesses are struggling.

1 month ago

From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks -- The Scottish craft beer company had transformed from a garage start-up into a brewing behemoth. How did it come to this?

1 month ago

Saudi Arabia lifts alcohol ban for rich foreigners - could tourists be next? -- Saudi Arabia has started to allow wealthy foreign residents to buy alcohol, will tourists soon be allowed to do the same?

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