Brics back ‘open world economy’ that benefits all nations
The emerging economies sign a declaration backing an “open and inclusive” multilateral trading system.
Trump and EU’s Juncker pull back from all-out trade war
After months of tension Donald Trump and Jean-Claude Juncker vow to lower or scrap tariffs.
Airbus shares soar on higher profits
The European planemaker’s profits jump after a slow start to 2018.
The new gold rush
The race to find new sources of cobalt – the key component in smartphone and electric car batteries.
Fast acting
With low levels of literacy, Papua New Guinea has been using drama to deliver health messages about stopping tuberculosis.
Around the clock
The number of retail staff who work nights has risen steeply – what’s the reason behind it?
‘Glamping’ in India’s Thar desert
A luxurious adventure experience in India’s Thar desert is proving to be a successful business venture.
Inventors’ school
The innovators’ school Twende in Tanzania is helping people invent solutions to local problems
Making lemonade
Teenage entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer is the boss and founder of popular US drinks firm Me & The Bees Lemonade.