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Farming: a cornerstone of Angola's economic diversification

In the Seventies, Angola was one of Africa’s leading farming nations.

Germany

How start-ups in Germany are turning to weed

The marijuana business in Europe is experiencing a gold rush – but this time it’s legal.

Focus

Ivory Coast dreams of diversification

It's the world's biggest exporter of cocoa beans, but if it's to continue growing at such a frenetic pace it will have to diversify.

Business Planet

Erasmus programme for entrepreneurs

This week, Business Planet is in Berlin to talk about the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) program.

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USA

Uber accepts criticisms, will ovehaul work practices

Ride-hailing firm Uber accepts Holder report criticising company and may ask CEO Kalanick to step aside

Business Planet

European funds helping small businesses thrive

In this weeks' episode, we visit Gozo, the second largest island in the Maltese archipelago to find out about an SME initiative that's making all the difference.

Russia

Putin put on the spot over Russia and Trump

Economy

Eurozone private sector growth stays strong

Eurozone businesses have maintained April's blistering growth rate this month, according to surveys of thousands of companies by IHS Markit.

Belgium

What's next for Europe? Live from the European Business Summit

Business Series

RBS tries to settle embarrassing court case

A compensation court case against Royal Bank of Scotland has been postponed after the lender made a last-minute settlement offer to investors.

Business Planet

Back from bankruptcy and how to avoid it

This week Business Planet visits Ghent, Belgium to learn about what's being done to help businesses avoid bankruptcy and rebound from it.

Focus

Meet some of the firms creating a new dynamic in Senegal

In this new episode of Focus we’re in Senegal.

France

Markets react positively to Macron victory

The euro hit a six-month high against the dollar but later slipped back amid uncertainty over next month's French parliamentary elections.

Business Planet

Finland fights plastic pollution with "green" bags

Finland shows the lead in creating jobs while protecting the environment. We visit an innovative SME that's developped a green alternative to plastic bags.

Target

Towards a green jean

A big player in the African textile industry, Morocco shone at this year's Denim PremiereVision in Paris.

Saudi Arabia

Human rights VS business interests: Merkel's tricky talks in Saudi Arabia

German Chancellor Angela Merkel leaves Saudi Arabia after a delicate balancing act of talks on economic relations and human rights.

Target

Third annual Morocco festival in Russia strives to bring Marrakech to Moscow

Through its rich culture, Morocco is aiming to reach the heart of the Russian consumer – a business strategy which could pave the way for Moroccan products into the vast Russian market…

USA

IMF drops pledge to fight protectionism

The IMF committee had previously warned protectionism posed a risk to global growth.

Business Planet

How a puzzle-based educational robot was born in Denmark

This episode of Business Planet comes from the Danish city of Odense, which is famous for its robots.

Iraq

Meet the Baghdad man who turned his van into a mobile bookshop

Ali al-Moussawi is a bookworm from Baghdad in Iraq who has turned his love of reading into a career.