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India and China will dominate the 21st century. Will the Asian giants co-operate or clash?
Why one US company wants your vote
Can a company be president or prime minister? Hear why one US firm is standing for election in the mid-term elections.
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Is China exporting its unemployment?
A major US economist says China is manipulating its currency and exporting unemployment. Business Daily looks at the arguments.
The rise of eBay and online auction sites
Online auction sites like eBay have changed the way we sell unwanted household items, or look for a bargain. Mark Gregory reports.
Moving out of the world's slums
Almost a quarter of a billion people have moved out of slums in the last decade, but is this just due to a growing world economy?
Somali pirates widen their operations
With a new Somali pirate attack much deeper into the Indian Ocean - what are the implications for risks to international shipping?
Does defence spending really benefit an economy?
With many countries now weighed down with debts, do governments need to start thinking the unthinkable about spending on defence?
The rise of the app economy for smart phones
The market for mobile applications or apps is growing rapidly as computer designers compete to create the next 'must-have' app.
Analysis of the latest big issues in the business world.
