The dirty business of beauty

 

Jade for courage, amethyst to improve concentration and rose quartz for love. Social media influencers are driving demand for quartz and gemstones. But these pretty materials are mined under questionable conditions in the Global South.

Behind the booming ransomware industry: How hackers hold businesses hostage | Business Beyond

 

The number of businesses falling victim to ransomware attacks each year is snowballing. That's because hackers have realised how lucrative these attacks are, with ransoms in the millions regularly being paid out.

How the Chinese Communist Party's relationship with business has evolved - BBC News

In July, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will celebrate 100 years since its founding. The BBC's China Correspondent Robin Brant explores the relationship between China's leader Xi Jinping and private business.
 

How Chinese Money is Changing Africa | China/Africa Big Business

 

How can business survive climate change?

 

Climate change is about to upend the corporate world through weather-related disasters, regulation and lawsuits.

The billion-dollar eSports business | DW Documentary

 

The fan community for global computer game championships is growing rapidly. Computer games have become a booming economic sector. All the big soccer clubs have their own online FIFA teams and young plyers dream of careers as stars.

Border business: Inside immigration | Full Documentary

 

Originals presents a documentary special about the cottage industry that's built up across Central America to get migrants to the U.S. border.

Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic to cut thousands of jobs and end Gatwick operations

Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to cut more than 3,000 jobs in the UK and to end its operation at Gatwick Airport. The company blamed what it called the “devastating” effect of the pandemic. It's another major blow for Gatwick, the UK’s second busiest airport, coming days after British Airways said it might cease its operations there.

Confessions Of A Former K-pop Idol (ft. Crayon Pop)