Palm oil is used in half of all packaged goods in the world today, and demand for it is on the rise. Production of the commodity supports thousands of jobs, but it causes significant environmental harm. As Paolo Montecillo reports, several multinationals are looking at space-age ways to address the issue. #palmoil #food #commodity

The headliners of this year's Mobile World Congress are devices that combine the compact convenience of smartphones with the full-sized functionality that tablets offer. But while folding phones are easier to fit in your pocket, you could have trouble fitting them into your budget. To unpack the new developments in technology we were joined by Bob O'Donnell in Barcelona. He's the president and chief analyst at TECHnalysis Research.

#FlexiblePhones #5g #MobileWorldCongress

Part of being a successful entrepreneur is finding a gap in the market and filling it. In Venezuela, businesses are fighting for survival, as prices skyrocket and food supplies run short. But as Juan Carlos Lamas reports from Caracas, the economic crisis and its hardships are also causing new businesses to emerge.

#Venezuela #Maduro #Caracas

For decades, Indonesia has supplied coffee roasters around the world with high-quality beans that give a distinctive taste to many brews. Recently the coffee culture there has been brewing into something more robust.. with cafes now springing up, in the most unlikely of places. Usmaan Lone reports. #cups #blackcoffee #cafe

Saudi Arabia says it will invest in a new oil refinery and petrochemical facility in China. The announcement came during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Beijing. It's the latest in a string of investment pledges in Asia that Riyadh hopes can boost its business and diplomatic clout in the world's most populous region. Mobin Nasir reports on the Saudi crown prince’s Asian trip. #Oil #Asia #SaudiCrownPrince

Nike is again at the centre of a sporting blow out. One of its shoes malfunctioned while on the foot of Duke University's Zion Williamson during one of the biggest college basketball games of the season. It caused an outcry on social media and wiped more than a billion dollars off of Nike's market cap. For more on this Brand Finance Managing Director Richard Haigh joins us from London.

#NikeSharePrice #NikeShares #Nike

Nigeria's high unemployment rate has dominated debate ahead of Saturday's presidential vote. Young voters are hoping to use their numbers to choose a president that will create more jobs. Ajeck Mangut reports from the capital city, Abuja.

#Nigeria #unemployment #NigeriaUnemployment

European ministers met in the Romanian capital Bucharest to discuss how to start trade negotiations with the US. The EU wants to get a Transatlantic deal going as soon as possible, to steer clear of a tariff bump on its car exports. Meanwhile, the US president is mulling over the results of an investigation into car imports he instructed. Laila Humairah has more with Kevin Ozebek commenting from Brussels. #Tradedeal #Transatlantic #Tariffs

One of the biggest stars at the 91st Academy Awards is the streaming service Netflix. It has landed 15 Oscar nominations including in the most prestigious Best Picture category. The awards night is likely to cement Netflix's role as a major player in movie-making.. and as Mary MacCarthy in Los Angeles reports, one that is already changing the rules in Hollywood. #SmallScreen #Roma #Film

16-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg has been marching in Brussels with thousands of young people who she inspired to protest. The Swedish schoolgirl started a movement in August last year when she began cutting class to stand outside the parliament in Stockholm, calling for action on global warming. Jack Parrock reports. #Weather #Environment #Climate