Now playing Next World VW 'endangers whole diesel car industry' Many customers are typically shy of buying a used car, not a new one. But now world number one Volkswagen is faced with having to figure out how to 24/09/2015
Now playing Next Economy Fonterra profit up 183% despite dairy industry woes The world’s largest dairy exporter and New Zealand’s largest company, Fonterra, has reported a rise in full-year profit of 183 percent. In the year 24/09/2015
Now playing Next Economy Chinese manufacturing in worst state since 2009, says survey Chinese manufacturing is having its worst month since the depths of the global financial crisis in early 2009, according to early readings of a 23/09/2015
Now playing Next Business Series Volkswagen shares tumble in line with company's reputation There are fears that the Volkswagen scandal could hit not just VW in the long-term, but the wider German and European car industry. In Germany the 22/09/2015
Now playing Next Economy Swiss watch exports fall as Apple dents demand Swiss watch exports fell in August, amid signs that competition from Apple’s smartwatches may be denting demand. Shipments declined by 1.6 percent to 22/09/2015
Now playing Next Japan Banzai back in the vocabulary as Japan passes law allowing combat deployments Japan has taken a decisive step away from its postwar stance on defence with a vote in parliament allowing the deployment of military force abroad in 19/09/2015
Now playing Next Business Series Stick or twist: the Fed's interest rate dilemma The US Federal Reserve is facing different daunting scenarios ahead of its crunch meeting on interest rates. The countdown has begun to one of the 15/09/2015
Now playing Next Economy OPEC predicts higher demand for its crude oil OPEC has predicted a higher demand for its crude oil next year, cutting its forecast of supplies from non-member countries. It is sticking to its 14/09/2015
Now playing Next Economy Ireland's economy surpasses eurozone rivals as recovery continues Ireland is set to be Europe’s fastest-growing economy for the second year running. The country’s economy grew by 1.9 percent quarter-on-quarter from 10/09/2015
Now playing Next Business Line Business Line special oil edition: a brave new world In the last few weeks oil prices went on a wild rollercoaster ride. Now they seem to have re-taken their shaky path, driven in no small part by the 10/09/2015
Now playing Next Economy Queen Elizabeth and monarchy 'worth more to UK than ever' Queen Elizabeth’s personal fortune may look mouthwatering to some, but commentators say Britain’s monarch is not as rich as people think. The Sunday 09/09/2015
Now playing Next Economy Poor Chinese trade figures renew fears over shaky economy Imports into China fell far more than expected in August, adding to concerns over the effect of the slowdown in the world’s second largest economy 08/09/2015
Now playing Next World News EU announces agricultural aid after farmers descend on Brussels European agriculture ministers have announced a €500m aid package for farmers hit hard by plummeting prices. When farmers gathered to protest in 08/09/2015
Now playing Next Europe News Police pelted with eggs as farmers protest in Brussels There have been angry scenes in Brussels as EU farmers protested over falling milk and meat prices. Eggs and firecrackers were thrown at police, as 07/09/2015
Now playing Next Economy Canada in recession after Q2 contraction Canada went into recession in the first half of 2015, and figures indicate Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s prediction the second half would be better 01/09/2015
Now playing Next Economy Huge gas find a game-changer for Egypt It is a discovery that could transform Egypt’s economy and have important geopolitical outcomes. Italian energy giant ENI has found the 31/08/2015
Now playing Next Economy UK economy grew by 0.7 percent in second quarter In the UK economic growth remained steady at 0.7 percent for the second quarter according to official figures. Analysts had been expecting such a 28/08/2015