Entries by BBC News - Business

TikTok to reopen Indonesia shop after $1.5bn deal

In October, TikTok Shop shut down in Indonesia to comply with new rules in South East Asia's biggest economy.

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The pro gamer who has to rely upon sound alone

How video games are continuing to become more accessible for people with impaired vision.

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Javier Milei: New president tells Argentina ‘shock treatment’ looms

The country's new far-right president vows to launch a radical economic programme as he is sworn in.

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UK mortgage lending predicted to fall in 2024

Higher interest rates and cost of living pressures will lead to lower lending, UK Finance says.

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McDonald’s security guard soaks homeless man’s sleeping bag

The worker is seen kicking the homeless man's belongings away as he tries to mop the street.

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Alex Jones: Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew Tate repost

The conspiracy theorist was banned from Twitter - now X - but its owner has now reinstated him.

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Smile Direct Club dentistry aligners firm shuts down

Best known for selling clear aligners remotely, it has shut down months after filing for bankruptcy.

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How Shohei Ohtani became Japan’s biggest baseball export

His impact in the US surpasses that of all Japanese stars before him - and he now has a record $700m contract.

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Gap between haves and have-nots widening, report warns

Report mentions stagnant wages and mental health issues, and says the gap widened in the pandemic.

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CosMc’s: Curious customers flock to McDonald’s new retro drinks brand

CosMc's, named after an obscure company mascot, is a bid for the speciality drinks market.

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