Kaduna airport traffic – Airline operators, businesses lament low patronage

After China introduced a controversial new security law, Donald Trump signed an order ending preferential economic treatment for the territory. What does Hong Kong's economic future now hold?

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed the way many businesses work, pushing more transactions and communication online. What does that mean for data protection? We speak to CEO of data privacy specialists Ethyca, Cillian Kieran, about the issues that digitalisation, working from home and new regulations present for companies. Also in the show: how much are governments paying for their Covid-19 tracing apps? Plus, some hope for France's beleaguered tourist industry as more French people choose to holiday close to home.

With the oil price down and the coronavirus pandemic taking its toll, Colombia faces its worst economic setback in a decade. Businesses are fighting to get into gear again after four months of partial lockdowns.

Many in the logistics and courier business have condemned the increase in licensing fees that they view as a threat to their operations. But NIPOST says this was done as part of new regulations aimed at upping the ease of doing business, ‘rejigging’ the logistics and courier sector of the economy, and improving the efficiency of the players in that sector.⁣

Businesses and local people in southeastern France are counting the cost of damage from Storm Alex, which led to major flooding in parts of the Alpes-Maritime region. The French government has pledged an initial fund of €100 million towards rebuilding efforts. The flooding damaged roads, bridges and buildings, cutting off access to some villages. Also today: we bring you the latest on talks between Democrats and Republicans over a rescue package for the US airline industry, after President Donald Trump called off negotiations over a wider stimulus plan.

The French government says it will do “everything it can” to support businesses affected by the new Covid-19 restrictions, including a 9pm-6am curfew in France’s main cities. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has outlined further aid to help businesses and households, as the country struggles to control the spread of the coronavirus. Also in the show - tech companies face more regulations in Europe, and US unemployment claims spike.

This week, we head to the Thai capital Bangkok, which has been convulsed for weeks by anti-government protests. Social media has been vital to the protest movement – not just to organise demonstrations themselves, but also to help small businesses, who've come up with innovative ways to both support and benefit from the street movement. We tell you more.

French business organisations have warned that a wave of bankruptcies may result from the second national lockdown, which begins on Friday. With all non-essential shops shut, many retailers will be closed for part of the key pre-Christmas trading period. Also today, French luxury giant LMVH's deal to buy the jeweller Tiffany is back on after the American company's board reduced the sale price for the firm's shares.

Stores are closed on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, as the coronavirus pandemic keeps tourists at bay. Souvenir shop manager Mukhtar Ahmed only stays afloat thanks to the generosity of his landlord, as he has not been able to pay the rent since March. Tourist numbers have dropped by 66 percent in 2020 according to NYC & Company. Its vice president, Christopher Heywood, reckons that the crisis "has been decimating all facets of our industry," which currently employs 403,000 people.

French businesses have welcomed President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that non-essential shops will be able to re-open their doors on Saturday November 27, in time for the holiday shopping season. But the second lockdown has left its mark on an already fragile economy. Also in the show: Wall Street hits new highs as pharmaceutical companies report progress on a possible coronavirus vaccine.

French businesses have welcomed Emmanuel Macron's announcement that non-essential shops will be able to re-open their doors on Saturday November 27, in time for the holiday shopping season.

The fallout from the Capitol siege has begun to hit the Republican party in the wallet with major businesses cancelling their political contributions.