Ford scales back in South America
It will close a factory in Brazil after more than 50 years, following major cuts in Europe.
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Trade war: Trump says no 'magical date' for US-China deal
The comments come as US and Chinese officials rush to clinch a deal ahead of a 1 March deadline.
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The US cannot crush us, says Huawei founder
Ren Zhengfei says the firm will survive despite security concerns and his daughter's legal troubles.
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UK farmers promised 'no deal' protection
Michael Gove has promised to protect farmers from cheap food imports.
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Estonia orders Danske Bank branch to shut
The bank's Tallinn branch has been at the centre of a money-laundering scandal.
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House launches probe of US nuclear plan in Saudi Arabia
A government report says the US is rushing to transfer sensitive nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia.
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Honda confirms Swindon car plant closure
The firm says the move is due to global changes in the car industry and has nothing to do with Brexit.
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HSBC profits hit by China slowdown
Profits at Europe's largest bank rise by less than forecast after a challenging end to 2018.
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UK employment hits another record high
A record 32.6 million people were in work between October and December, official figures show.
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Asda sales growth slows amid 'challenging' trade
Sales growth eased at the UK's third largest supermarket chain as Brexit uncertainty affected shoppers.
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Karl Lagerfeld, iconic Chanel fashion designer, dies
The fashion world pays tribute to the giant, who was working right up until his death.
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Flybmi won't be the last airline failure, say analysts
The airline's collapse follows a string of European failures as a perfect storm hits the industry.
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Fast fashion: 'Penny on a garment' to drive clothes recycling
Clothing brands and retailers should pay per item to fund a £35m annual recycling scheme, MPs say.
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Replacing failed shops 'won't save city centres'
Authorities should try to attract high-paying office jobs to revive the High Street, a think tank says.
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Australian political parties hit by 'state actor' hack, PM says
The "sophisticated" activity follows an intrusion on parliamentary servers, PM Scott Morrison says.
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NatWest worker told customer 'vegans should be punched'
A NatWest worker said he felt vegans were forcing their beliefs on him but the bank apologised for his outburst.
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Manchester United: Saudi Arabia prince Mohammed Bin Salman denies takeover bid
Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's media minister has denied reports linking him with a £3.8bn takeover of Manchester United.
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Balmoral Tanks loses 'price-fixing' court case
Aberdeen-based Balmoral Tanks loses court battle over £130,000 fine imposed by competition authority.
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BBC World News business headlines
The latest international business headlines from BBC World News.
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Huawei founder: 'No way US can crush us'
Ren Zhengfei described the arrest of his daughter Meng Wanzhou, the company's chief financial officer, as politically motivated.
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'People use storage for life events'
"We have to be mindful of the moments in life our customers are in," says storage boss Anthony Paine.
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How the chocolate bar became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the chocolate bar became a million dollar idea.
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Japan turns to tech to cut long working hours
Overwork is a longstanding problem in Japan and companies are turning to technology for solutions.
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Worklife India: The transwoman breaking boundaries
Women are under-represented in Indian politics, and a trans woman is a rare sight. Apsara Reddy is one such politician who’s breaking the glass ceiling.
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'Ideas are worthless, execution matters'
StockX founder Josh Luber says entrepreneurs just need to put "one foot in front of the other".
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Brexit: How could it affect the fashion industry?
Brexit may mean buying your favourite brand could cost you more. Here's why.
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How Brexit hit the pound in your pocket
The value of the pound has changed a lot over the past three years - making us all a little poorer.
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Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?
The UK says it want to replicate the EU's trade agreements "as far as possible".
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Could hackers 'brainjack' your memories in future?
A decade from now, memory-boosting implants could be available commercially, but at what risk?
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Ren Zhengfei: Huawei's reclusive founder
When Ren Zhengfei started Huawei in 1987 little did he know it would become a global telecoms giant.
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How sending handwritten letters created a $1bn firm
Technology company Celonis got its first business customers by writing them letters by hand to stand out from the crowd.
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Brexit: Will Britons living in the EU still get healthcare?
A reader asks about state healthcare for UK nationals in EU countries.
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How Lidl learnt to be less German in the UK
Ronny Gottschlich, the former boss of Lidl, explains how the German discounter grew in the UK.
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Quadriga: The cryptocurrency exchange that lost $135m
When Quadriga's founder died he left behind a mystery: what happened to millions in cryptocurrency?
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Why did the Airbus A380 fail?
It was billed as the future of air travel, but airlines increasingly saw the jet as too big and inefficient.
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Meet the tech entrepreneurs tackling sexual harassment
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, new apps are helping victims gather and share evidence.
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Carlos Ghosn and Japan's 'hostage justice' system
Critics say the pressure to confess is immense and there is no real presumption of innocence.
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Valentine's Day: This man devised a formula for finding love, and followed it
Wouldn't it make sense to take a more rational approach to choosing your perfect partner?
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The fashion models struggling with a life of debt
Models travel between fashion capitals for the chance to appear on the catwalks, but many will go home without pay and more debt.
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Valentine's Day: Japan falling out of love with 'obligation chocolates'
Some women in Japan are moving away from the custom of giving 'obligation chocolates' to male colleagues.
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