Covid hits Australia's Economy - a podcast by BBC World Service

Business owners fear they will have to close as lock downs cause the economy to stall. We hear from Australian entrepreneurs whose businesses are under pressure with the loss of customers.We also hear how China is encouraging trade unions to put pressure on companies like Didi and delivery or courier firms to make sure their workers are not having to do excessive hours. We also focus on Afghanistan's economy and hear from the chief executive of a saffron farming company.

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