This episode features new developments in fitness training such as running shoes with performance-enhancing sensors and an AI-driven fitness app that helps personal trainers provide high-level instruction to their clients.

[In Focus: Climate Change Threatens Shipping on World's Waterways]
Wildfires, heat waves, drought ... extreme weather is having devastating consequences on Earth and economies around the world. We look at how shrinking water levels could stifle global trade.

[Global Trends: Japan's Trading Card Boom a Winning Hand for Business]
Trading cards are more than just fun and games in Japan. The hobby is becoming a booming business and companies are taking note, rolling out new ways of capitalizing on the trend.

From sports prosthetics to video game controller systems, this episode features companies creating innovative new products designed to make recreational activities accessible to as many people as possible.

[In Focus: China's Chip Breakthrough Reignites Tech Battle]
US attempts to curtail China's technological development appear to be falling short. The latest smartphone release from a major Chinese firm shows that the battle for tech dominance may be heating up.

[Global Trends: Southeast Asia Embraces "Buy Now, Pay Later"]
Buy Now Pay Later financing is taking Southeast Asia by storm. It's being used for purchases big and small, creating new spending power for shoppers in the region, but also new risks.