Cultivating legal medical marijuana in Colombia

Global Business

Ever since countries like Uruguay and some parts of the U.S. legalized marijuana a few years ago, attitudes towards the formerly illicit plant have changed.

But it’s also fueled an investment boom in the cannabis businesses.

Market research shows the United States receives the most foreign direct investment in medical marijuana projects.

Number two in terms of investment – Colombia.

CGTN’s Michelle Begue reports on one entrepreneur trying his hand at this new business.


Nima Veiseh discusses science’s impact on businesses and startups

CGTN’s Rachelle Akuffo spoke to Nima Veiseh, Author, “Markets with Memory” about how data science can be applied to the cannabis and hemp industry.