Global Business

Argentina’s car industry optimistic on Chinese imports

August 8, 2024

Temu making major gains in ecommerce sector

The Chinese ecommerce retailer launched less than two years ago. But its growth is making rivals take notice.

July 31, 2024

Agricultural sector adopts artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is expanding into more sectors of the economy, including agriculture.

July 31, 2024

More Colombian businesses invest in Chinese imports

More Colombians are venturing to the other side of the Pacific to build businesses, and one Colombian man has been helping others to join the club.

July 16, 2024

IMF raises China’s 2024 growth forecast to 5%

China’s GDP is growing faster than expected, according to the International Monetary Fund’s July World Economic outlook. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

July 11, 2024

San Francisco’s office vacancies hit all-time high

San Francisco’s real estate market is one of the most expensive in the United States. And data shows that a sizeable portion of that office space is vacant. As Mark Niu reports, some are warning it could take some time to fill those empty spaces.

June 25, 2024

Peru president’s visit to China to cover major sectors

More on what Peru’s President Dina Boularte will see and do on her visit to China.

June 25, 2024

China General Chamber of Commerce releases latest business survey

See the latest business survey by the China General Chamber of Commerce.

June 25, 2024

Boeing facing potential criminal charges

See what the U.S. Justice Dept. is recommending against the Boeing corporation.

June 24, 2024

Sustainable farm-to-table project could serve as model for Cuba

A farm in rural Havana is working to create a “circular economy” that recycles all forms of waste to produce healthy food. Take a look.

June 24, 2024

Latin American companies invest in China

See how Latin American companies are investing in the Chinese market.

June 19, 2024

Artist discusses impact of artificial intelligence on industry

Collision 2024 brings together thousands of tech experts, startups and investors.

June 19, 2024

Companies reveal new tech at Augment World Expo

At the Augmented World Expo in California, thousands of attendees are feeling not only special, but spatial. What is the current state of the extended reality industry? CGTN’s Mark Niu reports.

June 12, 2024

U.S. Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged despite inflation easing in May

The Federal Reserve left its elevated benchmark interest rate unchanged to try to snuff out lingering inflation in parts of the economy.

June 12, 2024

Tech startups look to AI to reinvigorate industries

Over the past few years, over-spending and high expectations have contributed to massive layoffs at major tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Google.

June 11, 2024

Apple unveils its AI plans

See how Apple plans to integrate artificial intelligence into its devices.

June 4, 2024

Brazil’s poorest regions look for new opportunities to fight climate change

Brazil’s first International Conference on Renewable Energy is attracting numerous entrepreneurs.

June 4, 2024

Experts discuss future of technology at Generative AI Summit

In San Francisco, thousands of experts and innovators in artificial intelligence recently came together for the GenAI Summit.

May 23, 2024

25 wins for CGTN America at 2024 Telly Awards

CGTN examines the Central American roots of the immigration crisis at the U.S. border with Mexico.

May 23, 2024

Companies look to utilize AI voice synthesis

Just this month, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT-4o, which has AI voice capabilities that seemed like science fiction a few years ago. CGTN’s Mark Niu takes a special look at how AI voice capabilities are becoming startling, useful, and even life changing.

May 23, 2024

Argentina’s austerity kicks in across the country

Argentina released its latest economic activity figures on Wednesday – official figures show an 8% drop in economic activities year-on-year.

May 21, 2024

Craft beer breweries facing challenges

See what small beer companies are doing to stem economic challenges

May 16, 2024

‘Shrinkflation’ becomes major political issue ahead of 2024 U.S. election

It’s called ‘Shrinkflation’ – and it’s a very real corporate practice designed to maximize profits, especially during times of high inflation.

May 9, 2024

Cyber security experts gather at RSA Conference

More than 40,000 people from at least 130 countries gather at the RSA Conference in San Franciso to share ways to combat and incorporate what is sometimes considered friend or foe, artificial intelligence.

May 8, 2024

OpenAI CEO confronts AI fears

ChatGPT has revolutionized technology since it was released 18 months ago. The artificial intelligence application has limitless possibilities in just about every field imaginable. And that’s a growing concern in a year packed with elections and two globally resonating armed conflicts. So, ChatGPT creator Sam […]

May 7, 2024

Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump hush money trial

The adult film star at the center of Donald Trump’s hush money trial testified in a Manhattan court on May 7.

May 7, 2024

Apple unveils new products and iPad updates

Apple has unveiled its newest products at a virtual event.

May 7, 2024

UN migration report warns of record number of displaced people worldwide

There is now a record number of displaced people around the world, as violence and climate change forcibly remove people from their homelands.

May 7, 2024

Global leaders attend Milken Institute Global Conference

Heads of state and top executives from international organizations attending the annual Milken Institute Global Conference heard the managing director of the IMF say U.S. debt has reached a level she called “mind-boggling.”

May 7, 2024

Students arrested over Gaza ceasefire protests at U.S. universities

Dozens of U.S. students have been detained at protests for a ceasefire in Gaza at universities across the country.

May 2, 2024

Free Trade Agreement between China, Ecuador goes into effect

Wednesday, May 1 marked a significant milestone for Ecuador and China as the Free Trade Agreement between the two nations went into effect, increasing the expectations of enhancing Ecuador’s export capabilities and stimulating economic growth.

May 2, 2024

Federal Reserve keeps benchmark interest unchanged

The U.S. central bank has again left its benchmark interest rate unchanged amid growing concerns about the return of inflation.

April 24, 2024

New York City plans to implement congestion pricing plan to combat traffic jams

Visit any large city around the world, and you’ll likely face traffic. New York is trying to do something about congestion.

April 24, 2024

Businesses hope to profit off California’s lithium reserves; environmentalists protest

The valuable element is used in manufacturing batteries for all kinds of electronic devices, most notably for electric vehicles.

April 19, 2024

The United Nations celebrates Chinese Language Day

The United Nations is celebrating Chinese Language Day this week with a performance by Chinese singer and superstar Zhou Shen. Chinese is one of the official languages used by the world body, and the day is an ode to diversity at the UN. CGTN’s Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.

April 19, 2024

Over 100,000 Haitians flee Port-au-Prince the past 30 days

The United Nations says an estimated nearly 100,000 people have fled the violence in Port-au-Prince in the past month. There is a political void in Haiti and many can no longer wait as gangs launch regular attacks in the city. CGTN’s Harold Isaac reports.

April 19, 2024

Cuba’s aging population

Over the past few decades, Cuba has seen the steady aging of its population. Experts say its become a major demographic challenge impacting the country socially and economically. CGTN’s Luis Chirino takes a look at this phenomenon affecting the Caribbean island nation.

April 19, 2024

Chinese Language Day: Honoring multilingualism

April 20th marks the Chinese Language Day at the United Nations, celebrating multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote the use of the Chinese language.

April 19, 2024

Chicago street vendors navigate informal economy

In Chicago, tens of thousands of migrants have arrived in the city from the southern border just in the last couple of years. Many have a long wait for a work permit and that has led to a growing informal economy.

April 17, 2024

Major tech conference opens in Rio de Janeiro

Organizers of the Web Summit say 30,000 attendees, 600 speakers and some 1,000 startups are converging on Rio de Janeiro.

April 16, 2024

U.S. grants Samsung billions to make computer chips in Texas

The Biden administration will provide South Korea’s Samsung Electronics billions to develop a semiconductor chip plant in the U.S. state of Texas. The U.S. will reportedly provide $6.4 billion in direct funding from the CHIPS and Science Act signed into law in 2022. Samsung said […]

April 11, 2024

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank prepare for spring meetings

Policy makers will gather in Washington next week for the annual International Monetary Fund – World Bank spring meetings.

April 11, 2024

EPA issues new rule limiting “forever chemicals” in U.S. drinking water

A new rule in the U.S. will limit the amount of so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water.

April 11, 2024

Haitians face complicated U.S. immigration policies

As Haiti grapples with escalating turmoil, the United States is holding firm to its immigration policies that target Haitian migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally.

April 10, 2024

Baltimore’s Key Bridge disaster highlights construction dangers

Two weeks after the collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge due to a container ship crash, six construction workers have lost their lives, with three still missing.