CGTN’s Karina Huber spoke with Maven’s founder and CEO, Kate Ryder. Maven is one of the top companies in the woman-focused digital health industry. The international online clinic tripled its client base in 2019 and has raised $88 million in venture capital.
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Beach towns in the U.S. are doing what they can to tackle climate change, population growth and coastal development. Still, critics are skeptical about how sustainable beach nourishment is, in the long run.
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The Los Angeles Art Show marked its 25th anniversary with its largest ever lineup of art programming. Over 70 people are expected to attend this year’s fair with over 120 galleries and art institutions represented from more than 20 countries.
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Twice a year, 15 early stage biology companies move to downtown San Francisco to take part in an intense four-month program that moves beyond their PhD’s and post-doctoral training.
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There were approximately 4.6 million Venezuelans living outside of their country and that number is growing rapidly. Neighboring countries are receiving an influx of refugees but Colombia is leading the way with efforts to regulate their status.
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This year’s game-changing trend in sustainable consumer goods may be plant-based athletic shoes. Karina Huber has more.
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Colombia will become the first Latin American country to ditch the ride-sharing app Uber.
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Scotland’s whisky industry wants the European Union to resolve its export tariff row with the United States.
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Among those welcoming the first phase of the U.S.-China trade deal are members of the U.S. outdoor recreation industry.
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Boeing, one of the world’s biggest aerospace companies, became a household name in 2019 after its 737 Max aircraft were involved in two fatal plane crashes. That aircraft was grounded and still remains out of the skies with no clear sign as to when it could return.
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CGTN Correspondent Mark Niu checks out Chinese products debuting at CES.
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Watch CGTN correspondent Ediz Tiyansan test new Chinese products at CES.
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After 70 years of failed attempts, Bogota will finally have a subway and a Chinese railway construction consortium will build it.
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Cyber Monday 2019 become the biggest online sales day ever in the United States. E-commerce companies like Amazon are trying to keep pace.
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CGTN’s Cheng Lei spoke with Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com about the company’s rebranding and it plans to be the world’s leading travel agency by 2025.
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This is the first Black Friday since the United States slapped tariffs, on imports of Chinese consumer goods. CGTN’s Karina Huber has more from New York.
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Colombia may be infamous for its illegal drug trade, but since medical marijuana was legalized there in 2016, some entrepreneurs are turning their sights onto becoming suppliers of legal medical cannabis.
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Many countries around the world face a severe shortage of cybersecurity experts. With computer hacks and breaches on the rise, there are too few people working in the sector, to keep groups and businesses safe.
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While the overall U.S. economy is moving at a moderate pace – the farm sector is lagging. The on-going trade dispute between the United States and China is taking its toll on U.S. farm exports.
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Many U-S technology companies are finding themselves caught in the cross-hairs of the trade wraith China, being forced to pay higher prices for components. But that hasn’t stopped U-S startups from forging ties with China’s supply chain. Mark Niu has the details on the HAX Accelerator and its new batch of startups.
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Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record this year, according to a new report by the United Nations.
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Dean Foods, the largest milk producer in the United States, filed for bankruptcy earlier this month partly because consumers are moving away from dairy milk. CGTN’s Karina Huber reports on the business challenge and the possible opportunity for the planet.
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Chinese telecoms firm Huawei says services in rural America are in danger of losing internet access. That’s after both Huawei and rival ZTE were both branded a security risk by the U.S. communications watchdog.
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For women wanting to make their mark on Wall Street, it’s been uphill battle.
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The world’s top carmakers are showcasing their new designs and technology at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. The US is the world’s second largest car market, behind only China, making this show is one of the most influential in the industry. Our Correspondent Ediz Tiyansan reports.
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Perhaps you’ve noticed: planes across the world have become more cramped and crowded in recent years. Now US regulators are trying to determine whether those packed planes are affecting passenger safety. One entrepreneur thinks he’s found a way to address passenger comfort. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports.
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An explosive day in Washington at the impeachment inquiry of US President Donald Trump.
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Lawmakers are trying to figure out whether U.S. President Donald Trump broke any laws when he asked the president of Ukraine to investigate a political rival. This inquiry could lead to a formal impeachment, making Trump only the 3rd president in American history to be […]
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A new drug therapy could for the first time turn cystic fibrosis, which is an often fatal genetic disorder, into a manageable disease.
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Researchers in Florida are working on a novel treatment to help sea animals including turtles from the effects of Red Tide, or toxic algae bloom. The treatment uses the same approach that works on humans who’ve overdosed on cocaine.
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Chile has long been seen as the most stable country in South America. Its GDP per person is ranked as one of the highest in the entire continent. It tends to stands out as being distinctly staid compared to its neighbors.
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China says the U.S. continues to discriminate against its companies despite Washington cutting telecoms firm Huawei a little more slack.
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Tech continues to thrive. The sector’s stocks are booming off the promise of technology that collects data and interprets it, using artificial intelligence. But is it developing too quickly? Sometimes the best way to shine a light on a subject, is through art. Mark Niu takes us to The Glass Room in San Francisco.
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Rapid advances are happening in artificial intelligence, computer vision and big data. One event in Silicon Valley is showcasing how those technologies are converging to transform our work and daily lives. Mark Niu has more on the Internet of Things Tech Expo.
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UNICEF hopes that its partnership with the GIGA Initiative will help students forced to flee war torn areas.
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Awareness about climate change is growing thanks mainly to younger people who have been marching around the world to draw attention to the issue. Schools and the media have been discussing it more, too.
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When it comes to big tech – how big is too big? That’s the question a number of state officials are asking, as they look into possible anti-trust violations by Google.
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The E-sports industry is expected to rake in more than one billion dollars this year, setting a new record. Professional games are frequently broadcast on major sports networks and universities are actually offering scholarships to top gamers. And like many other sports, high school is a critical training ground.
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A crowded field of candidates could get more crowded as former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg considers joining the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination
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U.S. President Donald Trump has touted the economy as being the greatest it has ever been with the unemployment rate at record lows. But that doesn’t tell the whole story.
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A new report says the wild bird population in North America has shrunk significantly, with the loss of some three billion birds. Human development has caused habitat loss and deforestation, as humans move into areas previously occupied by birds.
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Despite billions of dollars being spent on federal and state programs and medical research to fight opioid abuse, it doesn’t always translate into grassroots action.
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One of the key issues emerging in the campaign is affordable housing, and the candidates are rolling out plans to address it.
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Perhaps, there was nothing sexier in science this year than capturing the first image of a supermassive black hole. Winning the Breakthrough Prize in fundamental physics-a team of 347 scientists at 60 institutions in 20 countries, including China.
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In just under a year, U.S. voters will head to the polls for the 2020 Presidential elections. Just who President Donald Trump will face in that election has yet to be decided, with a large field of Democratic candidates vying for the nomination.
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Uruguay is a producer of high quality beef which is now in demand from the far side of the globe. As China’s appetite for gourmet beef rises, Uruguay itself is forced to import meat. Lucrecia Franco reports.
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Apple launches its long-awaited streaming service with big-name stars in its TV shows. Mark Niu reports.
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Beijing and Washington are sounding hopeful over a partial trade deal.
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This Halloween, it may not be the ghosts and ghouls which prove most frightening.
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Relatives of victims from the two Boeing 737 MAX crashes say apologies from the company’s CEO are too late.
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