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Former FARC members lead tours into Colombian jungles

May 22, 2021

Gas prices may going up again in the U.S.

Will gas prices go up again after pipeline cyberattack in the U.S.? Why are gas prices rising so high this year?

May 20, 2021

Golden arcade video games find lucrative new markets

Do arcades still exist, and if so, what is your favorite arcade machine or game?

May 20, 2021

Napa Valley grape growers gear up for drought of 2021

California continues to battle an ongoing drought. Farmers are performing a delicate balancing act of conserving water and growing crops. See how California’s drought impacts grape in Napa Valley.

May 19, 2021

Companies plot out office space use in post-pandemic future

Companies are increasingly flexible to the idea of less in-person time and that has raised lots of questions about the future of office space.

May 15, 2021

Mexican pork sees more opportunity in China

The enormous demand for pork in the Asian market is creating opportunities for international producers to increase their market presence. China has become Mexico’s most important market for pork exports.

May 14, 2021

Business eager for New York reopening to bring tourists back

Tourism hub New York City saw a dramatic drop in visitors in the pandemic, but many businesses have hope that increased vaccinations and drops in the coronavirus infection rate will bring people back to the Big Apple.

May 12, 2021

More Americans trading stocks despite pandemic’s economic impact

Americans are now putting more of their money into stocks than ever before.

May 11, 2021

Agencies limiting numbers of background actors on sets to minimize pandemic risk

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed the film industry. While Hollywood studios have gradually resumed productions in recent months, there are still many safety regulations and restrictions in place that have also influenced the way in which production crews are recruited. In an effort to […]

May 11, 2021

Epic vs Apple trials goes into second week

A gaming giant is doing battle with a tech titan in court. Week two of the Epic Games vs. Apple trial is underway this week. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports.

May 5, 2021

Lyft sells self-driving cars unit to Toyota

U.S. ride-sharing company Lyft has sold off its autonomous vehicle unit to Toyota.

May 5, 2021

Interest grows for upcoming Hainan Expo

Shoppers take note!

May 1, 2021

COVID inspires young Americans towards entrepreneurship

One positive business trend to come out of the coronavirus pandemic has been the rise in American entrepreneurs. In the U.S., coronavirus creativity has helped birth more than four million new businesses in the last year.

April 28, 2021

Boycott of Georgia based corporations over state’s voter suppression could impact smaller businesses

Calls for boycotts to Georgia-based businesses and corporations continue over a recent election law that many believe amounts to voter suppression.

April 26, 2021

Roots of Migration

CGTN examines what the reopening of schools looks like as the pandemic continues.

April 24, 2021

Mexico brings the handmade touch to high-tech cars

Attitudes towards the environment are ever-changing, as people seek greener solutions to preserve the planet. And one measure of that is the growing popularity of electric cars. In Mexico, one innovative car company is seeking to tackle not only the country’s environmental problems, but important […]

April 24, 2021

U.S. restaurants continue to struggle amid COVID-19 pandemic

More than 110,000 U.S. restaurants, had to close between March 2020 and this January- that’s according to an industry association. See how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the restaurant industry in the U.S.

April 24, 2021

Argentina’s exports of organic food sector growing rapidly

Organic farmers in Argentina have their eyes on China as their industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. See how fast the organic food market is growing in Argentina.

April 21, 2021

Apple unveils fresh line of products and upgrades

Tech giant Apple has unveiled a refreshed line of hardware products as well as some new gadgets at a virtual event from its Silicon Valley headquarters. CGTN’s Mark Niu reports.

April 17, 2021

How Climate Change will affect businesses in the U.S.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls climate change an existential threat to not only the environment, but to the economy. The Biden administration will face challenges getting all sectors of the economy on board. See the latest.

April 13, 2021

Johnson & Johnson vaccinations on hold

Johnson & Johnson vaccines are on hold at vaccination centers across the U.S. on Tuesday after six women out of the almost seven million people inoculated developed rare blood clots. Find out more as Giles Gibson reports from Washington D.C.

April 13, 2021

Ecuadorans votes in hotly contested election

Voters were determined to express their will in one of Ecuador’s most hotly contested elections in recent times.

April 9, 2021

U.S. real estate market booms during COVID-19 pandemic

The residential real estate market is on its biggest tear since 2006, just before the housing bubble burst and set off a global recession. See why homes are more expensive during the pandemic.

April 9, 2021

San Francisco restaurant aims to make the best American Chinese food

San Francisco’s Lazy Susan restaurant is trying to make the best American Chinese takeout during the pandemic. Take a look.

April 6, 2021

Why are more Chinese young people drafting wills?

CGTN spoke with podcaster Afra Zhao Wang, host of Loud Murmurs, a Chinese language podcast. See what she has to say about why more young Chinese people are drafting wills.

April 5, 2021

Eye on Education

CGTN examines what the reopening of schools looks like as the pandemic continues.

March 31, 2021

Indoor fitness studios reopen but face challenges from at-home workout equipment

Indoor fitness studios in New York City have been allowed to reopen marking a big step forward for a sector hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. But over the past year fitness habits have changed with more people investing in at-home workout equipment. Now gyms […]

March 31, 2021

Bitcoin ATMs popping up in U.S. cities

As interest in cryptocurrency rises, so does the demand for Bitcoin ATMs, which are rapidly popping up in some unexpected places across the United States.

March 31, 2021

More Cubans exploring cryptocurrencies

An increasing number of Cubans are exploring the world of cryptocurrencies for purchasing products and services as well as accessing financial markets.

March 30, 2021

One million Bolivar banknote launched in Venezuela

Venezuela’s central bank has announced it is issuing new banknotes, with the highest denominations in the country’s history, as the country struggles to cope with a chronic cash shortage after almost 3 years of hyperinflation. What does this mean to the country?

March 24, 2021

Ports experience major congestion as pandemic continues

Port services were reduced to meet coronavirus restrictions at the same time Americans were shopping online in record numbers—mainly for products manufactured in China.

March 17, 2021

South by Southwest Festival returns, virtually

For nearly 35 years now, the hugely popular South by Southwest festival has celebrated the arts, tech, culture and all things creative in Austin, Texas. This opportunity for sensory overload takes over the town each March.

March 10, 2021

People face shaming for traveling during COVID-19 pandemic

A year after the pandemic, many people are experiencing pandemic fatigue and have started to travel.

March 10, 2021

“Hug tents” brings seniors, families together during pandemic

The past year has been a tragic and trying time at America’s nursing homes. But some facilities have come up with a creative workaround to that problem.

March 9, 2021

Trading up on carbon for a greener future in China

China has launched the world’s biggest carbon trading plan. See how China is going green and improving the environment.

March 9, 2021

What’s ahead in the second year of China-U.S. trade deal?

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for cooperation rather than confrontation when talking to U.S. President Joe Biden over the phone last month. What will U.S.-China relationship look like in the Biden era?

March 4, 2021

More China companies seek dual listings as U.S. pressure rises

What does dual listings mean? Chinese companies have traded their stocks on different exchanges, known as secondary listings after former U.S. president Donald Trump signed a law that removed some Chinese companies from American stock exchanges.

March 4, 2021

Should children get COVID-19 vaccine?

When will children be able to receive COVID-19 vaccines? People around the world are getting jabs of COVID-19 vaccines, but children are not yet authorized for vaccines. Clinical trials are currently underway to monitor their impact on young people.

March 3, 2021

Digital yuan looks for its next frontier

China’s annual meeting of parliament – known as the Two Sessions – takes place amid a revolution in how we think about and use money.

March 3, 2021

Two Sessions: China lays out plans for tech competition in the future

Last year’s Two Sessions meetings placed a strong emphasis on science, technology, and innovation and this year’s meetings are likely to do the same.

February 24, 2021

$15 minimum wage could lead to layoffs in the U.S.

U.S. President Joe Biden and other Democrats wants to raise the federal minimum wage from the current $7.25 to $15 an hour by 2025. But some lawmakers, both Republican and Democrat are opposed saying higher wages will lead to job cuts.

February 17, 2021

The future of Trump’s financials

The last trace of Donald Trump’s 1980s seaside casino venture has gone. But what does that mean for the future of Trump’s financials?

February 17, 2021

SPACs become latest trends on Wall Street

SPACs are the latest hot trend on Wall Street.

February 9, 2021

Some small businesses adapt during COVID-19 pandemic

It’s been a tough 10 months for many small businesses in the U.S.

February 8, 2021

COVID-19 pushes many small businesses to brink of bankruptcy

Many small businesses in the U.S. closed due to COVID-19 pandemic. There’s one success story can be found in Chicago after a program linked to The University of Chicago helped some local businesses pivot through the crisis.

February 8, 2021

What’s happening with GameStop and the stock market?

Online chatrooms and social media has helped fuel a trading frenzy sending some retail store stocks soaring recently. Some analysts believe this form of trading activity won’t end with GameStop. See what’s happening with GameStop and the stock market.

January 26, 2021

The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine

Take a look at the struggles and logistics in the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine.

January 26, 2021

Colombia sees growth in non-mining exports to China

According to Colombia’s export agency, non-mining energy exports to China grew nearly 13 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year.

January 18, 2021

Ford shuts down manufacturing plants in Brazil

Ford Motor has announced that it will close its three plants in Brazil this year as the COVID-19 pandemic amplified the company’s under use of its manufacturing capacity. See how the COVID-19 impacts the global production and flow of cars.

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