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Chinese owned business succeeds through sustainability, plastic recycling in US

December 31, 2021

Venezuela’s economy outlook in 2022

Venezuela has been in recession since 2014, and hyperinflation since 2017. Will Venezuela’s economy recover in 2022?

December 15, 2021

Pizza and bagel prices hit by inflation

New York’s iconic pizzas and bagels are being hit by inflation and supply chain shortages.

December 15, 2021

Manhattan’s Chinatown makes a comeback after pandemic

Manhattan’s Chinatown was the first New York City neighborhood to feel the economic impact of the pandemic.

December 9, 2021

Robots could help mitigate the Great Resignation

There is a short supply of labor for certain positions in the U.S. amid COVID-19 outbreak. Some restaurants are turning to technology to do jobs they are having trouble hiring for. See how robots help mitigate the Great Resignation.

December 7, 2021

See why there is a shortage of Christmas trees in the U.S.

It’s harder to get a Christmas tree this year than in years past in the U.S. Low supply is pushing prices up by as much as 30 percent as compared to a year ago. Find out more.

December 4, 2021

More tech founders leaving helm of their firms in the U.S.

Twitter Co-founder Jack Dorsey has announced that he’s stepping down from his role as CEO. His decision comes at a time when social media companies are facing increased scrutiny over how they spread information and disinformation amid increasing influence. Find out more.

December 3, 2021

U.S. jobs report and inflation concerns

The U.S economy added 221,000 private sector jobs in November, less than half the number in some forecasts. But some are shrugging off that underwhelming figure because other metrics suggest the U.S. economy is in good shape, despite soaring inflation and the threat of the […]

November 29, 2021

NYC looks to become new cryptocurrency capital

Miami and New York are in a race to become cryptocurrency capitals.

November 29, 2021

Liquor industry faces shortages from supply chain crunch ahead of holiday season

Some of your favorite liquor might be harder to find in the store ahead of the holiday season.

November 25, 2021

New York City’s newest Chinatown

Asians are the fastest-growing demographic in the United States.

November 21, 2021

Table Tennis: Peace through Sport

CGTN covers the 2021 World Table Tennis Championships.

November 15, 2021

Supply chain crunch hits smaller retailers hard

World leaders are firefighting what were once mostly invisible to many of us: supply chains. But the growing prevalence of online shopping and same-day delivery has put this complex topic center stage in our lives.

November 13, 2021

Seaweed could help cut cow farts

Reducing the world’s methane emissions has become a top priority in the fight against climate change. One of the biggest emitters of methane are cows. A growing body of research indicates that feeding cows seaweed can substantially lower their emissions.

November 11, 2021

Augmented World Expo opens with newest in VR technology

Carving out a space in your own virtual world is what the Augmented World Expo in Silicon Valley is all about.

November 11, 2021

Venezuela eases some COVID-19 restrictions ahead of holidays

Venezuela has started easing COVID-19 restrictions for businesses during the months of November and December. This is raising concerns among public health experts.

November 11, 2021

Shortage of semiconductor slows Mexico’s merchandising exports

Mexican merchandise exports are way down this year. The main reason is the same problem vexing nations around the world – the shortage of semiconductor chips.

November 5, 2021

October growth beats expectations with 531,000 new jobs

U.S. job numbers blowing past expectations on Friday, adding 531,000 jobs. Analysts say it’s a strong indicator that the Delta variant’s pressure on the recovery is easing.

November 4, 2021

See how inflation impacts our daily life

Inflation is becoming an increasingly worrying problem for the U.S. economy and it’s already having a significant impact on the ground. See how inflation affects our cost of living.

November 3, 2021

U.S. Federal Reserve eases support for markets, looks to control inflation

The U.S. central bank announced it’s to start reducing the $120 billion a month it’s been pumping into the economy for more than a year to support it through the pandemic.

October 29, 2021

Facebook rebrands as “Meta,” introduces public to the “metaverse”

Facebook and its family of apps like Instagram and WhatsApp will still keep their names. But Zuckerberg said his company has a new North Star to follow – the metaverse.

October 29, 2021

Cubans still struggle under U.S. sanctions

One year has gone by since the U.S. imposed new sanctions that cut off key remittances to Cuba.

October 29, 2021

House committee grills fossil fuel companies on global warming

Four of the world’s biggest oil companies and U.S. lawmakers made history this Thursday with a reckoning over climate change.

October 22, 2021

Former FARC members lead tours into Colombian jungles

It has been five years since Colombia’s government signed a peace agreement to end more than 50 years of armed conflict with the leftist rebel group known as FARC.

October 22, 2021

Lower-income neighborhoods in NYC more likely to be impacted by deadly heat

What are “Urban Heat Islands”

October 22, 2021

Pandemic widens gender gap for Venezuela’s workforce

The COVID-19 pandemic is widening the gender gap in the workforce.

October 20, 2021

Google launches Pixel 6

Google has launched its latest smartphone, the Pixel 6. Does it have what it takes to challenge the market leaders?

October 19, 2021

Some NYC neighborhoods still struggling to rebound after pandemic

Pre-pandemic New York’s Soho was known for its chic boutiques and bustling sidewalks full of tourists carting around shopping bags.

October 19, 2021

Apple unveils updated AirPods, MacBook at online event

At a virtual event, Apple proclaimed music a key theme for the day.

October 6, 2021

Can context resolve Cancel Culture?

Cancel Culture has been around for much longer than the Black Lives Matter movement.But George Floyd’s murder and the worldwide reckoning over racial injustice it sparked accelerated the “cancellation” of divisive symbols. And yet can these divisions be reconciled with enough context?

October 5, 2021

China – U.S. trade policy

In remarks to a Washington think tank, Ambassador Tai said China is not fully compliant with a Phase One trade agreement signed in January 2020 under the Trump administration.

September 29, 2021

Miami’s real estate market squeezing out local renters

During the pandemic, South Florida became an idyllic escape for many Americans.

September 29, 2021

Back in the air: Transatlantic flight bookings spike as US eases travel restrictions

The U.S. recently announced it would ease travel restrictions on people from 33 countries – so long as they’re fully vaccinated – starting early November.

September 26, 2021

Parents increasingly upset about childcare costs in the UK

In this last installment of our series, the Child Care Crisis, we go to the United Kingdom, the country with the second costliest child care worldwide. Some moms in the UK have taken to social media to share their views and advice on how […]

September 26, 2021

Fintech platforms add users in Latin America during pandemic

There has been an unexpected side effect from the pandemic—tens of millions more people in Latin America’s have opened bank accounts.

September 22, 2021

Running group introduces people to AAPI neighborhoods in NYC

A group of young Asian Americans living in New York City are raising awareness about discrimination with their feet

September 22, 2021

California invests billions in tech to fight wildfires

This year, California allocated $2 billion of its budget to firefighting — the highest amount to date.

September 1, 2021

Agricultural industry remains optimistic following difficult year

Thousands of farmers and agricultural manufacturers are gathering in Illinois for the Farm Progress Show.

September 1, 2021

Coffee prices increasing due to severe weather in Brazil

A cup of coffee in the U.S. could soon start costing you more. Wholesale coffee prices are increasing because of bad weather in Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer.

August 25, 2021

San Francisco enacts strictest U.S. vaccination proof rule

For many San Francisco businesses, it’s now — no vaccine, no service. Since last Friday, the city implemented the strictest vaccination proof requirement in the U.S. See the latest.

August 6, 2021

As U.S.unemployment drops again, employers grapple with too few staff

The unemployment rate dropped to 5.4% last month after the U.S. added nearly a million jobs for a second successive month. But, in Louisiana, fishermen can’t find enough hands on deck. See more.

August 6, 2021

Venezuela lops 6 zeros off currency

Venezuela is taking steps to make its currency less cumbersome. With inflation running at over 25,000 percent a year. People need a lot of bolivars to buy the simplest things. And, the government’s answer — lose a lot of zeroes.

August 6, 2021

Cybersecurity conference goes ahead in Las Vegas

While medical experts scramble to control a pandemic, tech experts at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas take on viruses of another kind. Find out more.

July 29, 2021

Rio de Janeiro hopes to become South America’s digital nomads paradise

On July 1, Rio’s City Hall launched a project which offers lower prices to travelers who sign onto long term packages with certified hotels and hostels and special six-month visas that could be extended for up to one year.

July 29, 2021

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged

The U.S. Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged at near zero, saying the U.S. economy continues to “strengthen.”

July 27, 2021

Mini-golf course teaches player about climate change threat

There is a new attraction in New York City that is looking to entertain and educate.

July 20, 2021

Jeff Bezos takes test flight for commercial space travel

Ten days after the founder of Virgin Galactic made his first trip into space, the founder of Amazon is preparing to do the same.

July 20, 2021

Favela solar project helps reduce utility bills

Developed by a nonprofit organization, the project is helping residents save money while increasing awareness about the benefits of solar power.

July 20, 2021

Chileans head to polls for presidential primaries

On Sunday, Chile will hold presidential primaries ahead of November’s presidential election, while lawmakers work on drafting a new constitution for the nation.

July 15, 2021

Many products in Mexico affected by global chip shortage

See how the global chip shortage is affecting computer and other electronic products in Mexico.

July 15, 2021

Shein seeks to attract more customers during the pandemic in Mexico

Shein, a Chinese e-commerce clothier, is finding ways to attract new online customers through the physical marketplace in Mexico. See the latest.

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