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

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.

January 16, 2021

A look at some unique products as CES wraps up

The world’s largest consumer electronics show, CES, has officially wrapped up. And for the first time ever, it was completely online. Take a look at how the week went and some of the unique gadgetry you may have missed.

January 16, 2021

Redefining ‘office space’ amid the COVID-19 pandemic

This week we’ve been looking at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. working world. More and more people who are able to are now doing their jobs from home and the trend may well outlive the pandemic. Will that mean more […]

January 15, 2021

Three Chinese telecom companies delisted from NYSE

Three major Chinese telecom giants have been delisted from trading at the New York Stock Exchange.

January 4, 2021

White House blames slow vaccine rollout on states

The rollout of vaccines been much slower than initially expected in the U.S. The head of Operation Warp Speed blames individual states. But at least five U.S. states say they received less than half the doses they were allocated by Operation Warp Speed.

November 26, 2020

The impact of international students on the U.S. economy

A variety of factors including the pandemic, an inability to obtain students visas and politics contributed to a record low enrollment by international students. See how international student enrollment decrease impacts U.S. economy.

November 17, 2020

Technology and data under spotlight in the U.S. election

Many tech-related issues were on 2020 ballots across the country. See how tech issues impacted the election.

November 12, 2020

How Pfizer’s genetic vaccine works against COVID-19

Pfizer announced Monday that its vaccine may be 90% effective, based on early and incomplete test results. The Food and Drug Administration must still authorize its use.

October 12, 2020

Venezuela recession forces some to subsistence fishing

The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has forced many businesses to close in Venezuela. The country is in the seventh year of one of the deepest recessions ever recorded in the world. Venezuelans head out to sea, fishing for survival amid crisis.

August 25, 2020

Back-to-school: Coronavirus shifts consumers habits

The back-to-school shopping season, which traditionally runs from mid-July to mid-August, is one of the most important annual events for U.S. retailers.

August 18, 2020

Trade battle ramps up after U.S. imposes tariffs on Canadian aluminum

A new trade battle between the U.S and Canada is underway after tariffs imposed by Washington took effect on Sunday.

August 11, 2020

COVID-19 impacts America’s farms

The economic impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt across the globe.

August 4, 2020

Reappearing act: Magicians try to maintain business during outbreak

In the time of the pandemic, so many businesses are hurting, and that includes entertainers.

August 3, 2020

Oil exporters ease production cuts amid fears for second COVID-19 wave

Global oil prices have been hit with a double whammy in recent months: a brutal price war and falling demand due to COVID-19.

July 29, 2020

Millions face cuts to emergency unemployment benefits in the U.S.

Republicans in Congress are considering cutting the current extra $600 weekly unemployment from the federal government to $200. See how this proposal will impact the unemployed.

July 29, 2020

San Diego Comic-Con goes virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic

The world’s largest event for pop culture, Comic-Con International San Diego has ended without anyone attending in person this year, how did that happen? Check out some details here.

June 4, 2020

Virus widening the gulf between Americans

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. was highly polarized. New surveys suggest the pandemic is widening the gulf, especially over the science driving the U.S. handling of the outbreak. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough has more.

June 4, 2020

Experts warn of avoidable deaths linked to mental illness

Thousands of people in the United States could die from alcoholism, drug abuse and suicide linked to the coronavirus. Mental health helplines have reported an uptick in people asking for support. Experts say there will also be a surge in avoidable deaths, if the country […]

June 2, 2020

U.S. rental car company Hertz declares bankruptcy

One of the biggest corporate casualties of the novel coronavirus pandemic is U.S. rental car company Hertz. It declared bankruptcy after travel came to a standstill and its debt burden became too much to bear. CGTN’s Karina Huber has more.

May 22, 2020

Female winemakers resolved to ride out pandemic

Female wine entrepreneurs have been working together in the Women’s Wine Guild of Colorado, and now many are adjusting to the impact the coronavirus has had on their businesses. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports.

May 22, 2020

Unemployment seeing record highs, but some jobs are still available

More than 36 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in just two months. While finding a job in is tough, there are some places that are hiring particularly in delivery and healthcare.

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