U.S. retailers are rolling out their Lunar New Year items featuring the pig, a symbol of good fortune and abundance. At the same time, merchants in Chinatown have had trouble getting their items in store on time for their biggest sales event of the year.
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Lunar New Year is a huge event in China and other neighboring countries. But you’d be mistaken if you thought it was ignored elsewhere.
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Malaysia’s palm oil industry has been under fire for a few months. It has been blamed, particularly in Western countries, for the alleged damage to rainforests. Now the government is making huge efforts to dismiss their criticism.
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Injuries have always been a hot topic for American football–an extremely physical, and many say violent sport. Some believe technology could help make it a safer and more enjoyable sport in the near future.
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Britain’s thriving auto industry, a major employer and contributor to the U.K. economy, sees itself as victim of Brexit’s uncertainties.
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Sports business experts are amazed by the rapid success of LA’s newly revived football market, as Rams returned to LA and to the Super Bowl.
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The decision by the head of the World Bank to leave before his term ends has given Donald Trump a chance to impose his political agenda upon it.
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Bangkok, the most visited city in the world, these days is also one of the most polluted
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While U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators put their heads together in Washington, members of the U.S. outdoor recreation and snow sports industries are gathering for a big trade show in the state of Colorado. Parts of those industries have been hit hard by U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports from Denver.
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As Chinese tech giant Huawei faces allegations of theft and fraud, some US universities also find themselves in an awkward situation. Under the National Defense Authorization Act signed by US President Donald Trump in August, both Chinese equipment and partnerships with Chinese tech companies are under scrutiny.
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Huawei’s chief financial Officer Meng Wanzhou will find out in March whether a Canadian judge approves of extradition proceedings to transfer her to the U.S. She appeared in a Vancouver court Tuesday – as she faces charges of bank and wire fraud in the United States. She denies any wrongdoing.
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Rio de Janeiro was recently named the ‘World Capital of Architecture’ for 20-20. The award is the first of its kind by UNESCO. And, it’s intended to highlight sustainable urban development
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The African Diaspora Investment Symposium brought together Africans, African diaspora and investment experts in California — to focus on fostering sustainable growth on the continent.
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Almost one-tenth of Venezuela’s population has fled the country’s economic crisis. Real estate groups say the Caracas rental market is operating at 5 percent of its potential, some said cities across the country are on the verge of becoming ghost towns.
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Well, one New Year’s resolution for some people that seems to stick more than others is veganism. In fact, it’s gone from a fad to a lifestyle, something many may notice in the month of January, or as some say, Veganuary. CGTN Maria Galang explains.
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A new report analyzing the impact of climate change on the U.S. economy say one of the hardest hit areas will be infrastructure. Some say the biggest challenge is convincing the U.S. President to take action.
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We’re only a few weeks into 2019 and already people are giving up on their New Year’s resolutions. That’s why tech companies are stepping in to help people stay on-track with their personal goals.
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Daniel Ryntjes reports on the challenges of integrating new transport technologies into existing road infrastructure.
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The Detroit Auto Show is into its second week. While some looking for a new car will compare features like performance, safety and price, there is one other factor that is slightly less tangible.
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The buzziest phrase being discussed at the World Economic is the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which they say will fundamentally change the cities we live in.
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Hollywood-China relations over four decades and outlook for China’s booming film market.
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The global influence of China’s auto industry is expanding across the Americas. In Argentina, the number of car brands has increased in recent years. One of them, Changan, is betting on the trend to continue along with an improved economic outlook.
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The fourth industrial revolution and globalization is high on the agenda in Davos. It’s a concept that Brazil is slowly trying to embrace.
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The International Monetary Fund sees dark clouds ahead for the global economy.
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In the world of basketball, especially in China, you would be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t recognize the name Yao Ming. He was one of the first players from China to play in the NBA, but he was more than just a basketball star.
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Fashion has always been more than just clothes, but for those that cannot afford to buy the latest items, it is also a key source of marginalization.
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Delegates to the World Economic Forum in Davos will be looking at ‘big picture’ issues surrounding globalization.
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A new migrant caravan from Honduras is making its way through Guatemala headed for the United States
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A program to help the homeless on the streets of Washington D.C., relies on food tokens and helps make sure donated money goes where it should.
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Arrianna Huffington tackles the issue of work burnout head on.
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The new law requires publicly held companies based in California to have at least one woman on their boards by the end of 2019 nd by 2021 two women board members on companies of at least five board members, and three for companies with six or more.
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The Detroit Auto Show has featured the launch of some breathtaking new vehicles. From huge trucks to some of the fastest production cars ever made.
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Porsche became the first German carmaker to scrap diesel vehicles for good in. Phil Lavelle takes a look at how that’s affected the company, and if other manufacturers will follow
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With the US partial government shutdown in its fourth week, it isn’t only federal employees who are feeling the strain. America’s poorest are also facing an uncertain future, as the federal aid on which they depend is under threat.
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Despite the glamour, there is a cloud hanging above the auto industry. The trade dispute between the US and China has seen tariffs imposed on key auto components.
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The gap between e-commerce and traditional retail sales is getting smaller. Experts say that blending the two is the most effective way to stay in style.
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Help for the roughly 800,000 U.S. federal workers who are not being paid is coming from many parts of the communities where they live. Banks, restaurants, food banks and others are extending a hand.
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Fuel shortages in Mexico as President Lopez Obrador cracks down on pipeline thefts, are pushing residents to find other ways to get around.
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rom comedians, game publishers and many more have been accused of the practice of cultural appropriation.
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The North American International Auto Show opens in Detroit amid the U.S.-China trade dispute.
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The world’s largest consumer electronics show – CES- has just wrapped up in Las Vegas. CGTN’s Mark Niu has been there all week and tells us about some of the coolest new tech.
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If you’re a social media user, chances are you’re being influenced. And you may not even realize it. The so-called ‘influencer industry’ is rocketing in value – at the same time fewer people are seeing traditional advertisements.
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The warning signs have been there for years. A dramatic rise in ocean temperature is blamed in part for killing off as much as 35-percent of the world’s coral reefs.
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Cuba’s economic plan cuts imports valued at 400 million US dollars during the first quarter of 2019. The aim is to replace those goods with local products, but some economists say it could lead to more shortages in stores.
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The political stalemate over President Trump’s attempt to beef up U.S.-Mexico border security with a wall is a slap, some said, at workers who are entrusted with helping keep the skies safe.
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Despite U.S.-China trade tensions, Chinese companies continue to make their presence known at the world’s largest consumer tech show, CES in Las Vegas.
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2019 is a big year for Walt Disney Studios. It’s launching a streaming service called Disney+.
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CGTN’s Mark Niu is at CES 2019 in Las Vegas, and brings us the latest in consumer technology, particularly from the Chinese companies there.
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Cooperation, not confrontation, is the answer to overcoming trade tensions with the U.S. That’s what China’s ambassador said to business leaders during the China General Chamber of Commerce’s Lunar New Year gala.
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The world’s largest consumer electronics show CES is getting underway in Las Vegas. CGTN’s Mark Niu got a sneak peek ahead of its open on Tuesday, and so far on this media day, Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a dominant theme.
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