Global Business

Lyft sells self-driving cars unit to Toyota

August 6, 2019

Brazilian artist creates app that turns trash into cash

Poverty is one important reason behind the large number of waste-pickers here in Brazil.

August 2, 2019

US colleges struggling with low enrollment are closing at increasing rate

Small colleges across the United States are closing at an unprecedented pace as they struggle to attract students and face revenue shortages. Part of the problem is demographics. The number of high school seniors is dropping – dramatically in some parts of the country – and students are growing increasingly concerned about student debt.

August 2, 2019

UK architects design and create recyclable cork house

Cork is usually used for wine bottles. Now some engineers say it could change the way homes are built with the environment in mind.

July 30, 2019

Argentina beefs up meat exports to China

Recent agreements with China allow Argentina to diversify and export higher-value cuts of beef.

July 30, 2019

Online classes connect English language tutors and students around the globe

She works for VIPKid, one of many China-based online tutoring companies which have sprouted up. This one matches 70,000 U.S. teachers with 600,000 Chinese students.

July 29, 2019

World’s oldest mummies: Chile seeks recognition for artifacts from ancient civilization

University investigators, along with authorities and local communities in northern Chile are working to have a historical site in the Atacama Desert declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2020.

July 29, 2019

Vegan long game: Bloggers face outrage after some caught eating meat

In 2019 a handful of prominent vegan influencers with vegan clothing lines and recipe books were found to be eating animal products.

How protests in Tbilisi led to an economic spat with Moscow

July 26, 2019

Georgia’s tourism campaign booms following standoff with Russia

Protests in Tbilisi, Georgia have led to an economic spat with Moscow.

July 24, 2019

Golden State Warriors prepare to move to new arena

The NBA’s Golden State Warriors found a new place to play, without leaving the Bay Area and without spending a cent of public money.

July 24, 2019

Age changing app sparks privacy concerns

A Russian tech company’s wildly popular mobile app, FaceApp is coming under scrutiny over security concerns.

July 22, 2019

Cuba unveils new economic policy, reforms to help grow economy

Cuban government pay increase for state employees, among other economic changes in a new policy aimed at growing the economy.

July 19, 2019

50th Comic-Con International underway in San Diego

Comic-Con, one of the world’s largest pop culture conventions, continues in San Diego.

July 18, 2019

Female founded “unicorns” to hit record in 2019

2019 is on track to be a record year for unicorns founded by at least one woman. Last year there were a record 12 of them globally. Less than half the way into this year, there were ten of them.

July 18, 2019

A thousand year Tibetan tradition threatened to disappear

Tibetan papermaking has a history of over a thousand years. The tradition is passed down through generations.

July 18, 2019

Overlooked French football clubs aim to start a romance with US fans

France is something of a football anomaly. The national team won its second World Cup just last year and France just hosted a Women’s World Cup that smashed viewing records.

July 18, 2019

Trade deal between Latin America and EU ratified at Mercosur

This is a deal that provides countries like Argentina the opportunity to develop its potential in agricultural production.

July 16, 2019

Amazon courts sales with annual “Prime Day” event

For the fourth year in a row, Amazon aims to boost sales during the sluggish summer months with “Prime Day” – or rather “Prime Days”- extending the event to 48 hours.

July 16, 2019

Calls for regulation jump as hemp-infused product use soars

The hemp business is booming in the US, in large part because of a hemp plant extract called CBD. Many people tout CBD for its medicinal and therapeutic qualities but some say regulations have not kept pace.

July 11, 2019

FDA approves first-ever postpartum depression drug

Many women who’ve just given birth experience some type of mental disorder. The suffering is sometimes so acute they commit suicide. Now, the first drug to specifically treat postpartum depression, has just hit the market in the U.S.

July 10, 2019

Team China playing – and improving – in NBA Summer League

When the Chinese National Team opened their practice to the media for the first time during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, there was no hiding from what seemed obvious – they looked overmatched.

July 10, 2019

Fed Chair Powell signals US interest rate hike

Breaking with tradition, U.S. President Donald Trump has been piling on the pressure in recent months for the Fed to do exactly that.

July 8, 2019

China-US trade tensions weighing on Silicon Valley jobs

Trade tensions between the US and China are also taking their toll on the tech industry. And many fear the impact could last for years.

July 4, 2019

Mexico’s economy finds some benefits from US-China trade tensions

The trade war between the US and China has shifted global trading relationships, with Mexico benefiting the most. But it comes with a price.

July 3, 2019

San Francisco takes controversial measures to crack down on e-cigarettes

E-Cigarettes, or vaping, has becoming a multi-billion dollar industry that has caught on with a young generation.

July 3, 2019

Bang for your buck: US fireworks retailers fear future tariffs

The U.S. fireworks industry makes almost all of its revenue during the Fourth of July period, and trade tariffs will be a major threat to their bottom line. Dan Williams reports.

June 27, 2019

Chinese buyers pull out of US real estate

The biggest buyers of New York real estate were once the Chinese. Not anymore.

June 25, 2019

Public USTR hearings on impact of potential tariffs on $300B in Chinese goods wrap up

The message from a range of U.S. businesses to the Trump administration: no more tariffs, please.

June 21, 2019

Brazil moves to privatize infrastructure with Chinese investment

Brazil is planning to privatize a big part of its infrastructure this year: billions of dollars’ worth of airports, railways and other assets. And China is expected to be a key investor.

June 20, 2019

Eco-fashion becomes new trend for environmentally conscious designers

As eco-conscious fashion appears more frequently on the streets of Mexico City, the hope is that its message will resonate far beyond couture culture.

June 20, 2019

Leading with purpose at Forbes Women’s Summit

For female entrepreneurs, there’s much to celebrate.

June 20, 2019

Trade tensions rippling through US outdoor recreation companies

Manufacturers and retailers who make and sell a variety of products used for outdoor recreation are facing major difficulties due to the trade war between the U.S. and China.

June 19, 2019

US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady for now

U.S. interest rates remain unchanged in June, though the Federal Reserve did hint of future cuts.

June 18, 2019

Facebook unveils new Libra cryptocurrency

Facebook has confirmed it’s launching a new cryptocurrency that it hopes will become as big as the U.S. dollar. Mark Niu reports on the new currency.

June 17, 2019

Proposed fur ban chills New York industry

Fur may be going out of fashion in the U.S. Los Angeles and San Francisco have banned the sale of fur. Now, the epicenter of the American fur industry is considering the move and that could leave one side or another out in the cold.

June 17, 2019

Washington opens hearings on new duties on Chinese goods

Businesses from across the U.S. are calling on the Trump administration not to move ahead with additional tariffs on $300 billion of Chinese goods. Giles Gibson has more.

June 17, 2019

Turning sour: California wine growers feel tariff burden

California wine producers are putting their expansion plans in China on hold.

June 14, 2019

Chinese companies in the U.S. impacted by trade tensions

More than 600 companies are urging U.S. President Donald Trump to resolve the trade dispute with China, saying tariffs hurt American businesses and consumers. They signed a letter to Trump on Thursday, just the latest of many sent by the national campaign group known as ‘Tariffs Hurt the Heartland.’ The tariffs are also set to impact many Chinese companies operating in the U.S. And that includes CRRC Sifang America, a Chinese railcar manufacturer.. as CGTN’s Dan Williams now reports

June 13, 2019

The economics of malnutrition: Pakistan’s stunted growth

Almost half of Pakistani children under the age of five suffer from stunted growth due to chronic malnutrition. Neither the body nor brains of these children develop as they normally should prompting health experts there to call for greater efforts at intervention. Our correspondent Danial Khan has more from Islamabad.

June 12, 2019

Chilean winemakers revive ancient vines

Chile is working to save ancient vineyards planted by Spanish explorers centuries ago, as well as resurrect old wine-making techniques.

June 12, 2019

US investment conference draws fewer Chinese delegates amid trade tensions

The number of Chinese delegates at a major foreign direct investment conference in Washington, D.C. has fallen for the second year running, as the U.S.-China trade war continues.

June 12, 2019

Tariffs force US furniture retailers to cut their cushion

When the Trump administration hiked tariffs on Chinese imports last month, many American businesses took the hit. Ten perent levies on 200 billion dollars’ worth of Chinese products shot up to 25%. Now retailers and customers are paying the price.

June 11, 2019

Conservation effort ensures the future of agave plant

Tequila is Mexico’s most popular liquor, with demand on the rise from across the world. But there are worries about the health of the industry, tied to commercial production of its base plant, the agave.

June 11, 2019

Chinese firms have strong showing in BrandZ Top 100 list

This year’s list of the world’s 100 most valuable brands has been released. And there is a new number one.

June 10, 2019

Robots in the kitchen: Automation quickly creates an American classic

At San Francisco’s Creator restaurant, big lunch crowds line up to taste a burger made by a one-of-a-kind chef.

June 10, 2019

Chinese firms fear less welcoming business environment amid trade tensions

A new survey from the China General Chamber of Commerce says U.S.-China trade tensions are a barrier to Chinese investment in the U.S.

June 7, 2019

Date Set For Huawei Extradition Hearing

China is ramping up its 5G rollout by granting 5G licenses to four state-owned companies. That will also benefit telecoms firm such as Huawei, which is manufacturing 5G equipment. Jim Spellman reports on the latest developments around Huawei, which has been facing pressure from the United States.

June 6, 2019

Startup helps connect inmates with their loved ones

Critics say the U.S. prison system makes money from keeping people incarcerated. That’s why a new startup making money by focusing on rehabilitation is drawing attention.

June 6, 2019

Avocado prices could soar if Trump’s Mexico tariffs take effect

Mexico’s agricultural producers are closely watching trade talks taking place in Washington D.C. over U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on all Mexican products entering the United States. If the tariffs do go into effect, prices could soar for one of Mexico’s most important agricultural exports.

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