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Chinese EVs gain ground on Cuban roads
March 15, 2023

Chinese EVs gain ground on Cuban roads

China’s Tianjin Dongxing and Cuba’s Minerva companies are operating a joint electric-car and scooter assembly line in Havana, seeking to curb pollution and boost clean transportation.

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March 14, 2023

Officials analyze fallout from SVB collapse

Stock markets across the world continued to suffer aftershocks this Tuesday following the dramatic collapse of two U.S. banks. U.S. authorities seemed to have stemmed some of the panics by covering customer deposits and any banks running into liquidity problems. But there are now urgent […]

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March 14, 2023

Colombian businesses hiring more Venezuelan migrants

Venezuelan migrants have become of the largest displacement crises in the world. This population faces many challenges including discrimination, often in the workplace and even on the streets. While the Colombian government provides social support programs for migrants, private businesses are taking an extra step […]

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March 14, 2023

Drought forces water cuts in Arizona town

As climate change worsens drought conditions in many areas around the world, communities are struggling to adapt. But when the most basic access to water supplies is disrupted or disappears – everyday life becomes a challenge. It’s a scenario playing out in one small community […]

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March 13, 2023

The latest on Tyre Nichols investigation

  The fallout continues following the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols by police officers in Memphis earlier this year. Earlier this week, a court ordered a delay of the release of further video of the beating until the state and the defendants had reviewed the […]

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March 13, 2023

Major wins for Asian and Asian-Americans at the Oscars

A quirky sci-fi movie centered around a Chinese immigrant family became the most prized production in this year’s Academy Awards. “Everything Everywhere All At Once” won seven Oscars in the categories of best picture, director, original screenplay, lead actress, supporting actress, supporting actor, and editing. […]

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March 13, 2023

A rare violin for auction in New York

A rare violin crafted in 1731 will be going on auction in New York this month and is expected to fetch over $10 million dollars. Once part of the private collection of a Chinese businessman in the city, auctioneers say the piece has piqued the […]

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March 13, 2023

Florida’s risk of climate change

  Weather researchers say the U.S. state of Florida is at the center of climate change. One official says Florida is “uniquely at risk” particularly when it comes to extreme weather events.” The subject of preparedness for powerful hurricanes has been an important topic at […]

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March 13, 2023

U.S. electricians shortage

  The U.S. is struggling with a shortage of trained electricians. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be around 80,000 job openings for electricians every year until 2031. The shortage could get in the way of the country reaching its sustainability goals. […]

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March 13, 2023

Fukushima’s nuclear plant discharge concerns

  It’s been 12 years since an earthquake and a tsunami damaged cooling systems at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, causing three reactors to melt and release large amounts of radiation. As part of Japan’s decommissioning strategy, the nuclear plant will be discharging treated radioactive […]

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March 12, 2023

Regulators race to find solutions for Silicon Valley Bank

  Thousands of technology companies are facing financial uncertainty following the second biggest bank failure in U.S. history. The U.S. federal government says it’s “considering a wide range of available options” as it also aims to avoid a domino effect in the rest of the […]

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March 12, 2023

Biggest U.S. bank failure since 2008

  Thousands of technology companies are facing financial uncertainty after the failure of America’s 16th largest bank. The U.S. federal government on Friday assumed control of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and its billions of dollars in customer deposits, temporarily shutting all branches and freezing withdrawals. […]

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March 11, 2023

Chilean President Boric marks first year in office

  One year ago Saturday, leftist Gabriel Boric was sworn into office as president of Chile. At the age of 36, he was the youngest leader ever to take the helm of his nation. He rode a wave of optimism, that his election would bring […]

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March 7, 2023

Lab grown chocolate

For many it’s a food that is simply hard to get enough of — chocolate. But that delicacy is facing multiple threats, by both climate change and human.

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March 4, 2023

Peru’s food paradox

  Peru is something of a food paradox. It’s a country that gave the world potatoes, tomatoes, and quinoa… but now, it’s teetering on the brink of a food crisis. What is driving the shift? 

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March 4, 2023

Florida Governor DeSantis ends Disney’s self-governing power

  Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has thrown the latest punch in his ongoing battle with entertainment giant Disney. New rules strip the company’s self-governing status in the state. This follows the controversy that erupted last year over Disney’s opposition to the governor’s move to quash […]

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March 1, 2023

China ramps up investment in Mexico

In the wake of renewed tensions between the U.S. and China, Chinese and American companies are adjusting their delivery strategies. Mexico has looked at how it can set up more business opportunities with Mexico. Here’s more.

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February 28, 2023

U.S.-China relations: rhetoric versus reality

The U.S. policy towards China in the last 12 months has been a lesson in rhetoric versus reality. While Washington said repeatedly that it wants to work with China, the reality was tightening export controls, ongoing trade tariffs, and a perceived softening of the One […]

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February 28, 2023

China’s influence in Latin America

Trade and investment between China and Latin America have increased exponentially over the last couple of decades. And along with that, China’s seen a growing influence in the region. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral, has our report from Brazil. For more, check out our exclusive content on […]

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