text

Wall Street rebounds to end about flat after Powell's assurances

The front facade of the New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York, U.S., February 16, 2021. /Reuters U.S. stocks bounced back after sharp earlylosses to end Tuesday's session largely stable

text

Time to reset China-India relationship

Editor's note:CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The daily column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on t

text

U.S. is attempting to use COVID-19 as a political football

Editor's note:CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The daily column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on t

text

South African digital bank TymeBank lands $109M from UK and Philippines investors

The onset of the pandemic has led to increased demand across customer income groups around the world for digital banking options. We’ve seen how digital banks like Zolve and Nubank have raised m

text

APD | Indian media is spreading distorted information against China

Author: Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan, Sinologist (ex-Diplomat), Editor, Analyst, Non-Resident Fellow of CCG (Center for China and Globalization), National University o

text

Spotify announces beta launch of audience development tool for artists, self-serve ‘Marquee’ ads

As part of its news announced at its live event today, Spotify announced a set of new creator tools and resources, including the expansion of Marquee, the launch of a tool called “Discovery Mode

text

Lightspeed’s COO David Baga leaving to join pay advance startup Even as CEO

David Baga is going to be getting a new paycheck, which is fitting all things considered.Even, an “on-demand pay” startup that ‘evens’ out paychecks for workers to give them financial stability and fl

text

As the SPAC frenzy continues, questions arise about how much the market can absorb

Another week and the biggest story in a sea of big stories continues to center on SPACs, these blank-check companies that raise capital through IPOs expressly to acquire a privately held company and t

text

NBA All-Star Game to go ahead amid COVID-19 pandemic

The 2020 NBA All-Star game in Chicago, U.S., February 16, 2020. /CFP The NBA will hold the 2021 All-Star Game in Atlanta on March 7, the association said on Thursday, despite a number of top p

text

NBA All-Star Game to go ahead amid COVID-19 pandemic

The 2020 NBA All-Star game in Chicago, U.S., February 16, 2020. /CFP The NBA will hold the 2021 All-Star Game in Atlanta on March 7, the association said on Thursday, despite a number of top p

text

Varo Bank raises another $63M, led by NBA star Russell Westbrook

Varo Bank, which last year became the first U.S. neobank to be granted a national bank charter, announced this morning it’s raised another $63 million in new funding. The round was led by NBA st

text

With over 1.3 million users, Nigerian-based fintech FairMoney wants to replicate growth in India

There are over 1.7 billion underbanked people globally, the majority of which are from emerging markets. For them, accessing loans can be difficult, which is a problem fintechs try to solve. One way t

text

Jaguar to become electric-only brand by 2025

The British car manufacturer is pivoting to a sustainability-rich reimagination of its luxury brands. /VCG The Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) company will focus on making electric vehicles as part of

text

NASA's Perseverance ready to land on Mars

Images from the Perseverance Rover. /NASA NASA's Perseverance rover is expected to make a touch down on Mars surface on February 18, according to a countdown timer on the space program's websi

text

As expected, stock trading service Public raises $220M at unicorn valuation

The day before Robinhood goes under the the Congressional hammer, domestic rival Public.com announced this morning that it has closed a $220 million funding round at a $1.2 billion valuation. News of

text

Breaking the U.S.-Turkey S-400 deadlock

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks during a meeting of his ruling AK Party in Ankara, Turkey, July 26, 2019. /Reuters Editor's note: Hannan Hussain is an assistant researcher at the

text

Sidelines | A Breakpoint of Love

Sidelines is a column by CGTN Social Media Desk"Love" can be a baffling affair in tennis.Human history is shrouded in mysteries and sports as a branch of it is no exception. A game's evolution often