China's chief trade envoy has urged the United States to, in his words, do all it can to stabilize its economy, amid a global financial crisis. The call came on the first of two days of regular, high-level Sino-American meetings. Stephanie Ho report...
U.S. President George Bush says America's economy is facing a pivotal moment in a financial crisis that began with risky home mortgages now spreading throughout the financial system and eroding consumer confidence. VOA White House Correspondent Scot...
The troubled U.S. economy once again took center stage in the presidential election campaign Wednesday. VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone has more on the race for the White House. Traders crowd post that handles Morgan Stanley on the floor of th...
The U.S. presidential election campaign is moving into its final week, and both major candidates are making their closing arguments to voters before the November 4 election. VOA national correspondent Jim Malone has the latest on the campaign from W...
U.S. President George Bush talked Saturday about the agenda for next month's international economic summit at the White House. VOA's Kent Klein reports from Washington. President Bush President Bush devoted his weekly radio address to previewing his...
By Jim Malone Washington 10 June 2008 Concern about the troubled U.S. economy continues to dominate the U.S. presidential race. Presumptive presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama are busy debating taxes, foreign trade and health care. VO...
By Kurt Achin Seoul 17 December 2007 A former Seoul mayor nicknamed the bulldozer is closing in on what experts predict will be a decisive victory in this week's South Korean presidential vote. Lee Myung-bak has aimed his campaign message straight at...
By Scott Bobb Bangkok 28 April 2006 United Nations environmental experts say booming economic growth in Asia and the Pacific is placing unsustainable pressure on their environments, and new approaches...
By Cynthia Kirk IN THE NEWS -August 10, 2002: Latin American Economic Crisis This is Steve Ember with the VOA Special English program, IN THE NEWS. The International Monetary Fund has agreed to provid...