Economics Report - World Bank and Inrternational Monetary Fund Open Spring Meetings in Washington This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. Representatives of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have gathered in Washington. Wor...
IMF Optimistic About Global Economic Growth The IMF says the U.S. job market is starting to show signs of life, factory output is up sharply from recessionary lows and American consumers are spending more. There's also good news from Europe, where co...
Economic Downturn Points to Uncertain Future in Afghanistan Kabuls upscale Wazir Akhbar Khan district has long been home to foreign aid groups and the countrys wealthiest officials. Now, it is slowly emptying, as foreigners close down their operation...
From Autos to Apparel: Michigan Broadens its Economic Base TD Industrial Coverings in Sterling Heights, Michigan, uses industrial sewing equipment to make nylon coverings for the robots used in auto assembly plants. But when the three major American...
Economics Report - The Supreme Court to Decide if the Government Can Require Health Coverage 经济报道 - 美国最高法院审理医保法案是否违宪 This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语经济报道...
Gazans Face Despair as Economic Crisis Worsens During shopping day in Beach Camp, Gaza, market goods are available, but there are few shoppers. Anwar al-Hadad says this is because people have no money. In the market, prices are not too high right now...
New Report Finds Agriculture Promotes African Economic Growth A new report says African agriculture can contribute to sustained global economic growth. But it says there must first be greater investment in farming, markets and social development. The...
Amid Economic Gains New Trouble on Horizon Gasoline prices are on the rise, but it doesn't seem to be slowing down American consumers. Retail sales rose in February at the fastest pace in five months - fueled by higher demand for automobiles. Actuall...
Economics Report - Energy As an Issue in Americas Presidential Campaign 经济报道 - 能源问题成为美国总统竞选重要议题 This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英语经济报道。 Energy has beco...
Economics Report - European Ministers Agree to Loan Greece Another $172 Billion This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. European finance ministers agreed to loan Greece about one hundred seventy-two billion dollars this week at a meeting in...