VOA慢速英语2013--AS IT IS - The Social Progress Index

AS IT IS - The Social Progress Index Welcome to AS IT IS from VOA Learning English. Im Mario Ritter. Today, we hear about a different way to measure economic growth, the Social Progress Index. We also hear from the author of a book about institution

VOA慢速英语2011--EU Officials Urge Tighter Fiscal Rules for Euro Countries

Economics Report - EU Officials Urge Tighter Fiscal Rules for Euro Countries This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. Stock prices around the world rose and fell this week on news of efforts to help countries using the euro. The European Cen

2007年VOA标准英语-US Central Bank Chief Upbeat About US Economic

By Barry Wood Washington 28 February 2007 Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Wednesday regulators are closely watching U.S. markets following the huge drop in stock prices Tuesday. But U.S. stock markets rebounded early Wednesday on

DEVELOPMENT REPORT - Economics and Health

DEVELOPMENT REPORT – January 14, 2002: Economics and Health By Jill Moss This is the VOA Special English Development Report. The World Health Organization has released a report about how disease wea

Consensus reached on Central China Economic Belt

WUHAN, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Mayors of four provincial capital cities in central China on Saturday signed a strategic partnership agreement vowing a coordinated effort in building the Central China Economic Belt. According to the Wuhan Consensus, the c

2007年VOA标准英语-Wal-Mart Reports Worst Sales Figures in Nearly

By Mil Arcega Washington 14 May 2007 April sales figures show a disappointing month for Wal-Mart. The world's largest retailer reported a big drop in sales last month -- its worst decline in nearly 30 years. As VOA's Mil Arcega reports, Wal-Mart is n

2006年VOA标准英语-Tanzania's President Talks About Economy, Regio

By Carolyn Weaver Nigeria 14 August 2006 watch Interview Tanzanians elected Jakaya Kikwete president last December. He is the second president elected since the East African state transitioned to multi-party democracy in 1992. President Kikwete spok

2007年VOA标准英语-US Federal Reserve Chief Paints Mixed Economic

By Michael Bowman Washington 28 March 2007 The United States' top monetary official says the country's economy continues to grow and create jobs, but is hindered by several factors, including negative developments in the housing industry. VOA's Micha

2006年VOA标准英语-Retiring Federal Reserve Chairman Hailed a

By Barry Wood Washington, DC 23 January 2006 watch Greenspan Legacy report Alan Greenspan After more than 18 years on the job, Alan Greenspan retires on January 31st as head of the Federal Reserve Boa

VOA慢速英语2013 AS IT IS 2013-06-08 School Lunch Important for Health and Education

AS IT IS 2013-06-08 School Lunch Important for Health and Education Welcome to As It Is, your daily magazine show from VOA Learning English. Im June Simms. Today we hear about two studies on childhood hunger and its effects on educational development

VOA标准英语2009年-US Central Bank Sees Continued Economic Slide

The U.S. central bank says the U.S. economy continues to deteriorate, and the outlook for the months ahead remains grim. Wednesday's Federal Reserve report followed another decline in U.S. retail sales that helped push financial markets lower. In it

VOA标准英语2009年-UN Official Calls for Investment in Climate Tec

senior United Nations' official in Asia says the financial crisis hitting regional economies is an opportunity to boost investment in green technologies to impact climate change. The comments by U.N. Undersecretary General Noeleen Heyzer, head of th

VOA标准英语2009年-OECD Warns Protectionism Will Worsen Financial

A new report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the OECD, warns protectionism will worsen the global financial crisis. The report analyzes six emerging countries and shows how their economies boomed after they opened their

VOA标准英语2012--Cleanup From US Storm Could Benefit Local Economies

Cleanup From US Storm Could Benefit Local Economies On the ground, the damage from Superstorm Sandy is obvious. But from the air, the destruction is stunning. At this community in New Jersey, boats lie scattered amid broken piers, flooded roads remai

VOA标准英语2011--Obama Hails Democracy, Social Progress i

Nearing the end of his two day stay in Brazil, President Barack Obama has spoken about values he says connect the people of the hemisphere's two largest democracies, and people striving for change around the world. After spending the first day of his

VOA标准英语2011--Report: Africa in 50 Years Time

Report: Africa in 50 Years Time A new report says African countries could become a dominate force in global trade over the next 50 years. The African Development Bank says their economic future depends on taking advantage of innovation, new technolog

VOA标准英语2012--US Economic Health Key to Global Growth in 2013

US Economic Health Key to Global Growth in 2013 In the United States, the jobless rate has declined to a 4-year low, the housing market has stabilized, and financial markets are flush with cash. But as 2012 comes to a close, there is unanimous agreem

VOA标准英语2013--Economic Hard Times Increase Immigration Tensions in Europe

Economic Hard Times Increase Immigration Tensions in Europe Amid Romes many architectural splendors sits an unassuming doorway. It leads to a counseling center for immigrants, run by the Catholic Church. These people, some from the European Union and

Official: Currency reform "our own affair"

BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhuanet) --China will not bow to pressure （压力,压迫） from the outside world on revaluing the renminbi and any changes in the nation's foreign exchange will be made on China's own terms, Chinese officials heading to the G2

英语杂谈：96 Financial reform legislation

President Barack Obama on Tuesday said he has enough votes in the U.S. Senate to pass financial reform legislation. The president said several opposition Republicans and conservative Democrats have agreed to support the bill. President Obama said Sen