2018年CRI Trump's China tariffs undermine rules-based trade order: economist

An Australian economist says U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to impose massive tariffs on imports from China will undermine the rules-based order on world trade. Dr. James Laurenceson, Professor and Deputy Director of the Australia-China Relat

US Dollar's Decline

By Jeffrey Young Americans crossing borders groan in dismay as they exchange their dollars for less and less in other currencies. Holidays in Europe, for instance, that once seemed reasonably priced h

2006年VOA标准英语-France's Unemployment Woes Mirror Europe's

By Lisa Bryant Paris 14 April 2006 Students shout slogans as they block traffic on the Canebiere avenue, in front of the chamber of commerce, in Marseille, April 6, 2006 After weeks of demonstrations,

Italy's Monti unveils logo of his electoral coalition

ROME, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Italy's caretaker Prime Minister Mario Monti on Friday unveiled the logo of his newly born coalition set to race at upcoming national elections. Today I am able to announce the configuration of the social and political forces

VOA标准英语2010年-Venezuela's Oil Wealth Powers Social P

Venezuela sits on huge oil reserves, and oil wealth is powering President Hugo Chavez' drive to eradicate poverty and transform the country into a socialist haven. But critics accuse the government of mismanaging the state-owned petroleum industry. V

VOA标准英语2011--Moody's Threatens Downgrade of France's Triple A Rating

Moody's Threatens Downgrade of France's Triple A Rating The Moody's ratings agency warns that France's credit rating could be downgraded in the next three months if the nation's budget is stretched further by bank bailouts to help other debt-heavy eu

VOA标准英语2010年-China's GDP Growth Slows, But Remains

China's economic growth remained strong in the third quarter, though the pace slowed from earlier this year. The government's primary concern - inflation - edged slightly higher, suggesting the world's second-largest economy remains buoyant and has n

VOA标准英语2009年-Nobel Economist Says Asia's Economies in '

Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz says Asia's economies are on the way to recovery after the most severe downturn in a decade. But he sees the need for greater regulation and monitoring of global financial markets. Joseph E. Stiglitz (fi

Turkey's Economy Still Booming

For the first time in its modern history, Turkey has resisted a serious global economic crisis, and also has decoupled itself from the rest of Europe by rebounding strongly in 2010. Although Turkey's economy is booming, however, the new government ha

Growth Expected to Slow in World's Largest Economies

Growth for the world's biggest economies is expected to stall in the last three months of this year, according to the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The new findings come before a key meeting of finance ministers f

China's industrial output growth accelerates in October

China's industrial output growth accelerates in October BEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- Industrial production growth continued to accelerate in October, presenting evidence that China's economy is picking up steam after seeing its lowest growth rate in m

Italy's PM resigns, paving way for early election

ROME, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti resigned on Friday after parliament gave final approval to the 2013 budget law. The 69-year-old economist handed in his formal resignation to President Giorgio Napolitano, who is expected t

Italy's president dissolves parliament, paves way for early vote

ROME, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- Italy's President Giorgio Napolitano on Saturday dissolved parliament after a series of consultations with party leaders, which came following the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Monti. I have signed the decree of parlia

India's Slowing Economy Unlikely to Stage Quick Recovery

Economists in India say the nation's economy is growing at its slowest pace in three years. From New Delhi, Economic growth is not expected to pick up significant pace anytime soon. Government estimates have confirmed what economists have been saying

America's deficit problem is more than fiscal: U.S. economist

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (Xinhua)-- The Unites States needs to address its budget deficit, but measures to be taken should not bring counterproductive effects as the nation also face jobs and growth deficits, said a renowned U.S. economist and President O

2016年CRI Vice President Upbeat on China's Economy

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao described growth in 2015 as steady and said China is still an economic force. China remains a major driving force for global economic growth. This is my first point. Se

Chinese national appointed to head World Bank's IFC

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- The World Bank announced Friday Cai Jinyong, a Chinese national with more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and development, is appointed as the new Executive Vice President and CEO of the

China's July CPI eases to 30-month low

BEIJING, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- China's consumer inflation eased to its lowest rate in two and a half years in July, giving the government more leeway to loosen credit to spur the slowing economy. The consumer price index (CPI), a key gauge of inflation,

Credit Downgrade Highlights India's Economic Challenges

The U.S.-based financial ratings agency Standard Poors has revised its credit outlook for India from stable to negative. The downgrade has brought into sharp focus the challenges of India's slowing economy. Standard Poors revised outlook for India fr

Vietnam's Move to Publish Earnings Hailed

HANOI - Mired by mismanagement and debt, state-owned enterprises are the bane of the Vietnamese economy. But a recent move to publicize earnings is being hailed as a revolutionary step towards reform. When Vietnamese police issued an arrest warrant f