One of China’s biggest textile mills is planning its first North American factory in a small town in the southern U.S. state of Arkansas. Forrest City, located near the Mississippi River, is where the Chinese textile giant Shandong Ruyi plans a $410 million investment to spin yarn at a factory …
your ad hereMadonna Moves to Portugal, Rated New Star Destination for Expats
New Lisbon resident Madonna has been extolling the delights of living in the Portuguese capital, the most illustrious of a growing number of foreigners in the newly-fashionable city. “I used to be a basket case but now I live in Lisbon,” she wrote on Instagram on Sunday under a photo …
your ad hereDanish Queen’s Husband, Prince Henrik, Diagnosed with Dementia
Denmark’s Prince Henrik, the husband of Queen Margrethe, has been diagnosed with dementia, a condition that has affected his behavior and judgement, the palace said Wednesday. The announcement came weeks after the 83-year-old announced he did not want to be buried next to his wife, saying he was unhappy he …
your ad hereTrump Making New Push for US Corporate, Individual Tax Cuts
U.S. President Donald Trump is making a new push Wednesday for a tax overhaul, visiting the midwestern state of North Dakota to call for lower corporate and individual tax rates. Trump is pressing Congress to approve tax reforms in the coming months, with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin predicting that changes …
your ad hereFrench Fashion Giants Agree to Ban Size 0 Models
Two of the world’s biggest luxury goods conglomerates announced a joint charter Wednesday which they said aims to protect the health of fashion models by making those who are unhealthily thin ineligible to work. The pact adopted by French corporations LVMH and Kering incorporates — and goes beyond —a new …
your ad hereNew Rockets Could Inspire Next Generation
Rockets that will take Americans back to space from U.S. soil for the first time since the retirement of the space shuttle in 2011 could also launch new careers in space science. Faith Lapidus reports. …
your ad hereTreadmills Prove Link Between Movement and Health
Peripheral Artery disease is a painful condition caused when cholesterol and other fats build up and clog blood flow in the veins. One of the most effective treatments involves getting up and moving. VOA’s Kevin Enochs reports. …
your ad hereChinese Investment Welcomed in Small Arkansas Town
One of China’s biggest textile mills is planning its first North American factory in a small town in the southern U.S. state of Arkansas. VOA’s Ping Zhang went to have a look at local expectations and the promise of new jobs. …
your ad here40 Years After Launch Voyager 1 Still Sending Data
Forty years ago, as President Carter was spending his first year in office, NASA launched two spacecraft hoping to learn about Jupiter, Saturn and Saturn’s moon Titan. But beyond all expectations, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 are still communicating. VOA’s George Putic reports. …
your ad hereTrump’s Trade Adviser Says Hopes to Reach Trade Deal with S. Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump’s top trade adviser expressed optimism on Tuesday about reaching agreement on a revised free trade pact with South Korea, days after Trump suggested scrapping the deal with a key American ally. Senior U.S. lawmakers and America’s biggest business lobby urged Trump not to pull out of …
your ad hereNew York Fashion Week Ready for Kickoff
New York Fashion Week, the first in a series of global style weeks during September, is gearing up with designers ready to present their visions for Spring 2018. This season, more than 100 designers will showcase their latest creations in venues across New York on Thursday, although some flagship brands …
your ad hereRound of NAFTA Talks Ends Amid Resistance Over Mexico Wages
The second round of talks on renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement ended Tuesday amid resistance to discussing Mexico’s low wages and large differences over dispute resolution mechanisms. The head negotiators for all three countries at the talks in Mexico City said progress had been made, but U.S. …
your ad hereDozens of Items Linked to Princess Diana Hit Auction Block
It’s been 20 years since Princess Diana’s death, yet her legacy has barely faded. Now, dozens of items with a direct connection to one of the most admired women in the world — from articles of clothing, to jewelry, to signed papers and photographs, and even to a piece …
your ad hereMaking Movies Gets More Frightening With Age, Judi Dench Says
Making movies gets more terrifying the older you get, British actress Judi Dench said on Monday, a day after her latest royal comedy drama “Victoria & Abdul” premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Dench, who won an Oscar for her role in “Shakespeare in Love” and was nominated for Academy …
your ad hereFacebook’s Pricey Cricket Bid Shows Appetite for Big Sports Events
Facebook’s $600 million losing bid to buy the streaming rights to a hugely popular cricket tournament in India shows the social network is willing to spend big bucks for high-profile sporting events to keep users engaged on its platform. Facebook on Monday emerged as the highest bidder for the rights …
your ad hereBRICS: Militant Groups Pose a Threat to Regional Security
Leaders of BRICS, an acronym for the economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa combined, on Monday expressed concerns over Pakistan-based militant groups and cited them as a problem for regional security. The economic bloc called for the supporters of these groups to be held accountable. The call …
your ad hereImmigrants Sought for Labor Shortage in Harvey Recovery
As a parade of motorists rolled down their windows on the edges of a Houston Home Depot parking lot offering cash, the crowd of day laborers had slowly thinned to about a dozen by mid-morning. The workers who were already gone were off to tear out soggy carpeting, carry …
your ad hereBoston Honors Man Who Inspired ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The man who inspired the ice bucket challenge that has raised millions for ALS research is being honored at Boston City Hall. Mayor Martin Walsh is hosting a rally Tuesday for Pete Frates at City Hall Plaza. The event coincides with the release of a new book on Frates. “The …
your ad hereUS Factory Orders Tumbled 3.3 Percent in July
Orders at U.S. factories tumbled in July, dragged down by a sharp fall in orders for civilian aircraft. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that factory orders declined 3.3 percent in July, after a 3.2 percent gain last month. July’s decline was mostly because of a 19.2 percent drop in …
your ad hereEU Says 40 Countries Now Affected in Tainted Egg Scandal
A European Union official says 40 countries now have been affected by a Europe-wide contaminated egg scandal, including 24 EU members and 16 non-members. Vytenis Andriukaitis, the official in charge of health and food safety for the European Commission, said Tuesday in Estonia that only four countries in the …
your ad hereFewer Harvey Victims at Shelters Doesn’t End Housing Needs
One couple displaced by Harvey managed to get a hotel room, but got kicked out after one night for lacking state identification that was lost to the flooding. A man whose cellphone was wrecked by floodwater is staying at a convention center, waiting for government offices to reopen Tuesday. …
your ad hereDC Theater Sells Its Old Costumes at Bargain Prices
Medieval costumes. A bright pink Cinderella’s dress and a few dozen military-like helmets. One of the oldest theaters in Washington, DC, Arena Stage put decades worth of costumes up for sale. VOA’s Lesia Bakalets and Kaishuo Zhao attend the event in this report narrated by Joy Wagner. …
your ad hereHouston Homeowners, Small-business Owners Feel Effects of Harvey
Much of Houston is cleaning up from the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey and the flooding that followed. The rebuilding is just beginning, and the financial impact is being felt by both flood victims and those who did not get water in their homes. Elizabeth Lee explains from Houston. …
your ad hereGlobal Survey: Generosity Declines Worldwide, But Africa Saves Day
The world’s poorest continent continued to grow more generous according to a yearly index of charitable giving released on Tuesday, bucking the trend of otherwise declining signs of charity worldwide. Africa was in a 2016 survey the only continent to report a continent-wide increase of its index generosity score when …
your ad hereFor Chinese Millennials, Despondency Has a Brand Name
Chinese millennials with a dim view of their career and marriage prospects can wallow in despair with a range of teas such as “achieved-absolutely-nothing black tea,” and “my-ex’s-life-is-better-than-mine fruit tea.” While the drink names at the Sung chain of tea stalls are tongue-in-cheek, the sentiment they reflect is serious: A …
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