U.S. sanctions Iran’s central bank for terror ties [infographic]
The U.S. is increasing sanctions on Iran's regime for shifting money slated for the country's economic development to terrorism.
Cotton woos Chinese textile giant to Arkansas
The arrival of a Chinese textile plant in Forrest City, Arkansas, will help local cotton farmers while showcasing sturdy U.S.-China economic ties.
Hello? It’s the first cellphone calling…on this day
When the first telephone call was made in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell, the telephone's inventor, was on the line. When the first commercial cellphone...
Helping refugees in Copenhagen
When Syrian and African refugees arrived in Denmark, the U.S. Embassy partnered with local nongovernmental organizations to find Danish mentors for them.
In Peru, women are launching more businesses
An online program for entrepreneurs is helping Peruvian women launch their own business ventures and boost their local economies.
What is the Dow Jones average?
Why does anyone care about the Dow Jones breaking through the 20,000 mark? Find out about the origins of the index and how it shows the economy's strength.
New pact will spur North American economic growth
The U.S. will soon implement a new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada that will expand markets and increase jobs across North America.
Helping to power homes in El Salvador
El Salvador's growing energy demands will be met, in part, with 10 new solar energy plants that the U.S. is helping to finance.
Beijing could use 5G to further repress citizens
5G technology will have many benefits, but Beijing may use data to track and oppress people around the world, a U.S. government official says.