At this rate, car sales in China are expected to overtake the United States for the first time this year.

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

Whatever the outcome of Sunday's ballot, observers have warned that nationalist tensions are expected to remain in the region for some time to come.

VOA: standard.2009.03.22

But the torrential rains have not stopped. They are expected to continue for several more weeks, enough time to add to the already extensive damage that has occurred.

VOA: standard.2009.09.05

Parliament is now scheduled to meet next week for a third time to choose a new leader - but this round too is widely expected to end in a deadlock.

VOA: standard.2010.07.29