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Denim expo underway in Bangladesh

STORY: Denim expo underway in Bangladesh SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the denim exposition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MD. KAMRUL HASAN, Exhibitor 3. various of the denim exposition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): THOMAS LIU, Exhibitor 5. various of the denim exposition STORYLINE: The 16th edition of Bangladesh's largest denim exposition themed "reimagine" kicked off Monday in the capital city of Dhaka. According to the organizer, the theme "reimagine" means re-envisioning the industry as driven by relentless innovation and the seamless integration of digitalization. The expo has attracted scores of participants worldwide, offering international fashion buyers a one-stop sourcing platform for all aspects of jeanswear. More than 60 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions are participating in the two-day exhibition. Exhibitors are showcasing their latest innovations, from sustainable fabrics to cutting-edge d

Laos embraces crowds of Chinese tourists during May Day holiday

STORY: Laos embraces crowds of Chinese tourists during May Day holiday SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists at scenic spots STORYLINE: Laos has been embracing large numbers of Chinese tourists during the five-day May Day holiday, expected to be a strong boost to the country's tourism sector. "I observe that the number of Chinese visitors is increasing day by day. I have seen crowds of Chinese tourists walking around the city in the past few days. At that moment, I realized that Laos' tourism is continuing to rebound," Namtan, a food vendor in Lao capital Vientiane, told Xinhua on Saturday. She said that Laos is gaining popularity among domestic and international tourists thanks to reduced travel time and a comfortable ride brought by the China-Laos Railway. "I think the cross-border passenger service on the China-Laos Railway is the key factor contributing to Laos' tourism recovery and it

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240505) -- BEIJING, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view a vehicle of Song PLUS by Chinese NEV manufacturer BYD during the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, capital of China, May 4, 2024. (Xinhua/Yin Dongxun)