Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

UK: Thousands Protest Digital ID Plan Over Privacy Concerns in London 4

On Saturday, October 18, thousands marched from Marble Arch to Whitehall in London to protest the government’s proposed “BritCard” digital ID system, citing privacy concerns and potential surveillance. The plan, set to be mandatory by 2029 for verifying work eligibility, has drawn over 2.8 million petition signatures and opposition from around 50 Labour MPs. Authorities argue the system will prevent illegal work and improve service efficiency.

E

UK: Thousands Protest Digital ID Plan Over Privacy Concerns in London 3

On Saturday, October 18, thousands marched from Marble Arch to Whitehall in London to protest the government’s proposed “BritCard” digital ID system, citing privacy concerns and potential surveillance. The plan, set to be mandatory by 2029 for verifying work eligibility, has drawn over 2.8 million petition signatures and opposition from around 50 Labour MPs. Authorities argue the system will prevent illegal work and improve service efficiency.

E

UK: Thousands Protest Digital ID Plan Over Privacy Concerns in London 2

On Saturday, October 18, thousands marched from Marble Arch to Whitehall in London to protest the government’s proposed “BritCard” digital ID system, citing privacy concerns and potential surveillance. The plan, set to be mandatory by 2029 for verifying work eligibility, has drawn over 2.8 million petition signatures and opposition from around 50 Labour MPs. Authorities argue the system will prevent illegal work and improve service efficiency.

E

UK: Thousands Protest Digital ID Plan Over Privacy Concerns in London

On Saturday, October 18, thousands marched from Marble Arch to Whitehall in London to protest the government’s proposed “BritCard” digital ID system, citing privacy concerns and potential surveillance. The plan, set to be mandatory by 2029 for verifying work eligibility, has drawn over 2.8 million petition signatures and opposition from around 50 Labour MPs. Authorities argue the system will prevent illegal work and improve service efficiency.

E

Meta faces $2.8 mil lawsuits in Japan over fake ads

Lawyers attend a press conference in Osaka on Oct. 29, 2024, after filing a lawsuit with the Osaka District Court against Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms Inc. over advertisements that fraudulently solicited investments with fake celebrity endorsements. The U.S. technology giant and its Japanese arm are facing lawsuits filed with district courts in Osaka, Kobe, Yokohama, Chiba and Saitama, with 30 plaintiffs seeking a total of 435 million yen ($2.8 million) in damages.

E

Meta faces $2.8 mil lawsuits in Japan over fake ads

Lawyers head to the Osaka District Court in Osaka on Oct. 29, 2024, to file a lawsuit against Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms Inc. over advertisements that fraudulently solicited investments with fake celebrity endorsements. The U.S. technology giant and its Japanese arm are facing lawsuits filed with district courts in Osaka, Kobe, Yokohama, Chiba and Saitama, with 30 plaintiffs seeking a total of 435 million yen ($2.8 million) in damages.

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

Two people work the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at the Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the most popular among locals. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of the Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman works the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

Two people work the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at the Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the most popular among locals. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of the Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman takes several doughs out of the oven during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at the Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings a favorite among locals. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of the Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman works the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman places a roscón in the display of Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman works the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman decorates a roscón during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The nearly 600 artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 "roscones de Reyes", with cream and truffle fillings being the most popular among locals. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of the Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman decorates a roscón with cream during the making of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The nearly 600 artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of the Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman places dough during the making of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the most popular among locals. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman works the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at the Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman holds a roscón during the making of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the most popular among locals. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of the Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A man works the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A "roscón de Reyes", at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 "roscones de Reyes", with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A person works the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at the Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of the Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Offshore booster station successfully installed in China's Guangxi

STORY: Offshore booster station successfully installed in China's Guangxi SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 18-25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:18 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the project STORYLINE: A 4,000-tonne offshore booster station has recently been successfully lifted and installed at an offshore wind farm in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The four-story-station is 45 meters long, 44 meters wide, and 20 meters high. With a maximum capacity of 780,000 kilowatts, it can generate 16.8 million kilowatt-hours of electricity a day, which can meet the needs of 2.8 million households. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nanning, China. (XHTV)

E

North China's Hebei launches new China-Europe freight train route

STORY: North China's Hebei launches new China-Europe freight train route DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:13 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of new China-Europe freight train route 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHU YIXIAO, General manager of Taitong International Transportation Co., Ltd. 3. various of new China-Europe freight train route STORYLINE: A freight train bound for Moscow departed from a logistics park in the city of Langfang in north China's Hebei Province on Friday, marking the launch of a new China-Europe freight train route. The train will complete a journey of approximately 9,000 km, starting in the Hebei Langfang land port logistics park and traveling through Manzhouli Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region before reaching Moscow. The train is carrying a total of 1,000 tonnes of goods valued at nearly 20 million yuan (about 2.8 million U.S. dollars), including clothing, food and construction materials. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHU YI

E

Myanmar exports over 1,900 tons of honey in 2022-23 fiscal year

STORY: Myanmar exports over 1,900 tonnes of honey in 2022-23 fiscal year DATELINE: April 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:47 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of bee farms in Magway region 2. various of honey products STORYLINE: Myanmar exported more than 1,900 tonnes of honey in the 2022-23 fiscal year, earning over 2.8 million U.S. dollars, the Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department said on Tuesday. The country's 2022-23 fiscal year started on April 1 last year and ended on March 31 this year. During the period, the country shipped 1,853.74 tonnes of honey via sea route and exported 63.44 tonnes of honey via land borders, the department said. "The export of honey this year decreased as its production has declined," U Soe Naing, a director of the department, told Xinhua. Myanmar annually exported about 3,000 tonnes of honey in the previous years, he said, adding that the country annually produced 4,000-5,000 tonnes of honey in the past years. The Southeast Asian c

E

French unions call for further strikes over pension reform

STORY: French unions call for further strikes over pension reformDATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023LENGTH: 00:03:55LOCATION: ParisCATEGORY: ECONOMYSHOTLIST:1. various of people on streets2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): KATELL, Student3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): FREDERIC, Frederic, Teacher4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): PIERRE, Chemist5. various of people on streetsSTORYLINE:French unions on Tuesday called for two more days of strike action on Feb. 7 and 11, to try to force the government to retract its pension reform plan announced earlier this month. The French Interior Ministry said that more than 1.2 million people took to the streets across France on Tuesday, to express their anger against the controversial reform that will force employees to work until they are 64.However, the CGT, France's largest union, said that 2.8 million people marched on Tuesday during the second day of general mobilization. In the country's major cities, local authorities also registered more demonstrators than on Jan. 19. In Marseil

E

Bankers collect offerings at Kyoto shrine

Bankers count offerings Jan. 4 at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, western Japan, made by visitors during the New Year holidays. Some 2.8 million people, 90,000 more over a year before, visited the shrine Jan. 1-3. The shrine deity is regarded as a guardian of business prosperity.

E

#CHINA-MAJOR INDUSTRIAL FIRMS-COMBINED REVENUES (CN)

(221128) -- BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A technician checks marine equipment at a workshop in Dongying, east China's Shandong Province, July 18, 2022. Profits of China's major industrial firms declined 3 percent year on year in the first 10 months of the year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Sunday. Industrial firms with annual main business revenue of at least 20 million yuan (about 2.8 million U.S. dollars) each saw their combined profits reach about 6.98 trillion yuan in the period, the NBS said. The combined revenues of these firms sustained growth during the period, rising 7.6 percent year on year to 111.78 trillion yuan. (Photo by Liu Zhifeng/Xinhua)

E

#CHINA-MAJOR INDUSTRIAL FIRMS-COMBINED REVENUES (CN)

(221128) -- BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People work at a microelectronics company in Ganzhou, east China's Jiangxi Province, March 30, 2022. Profits of China's major industrial firms declined 3 percent year on year in the first 10 months of the year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Sunday. Industrial firms with annual main business revenue of at least 20 million yuan (about 2.8 million U.S. dollars) each saw their combined profits reach about 6.98 trillion yuan in the period, the NBS said. The combined revenues of these firms sustained growth during the period, rising 7.6 percent year on year to 111.78 trillion yuan. (Photo by Hu Jiangtao/Xinhua)

E

#CHINA-MAJOR INDUSTRIAL FIRMS-COMBINED REVENUES (CN)

(221128) -- BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 27, 2022 shows the assembly line of an automobile enterprise in Qingzhou, east China's Shandong Province. Profits of China's major industrial firms declined 3 percent year on year in the first 10 months of the year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Sunday. Industrial firms with annual main business revenue of at least 20 million yuan (about 2.8 million U.S. dollars) each saw their combined profits reach about 6.98 trillion yuan in the period, the NBS said. The combined revenues of these firms sustained growth during the period, rising 7.6 percent year on year to 111.78 trillion yuan. (Photo by Wang Jilin/Xinhua)

E

#CHINA-MAJOR INDUSTRIAL FIRMS-COMBINED REVENUES (CN)

(221128) -- BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Workers produce electric bus on the assembly line of a new energy vehicle plant in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, March 24, 2022. Profits of China's major industrial firms declined 3 percent year on year in the first 10 months of the year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Sunday. Industrial firms with annual main business revenue of at least 20 million yuan (about 2.8 million U.S. dollars) each saw their combined profits reach about 6.98 trillion yuan in the period, the NBS said. The combined revenues of these firms sustained growth during the period, rising 7.6 percent year on year to 111.78 trillion yuan. (Photo by Li Mingfa/Xinhua)

E

#CHINA-MAJOR INDUSTRIAL FIRMS-COMBINED REVENUES (CN)

(221128) -- BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows vehicles and mechanical products at a dock of Lianyungang port in east China's Jiangsu Province, Sept. 30, 2022. Profits of China's major industrial firms declined 3 percent year on year in the first 10 months of the year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Sunday. Industrial firms with annual main business revenue of at least 20 million yuan (about 2.8 million U.S. dollars) each saw their combined profits reach about 6.98 trillion yuan in the period, the NBS said. The combined revenues of these firms sustained growth during the period, rising 7.6 percent year on year to 111.78 trillion yuan. (Photo by Wang Chun/Xinhua)

E

#CHINA-MAJOR INDUSTRIAL FIRMS-COMBINED REVENUES (CN)

(221128) -- BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Employees work at a workshop of a science and technology company in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Sept. 16, 2022. Profits of China's major industrial firms declined 3 percent year on year in the first 10 months of the year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Sunday. Industrial firms with annual main business revenue of at least 20 million yuan (about 2.8 million U.S. dollars) each saw their combined profits reach about 6.98 trillion yuan in the period, the NBS said. The combined revenues of these firms sustained growth during the period, rising 7.6 percent year on year to 111.78 trillion yuan. (Photo by Fang Dongxu/Xinhua)

E

#CHINA-MAJOR INDUSTRIAL FIRMS-COMBINED REVENUES (CN)

(221128) -- BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man works on an automobile wheel hub production line at an aluminum product manufacturer in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 27, 2022. Profits of China's major industrial firms declined 3 percent year on year in the first 10 months of the year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Sunday. Industrial firms with annual main business revenue of at least 20 million yuan (about 2.8 million U.S. dollars) each saw their combined profits reach about 6.98 trillion yuan in the period, the NBS said. The combined revenues of these firms sustained growth during the period, rising 7.6 percent year on year to 111.78 trillion yuan. (Photo by Geng Yuhe/Xinhua)

E

China's Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture celebrates its 70th birthday

STORY: China's Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture celebrates its 70th birthday DATELINE: Nov. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:14 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture STORYLINE: Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Saturday held a ceremony to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the autonomous prefecture's establishment. In their ethnic costumes, people from all ethnic groups in Liangshan showcased the great achievements of the past 70 years. Liangshan is home to China's largest Yi community. Of its population of 5.3 million, about 2.8 million are from the Yi ethnic minority group. The prefecture had long struggled with grinding poverty due to rough terrain and a harsh natural environment. After a massive anti-poverty campaign, the prefecture had been removed from the national poverty list in 2020. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting

E

RCEP trade pact boosts export of famous Chinese pickle

STORY: RCEP trade pact boosts export of famous Chinese c DATELINE: June 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: CHOGNQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the pickle production base in Fuling 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG XIAOMING, Foreign trade manager of Chongqing Fuling Luling Industrial Co. STORYLINE: The world's biggest free-trade pact has facilitated the export of a famous variety of Chinese pickles over the past several months. The pact, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, took effect on Jan. 1 this year. It covers 10 member states of the ASEAN and its five free trade agreement partners. In the first quarter of 2022, Chongqing's Fuling District exported about 2.8 million USD worth of the region's unique pickled mustard tubers to other RCEP member states. The majority of the products were shipped to Japan and the Republic of Korea. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG XIAOMING, Foreign trade manager of Chongqing Fuling Luling Industrial Co. "After the RCEP

E

COVID-19 vaccination rate in Egypt reaches 79.53 doses per 100 people: health ministry

STORY: COVID-19 vaccination rate in Egypt reaches 79.53 doses per 100 people: health ministry DATELINE: May 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Cario CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egypt's Health Ministry headquarters in Cairo 2. various of Egypt's minister of higher education and scientific research, acting minister of health and population 3. various of people waiting for medical examinations 4. various of a person taking the coronavirus vaccine STORYLINE: Egypt's health ministry said on Friday that the rate of vaccination against coronavirus in the country has reached 79.53 doses per 100 people. In a statement, the ministry said Egypt is among the countries with a high vaccination rate according to the classification of the World Health Organization. More than 81.3 million coronavirus vaccine shots have been administered so far to Egyptian citizens and people residing in Egypt. The minister added that Egypt has also administered 2.8 million coronavirus vaccine booster shots.

E

U.S. crude oil inventories up as oil prices surge again

STORY: U.S. crude oil inventories up as oil prices surge again DATELINE: March 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: NEW YORK, the U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of petrol stations in U.S. STORYLINE: The American Petroleum Institute on Tuesday reported an increase of 2.8 million barrels of crude oil in U.S. inventories for the week ending March 4. Analysts had expected a decrease of about 0.833 million barrels for the week. The institute reported a drop of 6.1 million barrels in the previous week. Oil prices surged again on Tuesday as the United States announced a ban on energy imports from Russia. The West Texas Intermediate for April delivery added 4.30 U.S. dollars, or 3.6 percent, to settle at 123.70 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, its highest finish since August 2008, according to Dow Jones Market Data. Brent crude for May delivery increased 4.77 dollars, or 3.9 percent, to close at 127.98 dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange,

E

CANADA-COVID-19 CASES-2.8 MILLION

(220118) -- MISSISSAUGA, Jan. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker selects international travelers for COVID-19 tests at a testing site of Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Jan. 17, 2022. Canada reported 23,586 new COVID-19 cases Monday evening, raising its national total to 2,801,446 with 30,946 deaths, local media CTV reported. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

E

CANADA-COVID-19 CASES-2.8 MILLION

(220118) -- MISSISSAUGA, Jan. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- International travelers wearing face masks are seen at the arrival hall of Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Jan. 17, 2022. Canada reported 23,586 new COVID-19 cases Monday evening, raising its national total to 2,801,446 with 30,946 deaths, local media CTV reported. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

E

CANADA-COVID-19 CASES-2.8 MILLION

(220118) -- MISSISSAUGA, Jan. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Medical workers talk to international travelers at a COVID-19 testing site of Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Jan. 17, 2022. Canada reported 23,586 new COVID-19 cases Monday evening, raising its national total to 2,801,446 with 30,946 deaths, local media CTV reported. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

E

CANADA-COVID-19 CASES-2.8 MILLION

(220118) -- MISSISSAUGA, Jan. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker talks to an international traveler at a COVID-19 testing site of Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Jan. 17, 2022. Canada reported 23,586 new COVID-19 cases Monday evening, raising its national total to 2,801,446 with 30,946 deaths, local media CTV reported. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

E

CANADA-COVID-19 CASES-2.8 MILLION

(220118) -- MISSISSAUGA, Jan. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- International travelers wearing face masks are seen at the arrival hall of Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Jan. 17, 2022. Canada reported 23,586 new COVID-19 cases Monday evening, raising its national total to 2,801,446 with 30,946 deaths, local media CTV reported. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

E

CANADA-COVID-19 CASES-2.8 MILLION

(220118) -- MISSISSAUGA, Jan. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker talks to an international traveler at a COVID-19 testing site of Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Jan. 17, 2022. Canada reported 23,586 new COVID-19 cases Monday evening, raising its national total to 2,801,446 with 30,946 deaths, local media CTV reported. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

E

MANILA-Unemployment

KYODOPHOTO: MANILA:22JUNE2000:Unemployment UP -- A GROWING labor force has increased the number of unemployed by at least 153,000 compared to last year, from 2.8 million in January 1999 to 2.95 million in January 2000. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, however, said the NSO figures were no cause for concern saying programs were already in place to accommodate the new entrants to the labor force. The NSO's Philippine Labor Force Survey, posted at the NSO's website, said the labor force grew by 680,000 compared to last year. Photo by Sid Balatan

E

Olympics: Tokyo 2020 bid CEO denies knowledge of suspect $2.8m contract

Undated photo shows Masato Mizuno, the CEO of Tokyo's bid to host the 2020 Olympics. Amid bribery allegations, Mizuno insisted on May 19, 2016 that he knew nothing of a suspect $2.8 million payment to Singaporean consulting firm Black Tidings in the months immediately before and after Tokyo's victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Olympics: Tokyo bid chief calls payments accountable

Photo taken May 13, 2016, in Singapore shows public housing where the registered address for Black Tidings, a company at the center of an alleged Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal, is located. Tokyo's 2020 Olympic bid committee paid 2.8 million Singapore dollars ($2.04 million) to a bank account of the company. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Lottery in Japan

People line up in front of a lottery booth in Tokyo's Ginza commercial district on Jan. 31, 2018, as sales of "Valentine Jumbo" lottery tickets started the same day. The 300-yen ticket gives purchasers the chance to win up to 300 million yen ($2.8 million). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Bankers collect offerings at Kyoto shrine

Bankers count offerings Jan. 4 at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, western Japan, made by visitors during the New Year holidays. Some 2.8 million people, 90,000 more over a year before, visited the shrine Jan. 1-3. The shrine deity is regarded as a guardian of business prosperity.