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Iceland, China agree to boost trade opportunities at CIIE promotional event

STORY: Iceland, China agree to boost trade opportunities at CIIE promotional event SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: Reykjavik CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the promotional event STORYLINE: A memorandum of cooperation was signed on Friday between Business Iceland and the China International Import Expo Bureau, tapping the potential for a record number of Icelandic companies participating in this year's China International Import Expo (CIIE). The memorandum was signed during a promotional event for the 7th CIIE, which took place in the capital city of Reykjavik. The event was hosted jointly by the China International Import Expo Bureau, the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and the Chinese Embassy in Iceland. In a speech, Dai Ke, counsellor of the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in Iceland, said the two countries have enormous potential for cooperation in clean energy, digital economy and gre

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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

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International expats experience Longtaitou Day in SW China's Chongqing

STORY: International expats experience Longtaitou Day in SW China's Chongqing SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of international expats participating in the Longtaitou Day celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN CAN, Deputy Secretary-General of Chongqing Luhai Foundation STORYLINE: International youths from 13 countries, including Russia, France, and Brazil, experienced folk customs of the Longtaitou Day, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival holiday, in Longxing Ancient Town, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Monday. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. It is a traditionally busy day for hair salons as many Chinese believe that a new hairdo on that day will bring good luck. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN CAN, Deputy Secretary-General of Chongqing Luhai Foundation "The Longtaitou Day is a tra

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Asia-Pacific exercise

CHIANG MAI, Thailand - Officials from participating countries join hands during a ceremony in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, on Feb. 11, 2013, to mark the opening of a large-scale military training exercise, code-named Cobra Gold 2013, involving 13,000 personnel from the United States and six Asian countries -- Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and the host nation Thailand.

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Special Olympics flame ignited in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The Special Olympics flame is ignited in Tokyo in a ceremony held in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office on Aug. 22. The flame, ignited in Athens June 29, was carried to Tokyo via Seoul. The Special Olympics will be held in Shanghai Oct. 2-11 with about 7,000 people from 169 countries and regions participating.

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Sao Paulo street on eve of FIFA World Cup finals

SAO PAULO, Brazil - People walk along a shopping street in Sao Paulo, Brazil, bedecked with the national flags of countries participating in the FIFA World Cup finals on June 11, 2014, a day before the opening of the soccer extravaganza.

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Cobra Gold exercise

PHITSANULOK, Thailand - Representatives of participating countries attend the opening ceremony for the Cobra Gold multinational military exercise in Phitsanulok, Thailand, on Feb. 11, 2014.

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TPP talks

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia - Photo taken July 19, 2013, shows Mexican delegates in the 18th round of negotiations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade liberalization talks in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The 11 participating countries are considering holding the next round of TPP talks in Brunei in late August, sources involved in the negotiations said July 20.

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Seminar to prevent maritime crime starts in Kitakyushu

KITAKYUSHU, Japan - A seminar to combat maritime crimes such as piracy and smuggling begins on Oct. 15 in Kitakyushu, western Japan, with 11 maritime patrol officials from nine Asian countries attending. Participating countries in this year's seminar are India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong, and seminar members will receive technical training from Japan Coast Guard officials and others.

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WTO opens Osaka session to discuss antiterrorism steps

OSAKA, Japan - The World Tourism Organization (WTO) openes a general assembly session in Osaka on Sept. 28 to discuss measures to promote global tourism, including antiterrorism steps in the wake of the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the United States. About 120 countries are participating in the four-day convention under the theme of ''Into New Tourism, Peace, Sustainability and Technology,'' with about 540 tourism ministers, travel industry leaders and others attending.

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Motor sports festival returns to Mongolia after two-year break

STORY: Motor sports festival returns to Mongolia after two-year break DATELINE: June 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the international motorsports festival STORYLINE: The sixth edition of the international motorsports festival kicked off in Ulan Bator on Saturday after being halted by the COVID-19 pandemic for two years. More than 1,000 motorcyclists from all 21 provinces of Mongolia and several other countries such as Russia and Japan are participating in the festival. The annual moto sports festival entitled "Steppe Wind' is being co-organized by the Mongolian capital Ulan Bator's tourism department and "Mongolian choppers brotherhood," a non-governmental organization under the motto "Healthy People - Alcohol-Free Mongolia." Within the framework of the festival, numerous activities are expected to be held, such as a parade of motorcycles, a concert of famous Mongolian rock bands, a DJ show and a rare and antique motorcycle exhibition. X

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Special Olympics flame ignited in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - The Special Olympics flame is ignited in Tokyo in a ceremony held in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office on Aug. 22. The flame, ignited in Athens June 29, was carried to Tokyo via Seoul. The Special Olympics will be held in Shanghai Oct. 2-11 with about 7,000 people from 169 countries and regions participating. (Kyodo)

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Seminar to prevent maritime crime starts in Kitakyushu

KITAKYUSHU, Japan - A seminar to combat maritime crimes such as piracy and smuggling begins on Oct. 15 in Kitakyushu, western Japan, with 11 maritime patrol officials from nine Asian countries attending. Participating countries in this year's seminar are India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong, and seminar members will receive technical training from Japan Coast Guard officials and others.

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Sao Paulo street on eve of FIFA World Cup finals

SAO PAULO, Brazil - People walk along a shopping street in Sao Paulo, Brazil, bedecked with the national flags of countries participating in the FIFA World Cup finals on June 11, 2014, a day before the opening of the soccer extravaganza. (Kyodo)

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K-Pop World Festival

Artists from participating countries perform at the K-Pop World Festival in Changwon, South Korea, on Oct. 11, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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TPP talks in Tokyo

Senior officials of the 11 countries participating in the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement attend a photo session for a ministerial meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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TPP talks in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (3rd from R) and senior officials of the 11 countries participating in the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement are pictured after their photo session for a ministerial meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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WTO opens Osaka session to discuss antiterrorism steps

OSAKA, Japan - The World Tourism Organization (WTO) openes a general assembly session in Osaka on Sept. 28 to discuss measures to promote global tourism, including antiterrorism steps in the wake of the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the United States. About 120 countries are participating in the four-day convention under the theme of ''Into New Tourism, Peace, Sustainability and Technology,'' with about 540 tourism ministers, travel industry leaders and others attending.