Iran Expo 2024 kicks off in Tehran

STORY: Iran Expo 2024 kicks off in Tehran SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo STORYLINE: The 6th Export Potential Exhibition of Iran, also known as Iran Expo 2024, commenced on Saturday in the capital city of Tehran. The exhibition, which will run until Wednesday, has attracted 800 local companies, along with 2,000 international traders and entrepreneurs from 120 countries, according to the official news agency IRNA. According to IRNA, during the exhibition, there will be 3,500 business-to-business meetings scheduled, in addition to specialized conferences and webinars aimed at showcasing Iran's industrial capabilities to international attendees. Within a 50,000 square meter area, the exhibiting companies have showcased their latest products and accomplishments across various sectors including industry, agriculture, fishery, carpet weaving, handicrafts, tourism, laboratory equipment, and chemicals.

Argentinian airport operator expects influx of Chinese tourists

STORY: Argentinian airport operator expects influx of Chinese tourists DATELINE: May 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Buenos Aires CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the airport 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): DANIEL KETCHIBACHIAN, CEO of Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 STORYLINE: CEO of Aeropuertos Argentina 2000, an airport operator in the South American country, has said that he expects the arrival of more Chinese tourists. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): DANIEL KETCHIBACHIAN, CEO of Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 "We are very enthusiastic about the arrival of the Chinese people to this airport. This airport includes technology that can accommodate a great number of flights, and these flights always are focused on Asia, the region with high numbers of passengers." The new departures terminal at the Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, which is operated by Aeropuertos Argentina 2000, has been put into use since April 17. The new 50,000-square-meter complex has the capacity to process 30 million passengers per y

Tohoku Electric launches mega-solar power plant

Tohoku Electric launches mega-solar power plant

AOMORI, Japan - Tohoku Electric Power Co. launches commercial operation of a mega-solar power plant in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, on Dec. 20, 2011. The utility's first commercial solar power plant with a capacity of 1,500 kilowatts can produce about 1.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually to cover 500 households. It consists of some 10,000 solar cell panels installed on a 50,000-square-meter site.

Tohoku Electric launches mega-solar power plant

Tohoku Electric launches mega-solar power plant

AOMORI, Japan - Tohoku Electric Power Co. launches commercial operation of a mega-solar power plant in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, on Dec. 20, 2011. The utility's first commercial solar power plant with a capacity of 1,500 kilowatts can produce about 1.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually to cover 500 households. It consists of some 10,000 solar cell panels installed on a 50,000-square-meter site.

Rio Innovation Week spotlights technology's social impact

STORY: Rio Innovation Week spotlights technology's social impact DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Rio Innovation Week 2022 2. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese): MATIAS LAZAROTTO, Director of Technology, ADS STORYLINE: Rio Innovation Week 2022, the largest and most comprehensive innovation and technology show in Latin America, is putting the spotlight this week on technology's social impact. From Nov. 8 to 11, the trade show held in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro is taking a closer look at technological advances and their impact on society. This year's second edition features 700 speakers, 200 exhibiting companies and more than 2,000 startups in a 50,000-square-meter area. Among the exhibitors is Agridrones Solutions (ADS), a Brazilian agribusiness that has partnered with China's Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI). Specialized in the development of drones, DJI, through its partnership with ADS, brought large drones to

Tohoku Electric launches mega-solar power plant

Tohoku Electric launches mega-solar power plant

AOMORI, Japan - Tohoku Electric Power Co. launches commercial operation of a mega-solar power plant in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, on Dec. 20, 2011. The utility's first commercial solar power plant with a capacity of 1,500 kilowatts can produce about 1.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually to cover 500 households. It consists of some 10,000 solar cell panels installed on a 50,000-square-meter site. (Kyodo)

Tohoku Electric launches mega-solar power plant

Tohoku Electric launches mega-solar power plant

AOMORI, Japan - Tohoku Electric Power Co. launches commercial operation of a mega-solar power plant in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, on Dec. 20, 2011. The utility's first commercial solar power plant with a capacity of 1,500 kilowatts can produce about 1.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually to cover 500 households. It consists of some 10,000 solar cell panels installed on a 50,000-square-meter site. (Kyodo)