Japan: Smoke Comes From Singapore Airlines Plane, Prompting Runway Closure At Narita Airport

White smoke was reported coming from the left engine of the Singapore Airlines flight 638 after it landed at Narita International Airport on Monday morning, August 12. The incident led to the closure of Runway B for about 50 minutes. No injuries were reported.

Number of int'l tourists to Cambodia's Angkor rises 543 pct in H1

STORY: Number of int'l tourists to Cambodia's Angkor rises 543 pct in H1 DATELINE: July 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Angkor Archeological Park (file) 2. various of tourists visiting the Angkor Archeological Park (file) 3. aerial view of the Angkor Archeological Park (file) STORYLINE: Cambodia's famed Angkor Archeological Park received 385,769 foreign visitors in the first half of this year, up 543 percent from only 59,983 in the same period last year, said a press statement on Wednesday. The ancient park earned 17.87 million U.S. dollars in revenue from ticket sales during the January-June period this year, up 638 percent from 2.42 million dollars in the same period last year, said the state-owned Angkor Enterprise's statement. In June alone, the park greeted 41,012 foreigners, making 1.8 million dollars in revenue from ticket sales, the statement added. Located in northwest Siem Reap province, the 401-square-km Angkor Archeological Park, in

Int'l Fair of Algiers held for new opportunities, partnerships

STORY: Int'l Fair of Algiers held for new opportunities, partnerships DATELINE: June 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 54th International Fair of Algiers (FIA) STORYLINE: Held in Algiers from June 20 to June 25, the International Fair of Algiers (FIA) has attracted thousands of visitors, with Italy as the guest of honor for its 54th edition. Under the theme of "Algeria: Vision and New Perspectives," this year's fair attracted a total of 638 companies, including 165 foreign exhibitors from 30 countries and regions. The six-day event serves as a comprehensive platform for various sectors, including services, chemical and petrochemical industries, military industries, electronic and electrical industries, agri-food, construction and public works, mechanical and steel industry. It also offers opportunities for both Algerian and foreign companies to establish new partnerships. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Algiers. (XHTV)

Brown-headed gulls spotted by Yamdrok Lake in China's Tibet

STORY: Brown-headed gulls spotted by Yamdrok Lake in China's Tibet DATELINE: May 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. aerial view of Yamdrok Lake 2. various of brown-headed gulls STORYLINE: Dozens of brown-headed gulls have been spotted by Yamdrok Lake in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Cradled by snow-capped mountains, the lake lies at an altitude of 4,441 meters and covers an area of 638 square kilometers. In May, it has become a wonderland for animals. The lake is also called "Green Jade Lake" for its serene beauty. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lhasa, China. (XHTV)

Suzuki Motor to sell large-scale scooter

Suzuki Motor to sell large-scale scooter

TOKYO, Japan - Suzuki Motor Corp. will launch on June 1 a large-scale scooter which it claims has the world's biggest engine capacity for an ordinary scooter. The Sky Wave 650 has an engine capacity of 638 cc compared with 600 cc for conventional scooters. Priced at 859,000 yen, it features gear shifts that can be alternated between manual and automatic.

Suzuki Motor to sell large-scale scooter

Suzuki Motor to sell large-scale scooter

TOKYO, Japan - Suzuki Motor Corp. will launch on June 1 a large-scale scooter which it claims has the world's biggest engine capacity for an ordinary scooter. The Sky Wave 650 has an engine capacity of 638 cc compared with 600 cc for conventional scooters. Priced at 859,000 yen, it features gear shifts that can be alternated between manual and automatic.