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Turkish trade deficit widens in April as imports climb

STORY: Turkish trade deficit widens in April as imports climb SHOOTING DATE: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an iron products factory in Türkiye (00:00-00:28) (date:29.04.2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of a bag factory in Türkiye (00:28-01:04) (date:12.03.2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of Türkiye's Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek (01:04-01:09) (date:29.05.2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. various of a fruit and vegetable packaging company in Türkiye (01:09-01:37) (date:09.05.2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's trade deficit widened by 12.9 percent year-on-year in April to 9.9 billion U.S. dollars, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) said on Thursday. Exports edged up 0.1 percent to 19.25 billion dollars, while imports climbed 4.0 percent to 29.17 billion dollars, pushing the exports-to-imports ratio down to 66.1 percent, according to TUIK

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Türkiye's exports reach over 19 bln USD in April

STORY: Türkiye's exports reach over 19 bln USD in April SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of shipping trade in Türkiye STORYLINE: Türkiye's exports slightly increased by 0.13 percent annually in April, amounting to 19.3 billion U.S. dollars, a cabinet minister said on Friday, citing preliminary data. "It is a limited increase, but this is mainly because factories are closed for the first half of April during the one-week Ramadan holiday," Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said at a press conference. Imports rose by 4.24 percent year-on-year to 29.17 billion dollars in April, he said, adding, "We managed to keep it below the limit of 30 billion dollars." In the January-April period, the country's overseas shipments totaled 82.9 billion dollars, up by 2.7 percent from the prior year, Bolat said. Türkiye's trade balance posted a deficit of 9.9 billion dollars in April, with an annual hike of 13.3 percent, he ad

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CHINA-CHONGQING-GUOYUAN PORT-THROUGHPUT (CN)

(230421) -- CHONGQING, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A crane lifts a shipping container at Guoyuan Port in southwest China's Chongqing, April 20, 2023. Guoyuan port, the largest port on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, has developed into an important multi-mode transport hub. Statistics reveal that the cargo throughput of Guoyuan Port reached 6.19 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2023, up 9.9 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-GUOYUAN PORT-THROUGHPUT (CN)

(230421) -- CHONGQING, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows a view of Guoyuan Port in southwest China's Chongqing. Guoyuan port, the largest port on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, has developed into an important multi-mode transport hub. Statistics reveal that the cargo throughput of Guoyuan Port reached 6.19 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2023, up 9.9 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Li Qianlei)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-GUOYUAN PORT-THROUGHPUT (CN)

(230421) -- CHONGQING, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A crane lifts a shipping container at Guoyuan Port in southwest China's Chongqing, April 20, 2023. Guoyuan port, the largest port on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, has developed into an important multi-mode transport hub. Statistics reveal that the cargo throughput of Guoyuan Port reached 6.19 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2023, up 9.9 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-GUOYUAN PORT-THROUGHPUT (CN)

(230421) -- CHONGQING, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows a view of Guoyuan Port in southwest China's Chongqing. Guoyuan port, the largest port on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, has developed into an important multi-mode transport hub. Statistics reveal that the cargo throughput of Guoyuan Port reached 6.19 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2023, up 9.9 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-GUOYUAN PORT-THROUGHPUT (CN)

(230421) -- CHONGQING, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows a view of Guoyuan Port in southwest China's Chongqing. Guoyuan port, the largest port on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, has developed into an important multi-mode transport hub. Statistics reveal that the cargo throughput of Guoyuan Port reached 6.19 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2023, up 9.9 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-GUOYUAN PORT-THROUGHPUT (CN)

(230421) -- CHONGQING, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A crane lifts a shipping container at Guoyuan Port in southwest China's Chongqing, April 20, 2023. Guoyuan port, the largest port on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, has developed into an important multi-mode transport hub. Statistics reveal that the cargo throughput of Guoyuan Port reached 6.19 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2023, up 9.9 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-GUOYUAN PORT-THROUGHPUT (CN)

(230421) -- CHONGQING, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows a view of Guoyuan Port in southwest China's Chongqing. Guoyuan port, the largest port on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, has developed into an important multi-mode transport hub. Statistics reveal that the cargo throughput of Guoyuan Port reached 6.19 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2023, up 9.9 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-GUOYUAN PORT-THROUGHPUT (CN)

(230421) -- CHONGQING, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Containers are transported by trucks at Guoyuan Port in southwest China's Chongqing, April 20, 2023. Guoyuan port, the largest port on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, has developed into an important multi-mode transport hub. Statistics reveal that the cargo throughput of Guoyuan Port reached 6.19 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2023, up 9.9 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-GUOYUAN PORT-THROUGHPUT (CN)

(230421) -- CHONGQING, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Containers are transported by trucks at Guoyuan Port in southwest China's Chongqing, April 20, 2023. Guoyuan port, the largest port on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, has developed into an important multi-mode transport hub. Statistics reveal that the cargo throughput of Guoyuan Port reached 6.19 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2023, up 9.9 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-GUOYUAN PORT-THROUGHPUT (CN)

(230421) -- CHONGQING, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows a view of Guoyuan Port in southwest China's Chongqing. Guoyuan port, the largest port on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, has developed into an important multi-mode transport hub. Statistics reveal that the cargo throughput of Guoyuan Port reached 6.19 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2023, up 9.9 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

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UK inflation unexpectedly jumps to 10.4 pct: ONS

STORY: UK inflation unexpectedly jumps to 10.4 pct: ONS DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:40 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of supermarket and farm market in London STORYLINE: The United Kingdom's (UK) consumer price index (CPI) rose to 10.4 percent in the 12 months to February 2023 from 10.1 percent in January, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Wednesday. The 10.4 percent rise was higher than the 9.9 percent forecast by economists polled by Reuters, dampening expectations for a marked drop in inflation. Inflation had been falling from the 41-year-high of 11.1 percent in October 2022 for three months. Commenting on the CPI figures, ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner said that inflation was mainly driven by "rising alcohol prices in pubs and restaurants following discounting in January." "Food and non-alcoholic drink prices rose to their highest level in over 45 years with particular increases for some salad and vegetable items as high energy costs and

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Sharp shareholders' meeting

OSAKA, Japan - Photo captured from a video monitor shows Sharp Corp. President Takashi Okuda speaking during a shareholders' meeting in Osaka on June 26, 2012. Okuda said Sharp has no plan to accept additional investment from Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Group, which will buy a 9.9 percent stake in the Japanese electronics manufacturer.

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209,487 people in China investigated for corruption in 5 years

BEIJING, China - Jia Chunwang, prosecutor general of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate, addresses the National People's Congress in Beijing on March 10, noting that 209,487 people had been investigated for corruption and abuse of office in five years to 2007. While the number was down 9.9 percent compared with the five-year period to 2002, the number of those found guilty rose 30.7 percent to 116,627, according to a report Jia presented to parliament.

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Türkiye targets 5 pct growth in 2023: minister

STORY: Türkiye targets 5 pct growth in 2023: minister DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people and vehicles on the street 2. various of farming 3. various of industry 4. various of Turkish lira 5. various of ports STORYLINE: Türkiye foresees economic growth of 5 percent in 2022 and targets the same growth rate in 2023 as the government expects to "maintain its balanced outlook" next year, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati said on Thursday. Preliminary indicators for the second half of 2022 point to moderate growth with the impact of the global slowdown, Nebati said during the budget talks of the parliament. The total employment capacity of the country has risen above the pre-pandemic period and reached historically high levels, Nebati said, adding "total employment reached 31.4 million people as of September, while as of August, the unemployment rate decreased to the lowest level of the last 8 years with 9.9 percen

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EUROZONE-INFLATION

(221104) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Customers shop at a market in Brussels, Belgium, on Nov. 4, 2022. October's year-on-year inflation rate climbed to 10.7 percent in the eurozone, from 9.9 percent in September. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EUROZONE-INFLATION

(221104) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Meat and price tags are seen at a market in Brussels, Belgium, on Nov. 4, 2022. October's year-on-year inflation rate climbed to 10.7 percent in the eurozone, from 9.9 percent in September. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EUROZONE-INFLATION

(221104) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Dairy products and price tags are seen at a market in Brussels, Belgium, on Nov. 4, 2022. October's year-on-year inflation rate climbed to 10.7 percent in the eurozone, from 9.9 percent in September. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EUROZONE-INFLATION

(221104) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man stands in front of posters of apartments for rent in Brussels, Belgium, on Nov. 4, 2022. October's year-on-year inflation rate climbed to 10.7 percent in the eurozone, from 9.9 percent in September. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EUROZONE-INFLATION

(221104) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Sausages are seen at a market in Brussels, Belgium, on Nov. 4, 2022. October's year-on-year inflation rate climbed to 10.7 percent in the eurozone, from 9.9 percent in September. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EUROZONE-INFLATION

(221104) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles drive past the European Commission building in Brussels, Belgium, on Nov. 4, 2022. October's year-on-year inflation rate climbed to 10.7 percent in the eurozone, from 9.9 percent in September. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-EUROZONE-INFLATION

(221104) -- BRUSSELS, Nov. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Vegetables and price tags are seen at a market in Brussels, Belgium, on Nov. 4, 2022. October's year-on-year inflation rate climbed to 10.7 percent in the eurozone, from 9.9 percent in September. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CPI

(221023) -- LONDON, Oct. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman shops at Portobello Market in London, Britain, Oct. 22, 2022. Pushed up by rising food prices, Britain's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to September, up from 9.9 percent in August and returning to July's 40-year high. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CPI

(221023) -- LONDON, Oct. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman shops at Portobello Market in London, Britain, Oct. 22, 2022. Pushed up by rising food prices, Britain's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to September, up from 9.9 percent in August and returning to July's 40-year high. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CPI

(221023) -- LONDON, Oct. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Vegetables are sold at Portobello Market in London, Britain, Oct. 22, 2022. Pushed up by rising food prices, Britain's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to September, up from 9.9 percent in August and returning to July's 40-year high. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CPI

(221023) -- LONDON, Oct. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A vendor is seen at Portobello Market in London, Britain, Oct. 22, 2022. Pushed up by rising food prices, Britain's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to September, up from 9.9 percent in August and returning to July's 40-year high. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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UK inflation jumps back to 10.1 pct as food costs surge

STORY: UK inflation jumps back to 10.1 pct as food costs surge DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of London streets 2. various of petrol stations in London 3. various of a supermarket in London STORYLINE: The United Kingdom's (UK) Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 10.1 percent in the 12 months to September 2022, up from 9.9 percent in August and returning to July's recent high. On a monthly basis, CPI rose by 0.5 percent in September over August, said the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. "After last month's small fall, headline inflation returned to its high seen earlier in the summer," explained Darren Morgan, ONS director of economic statistics. "The rise was driven by further increases across food, which saw its largest annual rise in over 40 years, while hotel prices also increased after falling this time last year," he continued. Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by 14.6 percent in the 12 months to September

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Inflation slows in Sept. in France

STORY: Inflation slows in Sept. in France DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of customers in a French store 2. various of prices and products in a store 3. various of a retail store STORYLINE: France saw the prices rise by 5.6 percent in September on a year-on-year basis, after increases of 5.9 percent in August and 6.1 percent in July, according to French national statistics institute. This decline in inflation is due to the slowdown in the price rise in energy and service (tariff shield on gas, reductions in fuel prices, etc.), the National Institute of Statistics explained in a press release, while the increase in food prices is accelerating. According to figures from the analysis firm IRI France, the prices of consumer products have increased, in one year, by 9.11 percent. In August, inflation rates stood at 7.9 percent in Germany, 9.1 percent in Italy and 9.9 percent in the UK. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Paris.

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209,487 people in China investigated for corruption in 5 years

BEIJING, China - Jia Chunwang, prosecutor general of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate, addresses the National People's Congress in Beijing on March 10, noting that 209,487 people had been investigated for corruption and abuse of office in five years to 2007. While the number was down 9.9 percent compared with the five-year period to 2002, the number of those found guilty rose 30.7 percent to 116,627, according to a report Jia presented to parliament. (Kyodo)

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China's exports grow further in Sept.

China's General Administration of Customs holds a press conference in Beijing on Oct. 13, 2020, listing the country's dollar-based exports in September as scoring a larger 9.9 percent year-to-year increase compared with the previous month's 9.5 percent rise due to a post-coronavirus demand pickup in some overseas markets.