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Keidanren sponsors meeting of Asian business leaders

The Japan Business Federation, also known as Keidanren, sponsors a one-day "Asia Business Summit" in Tokyo on July 5, 2024, bringing together business leaders from over 10 economic groups in Asian countries such as China, India, Thailand and South Korea.

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Chinese ambassador sees win-win cooperation as right choice for China, Australia to tackle global challenges

STORY: Chinese ambassador sees win-win cooperation as right choice for China, Australia to tackle global challenges SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:47 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Australian Financial Review Business Summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIAO QIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Australia 3. various of the Australian Financial Review Business Summit 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIAO QIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Australia 5. various of the Australian Financial Review Business Summit 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIAO QIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Australia STORYLINE: As the world is facing accelerated changes unseen in a century, the China-Australia cooperation is not only in line with the common interests of the two countries, but also conducive to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific and the world at large, according to Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian. "China and Australia are major powers in the Paci

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Multinationals summit in China explores business opportunities

STORY: Multinationals summit in China explores business opportunities DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: QINGDAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JACY PERRY, CEO of London Export Corporation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SEAN YAN, Head of Marketing of North East Asia, Konecranes 4. various of the summit STORYLINE: The fourth Qingdao Multinationals Summit kicked off Tuesday in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, amid the country's efforts to promote high-quality opening-up. A total of 416 multinational corporations take part in the summit, 146 of which are participating for the first time. Themed "Multinational Corporations and China," the summit features a range of activities, including multinational corporation symposiums and closed-door meetings on policies organized by ministries and commissions. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JACY PERRY, CEO of London Export Corporation "Sharing is the most important. When it comes to business, to be able

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Yearender: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022

(221230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants walk outside the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center, the venue of the 19th China-ASEAN Expo and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sept. 16, 2022. The expo spotlighted the theme of "Sharing RCEP New Opportunities, Building a Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area." Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022 RCEP takes effect, sending strong voice of Asia on integration The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) officially entered into force on Jan. 1, marking the launch of a free trade area with the hugest population, the largest trade scale and the greatest potential for development. Over the past year, the proportion of tariff-free products among member states has increased by a large margin, trade and investment have been further liberalized and facilitated, and regional industrial, supply and value chains have been further consolidat

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PM Abe says Japan determined to conclude TPP talks

MILAN, Italy - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivers a speech at a meeting of around 300 people, including business leaders, in Milan, Italy on Oct. 16, 2014. Speaking ahead of a two-day summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting in the Italian city, Abe expressed his determination to conclude the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade talks and reach a free trade agreement with the European Union.

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Asian business leaders call for free trade for more growth

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromasa Yonekura (front L), chairman of the Japan Business Federation or Keidanren, shakes hands with Prime Minster Yoshihiko Noda in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2011, after handing him a statement issued after the second Asian Business Summit in Tokyo. Leaders of business groups in Asia called for strengthening economic ties by promoting free trade within the region to seek more growth. (Pool photo)

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Kan eager to join TPP negotiations

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan addresses a gathering of business leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Nov. 13, 2010, in Yokohama prior to the APEC summit starting on the same day. Kan indicated eagerness for Japan to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations.

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Chinese President Hu at business forum

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Chinese President Hu Jintao waves to the audience after delivering a keynote speech at a business forum in Yokohama on Nov. 13, 2010, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Hu said Beijing will take part in promoting the sustainable development of the world economy and signaled his intention to make efforts to cut the country's large current account surplus.

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Business leaders urge Japan to join Pacific FTA negotiations

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese business leaders (From L to R) -- Masamitsu Sakurai, head of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, Tadashi Okamura, leader of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Hiromasa Yonekura, chairman of the Japan Business Federation -- take part in a meeting hosted by the three organizations in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2010. The participants called on the government to announce its intention to join negotiations for a U.S.-backed multilateral trans-Pacific free trade agreement at an upcoming summit in Japan of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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Business leaders urge Japan to join Pacific FTA negotiations

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Business Federation Chairman Hiromasa Yonekura addresses a business leaders meeting in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2010. The participants of the meeting called on the government to announce its intention to join negotiations for a U.S.-backed multilateral trans-Pacific free trade agreement at an upcoming summit in Japan of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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(2)Koizumi delivers speech at Asia-Africa business summit

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi delivers a speech at an Asia-Africa business summit in Jakarta on April 22. The business summit is held as part of the Asia-Africa Conference, which began the same day.

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(1)Koizumi delivers speech at Asia-Africa business summit

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C, front) poses for photos before delivering a speech at an Asia-Africa business summit in Jakarta on April 22. The business summit is held as part of the Asia-Africa Conference, which began the same day.

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Lee says U.S. presence necessary for Asian security balance

DAVOS, Switzerland - Singapore senior minister Lee Kuan Yew in an interview with Kyodo News in Davos on Jan. 28, said U.S. presence in Asia is essential for maintaining security in the region, especially as China's power grows over the next few decades. Lee is in the Swiss ski resort of Davos to attend a business summit hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

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Chinese modernization to stimulate steady development in Asia-Pacific: observers

STORY: Chinese modernization to stimulate steady development in Asia-Pacific: observers DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thailand 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LESLIE SOEMEDI, CEO of Master Steel, Indonesia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHERDCHAI CHAIVAIVID, Director-general, Department of International Economic Affairs, Thailand's Foreign Ministry 4. SOUDNBITE 3 (Thai): KRIENGKRAI THIENNUKUL, 2022 APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Chairman 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ADEM FARAH, Vice President and General Secretary of Prosperity Party, Ethiopia 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ROBERT LAWRENCE KUHN, Chairman of Kuhn Foundation 7. various of the development of China STORYLINE: The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit was held Thursday in Bangkok, Thailand. Experts have hailed China's role in driving regional economic integration, saying it will stimulate steady development in the Asia-Pacific region. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LES

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High hopes on G20, APEC for stronger solidarity in stormy age

STORY: High hopes on G20, APEC for stronger solidarity in stormy age DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: Jakarta/Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Indonesia's resort island of Bali 2. various of views in the Thai capital of Bangkok 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Indonesian): MARZUKI ALIE, Former Speaker of People's Representative Council of Indonesia 4. various of views in Indonesia 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Thai): KRIENGKRAI THIENNUKUL, Chairman of APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) 6. various of views in China 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MOHAMMAD FAISAL, Executive director, Center of Reform on Economics Indonesia 8. various of views in Indonesia 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Indonesian): MARZUKI ALIE, Former Speaker of People's Representative Council of Indonesia 10. various of views in China STORYLINE: The 17th Group of 20 (G20) Summit will be hosted on Tuesday and Wednesday in Indonesia's resort island of Bali. It is followed by the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meet

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Multinationals full of confidence in China's economy

STORY: Multinationals full of confidence in China's economy DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: QINGDAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JON PENRICE, President of Dow for Asia Pacific 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NICOLAS POIROT, President and CEO for China unit of Air Liquide 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (CHINESE): CAO YANG, Vice President, Baker Hughes China 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (CHINESE): LIU GUOPING, President, ORIX (China) Investment Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: At the third Qingdao Multinationals Summit held on Monday and Tuesday in east China's Shandong Province, many multinationals have expressed confidence in China's economy, saying that China is still a major investment destination for them. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JON PENRICE, President of Dow for Asia Pacific "Our confidence in China results from years of doing business here. We witness consistent progress in China's business environment, and with its large potential, see China continuing to attract investmen

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Asian business leaders discuss pro-growth private-sector cooperation

Sadayuki Sakakibara (C), chairman of the Japan Business Federation, makes a speech at the sixth Asian Business Summit in Tokyo on July 13, 2015. Asian business leaders from 11 countries and regions gathered to discuss ways to strengthen private-sector cooperation and encourage more investment in Asia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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S. African deputy president stresses need for closer Asia-Africa ties

South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasizes the importance of strengthened Asia-Africa ties at a business summit in Jakarta on April 21, 2015, held as part of events commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Bandung Conference that gathered Afro-Asian leaders for the first time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(1)Koizumi delivers speech at Asia-Africa business summit

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C, front) poses for photos before delivering a speech at an Asia-Africa business summit in Jakarta on April 22. The business summit is held as part of the Asia-Africa Conference, which began the same day. (Kyodo)

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(2)Koizumi delivers speech at Asia-Africa business summit

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi delivers a speech at an Asia-Africa business summit in Jakarta on April 22. The business summit is held as part of the Asia-Africa Conference, which began the same day. (Kyodo)

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Asian business leaders call for free trade for more growth

TOKYO, Japan - Hiromasa Yonekura (front L), chairman of the Japan Business Federation or Keidanren, shakes hands with Prime Minster Yoshihiko Noda in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2011, after handing him a statement issued after the second Asian Business Summit in Tokyo. Leaders of business groups in Asia called for strengthening economic ties by promoting free trade within the region to seek more growth. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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PM Abe says Japan determined to conclude TPP talks

MILAN, Italy - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivers a speech at a meeting of around 300 people, including business leaders, in Milan, Italy on Oct. 16, 2014. Speaking ahead of a two-day summit of the Asia-Europe Meeting in the Italian city, Abe expressed his determination to conclude the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade talks and reach a free trade agreement with the European Union. (Kyodo)

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Kan eager to join TPP negotiations

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan addresses a gathering of business leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Nov. 13, 2010, in Yokohama prior to the APEC summit starting on the same day. Kan indicated eagerness for Japan to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. (Kyodo)

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Chinese President Hu at business forum

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Chinese President Hu Jintao waves to the audience after delivering a keynote speech at a business forum in Yokohama on Nov. 13, 2010, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Hu said Beijing will take part in promoting the sustainable development of the world economy and signaled his intention to make efforts to cut the country's large current account surplus. (Kyodo)

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Business leaders urge Japan to join Pacific FTA negotiations

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Business Federation Chairman Hiromasa Yonekura addresses a business leaders meeting in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2010. The participants of the meeting called on the government to announce its intention to join negotiations for a U.S.-backed multilateral trans-Pacific free trade agreement at an upcoming summit in Japan of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. (Kyodo)

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Business leaders urge Japan to join Pacific FTA negotiations

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese business leaders (From L to R) -- Masamitsu Sakurai, head of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, Tadashi Okamura, leader of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Hiromasa Yonekura, chairman of the Japan Business Federation -- take part in a meeting hosted by the three organizations in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2010. The participants called on the government to announce its intention to join negotiations for a U.S.-backed multilateral trans-Pacific free trade agreement at an upcoming summit in Japan of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. (Kyodo)

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Lee says U.S. presence necessary for Asian security balance

DAVOS, Switzerland - Singapore senior minister Lee Kuan Yew in an interview with Kyodo News in Davos on Jan. 28, said U.S. presence in Asia is essential for maintaining security in the region, especially as China's power grows over the next few decades. Lee is in the Swiss ski resort of Davos to attend a business summit hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF).