Import expo in Shanghai

Import expo in Shanghai

Photo taken on Nov. 6, 2025, shows a booth for Japan's Panasonic Holdings Corp. with a four-drum washer-dryer on display at the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov. 6, 2025.

Import expo in Shanghai

Import expo in Shanghai

Panasonic Holdings Corp.'s four-drum washer-dryer is displayed at the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov. 6, 2025.

China: Woman’s Hair Dryer Bursts Into Flames With Loud Pop in Guangdong

On August 7, 2025, in Guangdong, China, a woman’s hair dryer suddenly sparked and exploded while she was blow-drying her hair. As she tried to unplug the device, the sparks intensified, scattering wildly before the dryer burst with a loud pop.

Illustration French Farming - France

Illustration French Farming - France

Old corn dryer . Occitanie, France on August 2025. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - OCTOBER 22, 2024 - Workers produce grain dryers at an agricultural technology company in Yuexi county, Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, Oct 22, 2024.

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - OCTOBER 22, 2024 - Workers produce grain dryers at an agricultural technology company in Yuexi county, Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, Oct 22, 2024.

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - OCTOBER 22, 2024 - Workers produce grain dryers at an agricultural technology company in Yuexi county, Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, Oct 22, 2024.

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - OCTOBER 22, 2024 - Workers produce grain dryers at an agricultural technology company in Yuexi county, Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, Oct 22, 2024.

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - OCTOBER 22, 2024 - Workers produce grain dryers at an agricultural technology company in Yuexi county, Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, Oct 22, 2024.

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - OCTOBER 22, 2024 - Workers produce grain dryers at an agricultural technology company in Yuexi county, Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, Oct 22, 2024.

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - OCTOBER 22, 2024 - Workers produce grain dryers at an agricultural technology company in Yuexi county, Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, Oct 22, 2024.

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

Grain Dryers Production in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - OCTOBER 22, 2024 - Workers produce grain dryers at an agricultural technology company in Yuexi county, Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, Oct 22, 2024.

China: Sparks Fly From Hair Dryer At Beauty Salon In Bijie

Sparks flew from a hair dryer while a hairdresser was working on a customer's hair in Bijie, Guizhou on June 11.

GLOBALink | Smart home appliances gain popularity in China's Chonqging during Spring Festival

STORY: Smart home appliances gain popularity in China's Chongqing during Spring Festival DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a home appliance mall in Chongqing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN WEI, Store manager of Suning.com in Chongqing 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Voice of GUO YI, Associate professor at Institute of Journalism, Communication & Social Development, Chongqing University STORYLINE: Fully automated floor cleaning machine, one-click cooking machine, hair dryer that can "think" on its own... A wide selection of home appliances are becoming bestsellers in China's Chongqing during the Spring Festival holiday. In a home appliance mall, the staff told Xinhua that their Spring Festival sales volume has increased by over 146 percent year on year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN WEI, Store manager of Suning.com in Chongqing "Especially during the Chinese New Year, many customers would like to cook at home. So, for the cooking section,

Sanyo to recall 280,000 units of washer-dryer again

Sanyo to recall 280,000 units of washer-dryer again

OSAKA, Japan - Sanyo Electric Co. officials, including President Hidetoshi Arima (C), bow in apology during a news conference after announcing the company will recall again some 280,000 units in nine models of a washer-dryer as the repair work done upon their previous recall was insufficient.

Sanyo to recall 280,000 units of washer-dryer again

Sanyo to recall 280,000 units of washer-dryer again

OSAKA, Japan - File photo shows one of nine models of a washer-dryer that Sanyo Electric Co. announced it is recalling again on Sept. 18, 2009, saying the repair work done upon their previous recall was insufficient. The company said some 280,000 units in the nine models will be recalled.

Sanyo Electric to conduct 4th recall of defective washer-dryers

Sanyo Electric to conduct 4th recall of defective washer-dryers

OSAKA, Japan - Hiromoto Sekino (R), a board member of Sanyo Electric Co., bows in apology during a press conference in Osaka on Nov. 18. Sekino announced that the company will implement a recall for 279,583 units of the top-open-drum-type washer-dryer for free repairs after finding that four of the products had caught fire or belched smoke.

More free-spending consumers splash out on electronic appliances

More free-spending consumers splash out on electronic appliances

TOKYO, Japan - Toshiba Corp.'s new model washer-dryer equipped with an air conditioner at a major household electronic appliance store in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward.

Trader allegedly sold biological arms-linked device to N. Korea

Trader allegedly sold biological arms-linked device to N. Korea

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese police head for a search at the office of Seishin Shoji in Tokyo's Arakawa Ward on Feb. 17 on suspicion the trader has been illegally exporting to North Korea a freeze dryer that can be converted for producing biological weapons.

Sanyo offers washer/dryer using ozone for disinfecting

Sanyo offers washer/dryer using ozone for disinfecting

TOKYO, Japan - Tomoyo Nonaka, chairwoman of Sanyo Electric Co., shows off the company's ''AQUA'' washer/dryer during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 2. The machine creates ozone to disinfect and deodorize suits and stuffed animals that are usually difficult to wash at home.

Matsushita to sell tilted-drum washing machines in China

Matsushita to sell tilted-drum washing machines in China

OSAKA, Japan - Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. said Sept. 15 it will sell its tilted-drum combination washer and dryer machines (in handout photo) in China and other Asian markets later this month. The company, known for its Panasonic brand of consumer electronics, hopes to reinforce its brand image in China by attracting affluent households to the user-friendly model. (Kyodo)

Sanyo Electric to conduct 4th recall of defective washer-dryers

Sanyo Electric to conduct 4th recall of defective washer-dryers

OSAKA, Japan - Hiromoto Sekino (R), a board member of Sanyo Electric Co., bows in apology during a press conference in Osaka on Nov. 18. Sekino announced that the company will implement a recall for 279,583 units of the top-open-drum-type washer-dryer for free repairs after finding that four of the products had caught fire or belched smoke. (Kyodo)

The Haunting Of Molly Hartley (2008)

The Haunting Of Molly Hartley (2008)

Haley Bennett Characters: Molly Hartley Film: The Haunting Of Molly Hartley (2008) Director: Mickey Liddell 31 October 2008 Date: 31 October 2008

Breaking Bad (2008)

Breaking Bad (2008)

Bryan Cranston Characters: Walter H. White Television: Breaking Bad (TV-Serie) Usa 2008-2013, 20 January 2008 Date: 20 January 2008

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)

Eddie Murphy Characters: Sherman Klump Film: Nutty Professor Ii: The Klumps (USA 2000) Director: Peter Segal 24 July 2000 Date: 24 July 2000

Hunter: Return To Justice (2002)

Hunter: Return To Justice (2002)

Stepfanie Kramer & Fred Dryer Characters: Dee Dee McCall & Rick Hunter Film: Hunter: Return To Justice (2002) Director: Bradford May 16 November 2002 Date: 16 November 2002

Hunter (2003) : Season 1 (2003)

Hunter (2003) : Season 1 (2003)

Fred Dryer Characters: Lt. Rick Hunter Television: Hunter (2003) : Season 1 (2003) 19 April 2003 Date: 19 April 2003

Hunter (2003) : Season 1 (2003)

Hunter (2003) : Season 1 (2003)

Fred Dryer Characters: Lt. Rick Hunter Television: Hunter (2003) : Season 1 (2003) 19 April 2003 Date: 19 April 2003

Hunter: Return To Justice (2002)

Hunter: Return To Justice (2002)

Fred Dryer Characters: Rick Hunter Film: Hunter: Return To Justice (2002) Director: Bradford May 16 November 2002 Date: 16 November 2002

Hunter: Return To Justice (2002)

Hunter: Return To Justice (2002)

Fred Dryer Characters: Rick Hunter Film: Hunter: Return To Justice (2002) Director: Bradford May 16 November 2002 Date: 16 November 2002

Hunter (2003) : Season 1 (2003)

Hunter (2003) : Season 1 (2003)

Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer & Alex Mendoza Characters: Lt. Rick Hunter,Lt. Dee Dee McCall & Tony Santiago (unknown episodes) Television: Hunter (2003) : Season 1 (2003) 19 April 2003 Date: 19 April 2003

Gigli (2003)

Gigli (2003)

Ben Affleck & Terry Camilleri Characters: Larry Gigli & Man in Dryer (as Terrence Camilleri) Film: Gigli (USA 2003) Director: Martin Brest 27 July 2003 Date: 27 July 2003

Home Alone (1990)

Home Alone (1990)

Macaulay Culkin Characters: Kevin McCallister Film: Home Alone (USA 1990) Director: Chris Columbus 10 November 1990 Date: 10 November 1990

Look Who'S Talking Now (1993)

Look Who'S Talking Now (1993)

Kirstie Alley Characters: Mollie Ubriacco & Film: Look Who'S Talking Now (USA 1993) Director: Tom Ropelewski 05 November 1993 Date: 05 November 1993

Out To Sea (1997)

Out To Sea (1997)

Walter Matthau & Jack Lemmon Characters: Charlie Gordon & Herb Sullivan Film: Out To Sea (USA 1997) Director: Martha Coolidge 02 July 1997 Date: 02 July 1997

Hunter: Season 6 (1989)

Hunter: Season 6 (1989)

Fred Dryer & Stepfanie Kramer Television: Hunter: Season 6 (1985) Director: Frank Lupo 14 October 1989 HUNTER, Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, 1984-1991 Date: 14 October 1989

Hunter: Season 1 (1984)

Hunter: Season 1 (1984)

Fred Dryer & Stepfanie Kramer Characters: Det. Sgt. Rick Hunter & Det. Sgt. Dee Dee McCall Television: Hunter: Season 1 (1984) Director: Frank Lupo 18 September 1984 Date: 18 September 1984

Hunter: Season 1 (1984)

Hunter: Season 1 (1984)

Fred Dryer & Stepfanie Kramer Characters: Det. Sgt. Rick Hunter & Det. Sgt. Dee Dee McCall Television: Hunter: Season 1 (1984) Director: Frank Lupo 18 September 1984 Date: 18 September 1984

Hunter: Season 1 (1984)

Hunter: Season 1 (1984)

Fred Dryer & Stepfanie Kramer Characters: Det. Sgt. Rick Hunter & Det. Sgt. Dee Dee McCall Television: Hunter: Season 1 (1983) Director: Frank Lupo 18 September 1984 Date: 18 September 1984

Cheers (1983)

Cheers (1983)

Fred Dryer, Shelley Long & Ted Danson Characters: Dave Richards,Diane Chambers,Sam Malone Television: Cheers (TV-Serie) Usa 1982-1993, 30 September 1983 Date: 30 September 1983

Hunter: Season 1 (1984)

Hunter: Season 1 (1984)

Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer Characters: Det. Sgt. Rick Hunter,Det. Sgt. Dee Dee McCall Television: Hunter: Season 1 (1984) Director: Frank Lupo 18 September 1984 Date: 18 September 1984

Cheers (1982)

Cheers (1982)

Rhea Perlman, Fred Dryer, Kelsey Grammer & Ted Danson Characters: Carla Tortelli, Dave Richards, Dr. Frasier Crane, Sam Malone Television: Cheers (TV-Serie) Usa 1982-1993, 30 September 1982 Date: 30 September 1982

Hunter: Season 1 (1984)

Hunter: Season 1 (1984)

Fred Dryer Characters: Det. Sgt. Rick Hunter Television: Hunter: Season 1 (1984) Director: Frank Lupo 18 September 1984 Date: 18 September 1984

Shampoo (1975)

Shampoo (1975)

Goldie Hawn & Warren Beatty Characters: Jill & George Roundy Film: Shampoo (USA 1975) Director: Hal Ashby 11 February 1975 SHAMPOO-SPTI-06.tif Date: 11 February 1975

Shampoo (1975)

Shampoo (1975)

Julie Christie & Warren Beatty Characters: Jackie Shawn, George Roundy Film: Shampoo (USA 1975) Director: Hal Ashby 11 February 1975 Shampoo (Shampoo, USA 1974, Regie: Hal Ashby) Julie Christie, Warren Beatty / Friseur, F

Red Skies Of Montana film (1952)

Red Skies Of Montana film (1952)

James Griffith & Richard Boone Characters: Boise Peterson & Richard 'Dick' Dryer Film: Red Skies Of Montana (1952) Director: Joseph M.Newman 20 January 1952 X Date: 20-Jan-52

Red Skies Of Montana film (1952)

Red Skies Of Montana film (1952)

Richard Boone, Constance Smith & Richard Widmark Characters: Richard 'Dick' Dryer,Peg Mason & Cliff Mason Film: Red Skies Of Montana (1956) Director: Joseph M.Newman 20 January 1952 X Date: 20-Jan-52

Hitachi's new washing machines with child protection labels

Hitachi's new washing machines with child protection labels

Photo taken in Tokyo on Aug. 24, 2015, shows four types of new washing machine from Hitachi Appliances Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., equipped with "child lock" functions to prevent accidental operation by children. A 7-year-old boy died in June this year after being trapped inside a washer-dryer at his home in a Tokyo suburb. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sharp introduces washer-dryer with new stain removal system

Sharp introduces washer-dryer with new stain removal system

Sharp Corp. unveils in Tokyo on July 14, 2015, a new washer-dryer featuring improved stain removal capabilities, developed as part of a government project to increase female farmers. The washing machine will go on sale in August 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Trader arrested for allegedly exporting freeze dryer to N. Korea

Trader arrested for allegedly exporting freeze dryer to N. Korea

OSAKA, Japan - Kim Young Gun, the former president of a trading company, was arrested on Aug. 10 on suspicion of illegally exporting a freeze dryer to North Korea via a Taiwan trading house in 2002. Kim admitted during police questioning before his arrest that he was aware the device could be used by a military-related research institution in N. Korea, police sources said. (Kyodo)