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First "Choose France – France Edition" Summit - Paris

Mathieu Lefèvre, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity and International Climate and Nature Negotiations, in charge of the Ecological Transition during the first edition of the "Choose France – France Edition" Summit, "a unique event dedicated to French companies investing in France. Inspired by the international success of 'Choose France', it showcases the France that succeeds: the France of companies, employees, and regions that generate wealth and employment in an economic recovery context", at the Maison de la Chimie, in Paris on November 17, 2025. Photo Ait Adjedjou Karim /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eric Lombard at The Report on Economic Issues - Paris

Minister of Economy and Finance and Industry of France Eric Lombard at the presentation of the final report on the economic challenges of the transition to carbon neutrality, at the Ministry of the Economy in Bercy, in Paris, France on January 27, 2025. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Evidence of overcapacity claim weak: UK economic historian

STORY: Evidence of overcapacity claim weak: UK economic historian SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: Renowned UK economic historian Adam Tooze argues that evidence of "overcapacity" in China's electric vehicle (EV) industry is weak. He made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua at the 2024 Summer Davos in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian. Tooze, director of the European Institute at Columbia University, says Europe and the U.S. are lagging behind China in developing the EV industry. During its process of accelerating the green energy transition, China witnessed the emergence of world-beating firms that are low-cost, high-quality with extraordinary supply chains. "It's hard to see that as evidence of 'overcapacity'," says Tooze. SOUNDBITE (English): ADAM TOOZE, Director of the European Institute at Columbia University "If you look at the areas which are most political, I think the evidence (of 'overcapacity')

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From AI to new energy vehicles, China's emerging industries a boon for the world

STORY: From AI to new energy vehicles, China's emerging industries a boon for the world SHOOTING TIME: June 25/27, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): MU XUYAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DIMITRI DE BOER, Chief Representative for China, ClientEarth 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head of Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MICHAEL HILLARY, Group Executive for Financing Operations, Development Bank of Southern Africa 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SALIM HODALI PINILLA, Chief Retail, Bank of Palestine STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): MU XUYAO, Xinhua correspondent "From artificial intelligence to electric vehicles, China's progress made in science and technology and green transformation has impressed many participants at the Summer Davos. What could the country's technological advancement and high-quality development bring to the world?

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China's green transformation, innovation impress Summer Davos attendees

STORY: China's green transformation, innovation impress Summer Davos attendees SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Dalian, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos) 2. various of China's Liaoning Province 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head of Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALEX ZHAVORONKOV, CEO, Insilico Medicine, the U.S. 5. various of China 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DIMITRI DE BOER, Chief Representative for China, ClientEarth 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head of Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum 8. various of China 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MICHAEL HILLARY, Group Executive for Financing Operations, Development Bank of Southern Africa 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): SALIM HODALI PINILLA, Chief Retail, Bank of Palestine 11. various of 15th Annual Meeting of the New Ch

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Summer Davos highlights global cooperation for shared, green growth

STORY: Summer Davos highlights global cooperation for shared, green growth SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:13 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Summer Davos 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIDDHARTH CHATTERJEE, UN Resident Coordinator in China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SABRINA TORGAN, PhageLab, Chile 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head, Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum STORYLINE: The 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, opened on Tuesday in the coastal city of Dalian in northeast China's Liaoning Province. Themed "Next Frontiers for Growth," the three-day meeting gathers over 1,700 representatives of the political, business, academic and media communities in more than 100 countries and regions. The call for strengthened partnership has rung clear at the Summer Davos as the world seeks new growth engines to propel a sluggish global economy. SOUNDBIT

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Cyril Ramaphosa takes oath of office for 2nd term as South African president

STORY: Cyril Ramaphosa takes oath of office for 2nd term as South African president SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: Pretoria CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), took the oath of office as the nation's president for the next five years Wednesday at a ceremony in Pretoria, the administrative capital. "As the President of the Republic, I will work with everyone to reach out and work with every political party and sector that is willing to contribute to finding solutions to the challenges our country faces as we transition to a new decade of freedom," Ramaphosa said in his address at the ceremony. Ramaphosa, 71, was reelected as South African president by the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, on June 14, receiving 283 votes. His opponent, Julius Malema from the Economic Freedom Fighters, garnered 44 votes. Under th

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U.S. "shooting itself in the foot" with tariff hikes on China: Cuban expert

STORY: U.S. "shooting itself in the foot" with tariff hikes on China: Cuban expert SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Havana CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in Havana 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher at the International Policy Research Center of Cuba STORYLINE: The U.S. narrative of "overcapacity" against China's new energy sector, along with its decision to raise tariffs on Chinese new energy products, is not only political manipulation and economic protectionism but also undermines global trend of green transition, said Eduardo Regalado, a Cuban political expert in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher at the International Policy Research Center of Cuba "The move has several interpretations. Firstly, it is political manipulation with the U.S. presidential elections looming. The candidates are competing using the China factor to have a greater number of votes. And

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Algeria, Germany agree to boost cooperation on hydrogen energy

STORY: Algeria, Germany agree to boost cooperation on hydrogen energy SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:04:32 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the roundtable meeting 2. various of the signing ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMED ARKAB, Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines STORYLINE: Algeria and Germany on Thursday signed an agreement to boost cooperation on hydrogen energy. The two sides, led by Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines Mohamed Arkab and German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck respectively, signed a declaration of intent to establish a working group that aims to boost their cooperation in this field. Arkab said developing green hydrogen energy is a "primary government objective" for the Algerian government and is conducive to Algeria's climate commitment and energy transition plan. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMED ARKAB, Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines "We are worki

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-RENMINBI CONFERENCE

(230505) -- BUDAPEST, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Xu Chen, chairman of the Bank of China (Europe) S.A., addresses the Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference in Budapest, Hungary, May 4, 2023. The Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference, an annual event aimed at promoting cross-border economic activity and broadening the range of investment and financing sources in Hungary, was held for the seventh time here on Thursday. The participants focused on financial interconnectivity and a green transition, highlighting the opportunities of central banks in environmentally sustainable financial transformation and the role of the renminbi in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-RENMINBI CONFERENCE

(230505) -- BUDAPEST, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mihaly Patai, deputy governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB), addresses the Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference in Budapest, Hungary, May 4, 2023. The Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference, an annual event aimed at promoting cross-border economic activity and broadening the range of investment and financing sources in Hungary, was held for the seventh time here on Thursday. The participants focused on financial interconnectivity and a green transition, highlighting the opportunities of central banks in environmentally sustainable financial transformation and the role of the renminbi in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-RENMINBI CONFERENCE

(230505) -- BUDAPEST, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Kexin, chief executive officer of the Bank of China (Central and Eastern Europe) Ltd., addresses the Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference in Budapest, Hungary, May 4, 2023. The Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference, an annual event aimed at promoting cross-border economic activity and broadening the range of investment and financing sources in Hungary, was held for the seventh time here on Thursday. The participants focused on financial interconnectivity and a green transition, highlighting the opportunities of central banks in environmentally sustainable financial transformation and the role of the renminbi in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-RENMINBI CONFERENCE

(230505) -- BUDAPEST, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mihaly Patai, deputy governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB), addresses the Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference in Budapest, Hungary, May 4, 2023. The Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference, an annual event aimed at promoting cross-border economic activity and broadening the range of investment and financing sources in Hungary, was held for the seventh time here on Thursday. The participants focused on financial interconnectivity and a green transition, highlighting the opportunities of central banks in environmentally sustainable financial transformation and the role of the renminbi in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-RENMINBI CONFERENCE

(230505) -- BUDAPEST, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yang Chao, charge d'affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Hungary, addresses the Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference in Budapest, Hungary, May 4, 2023. The Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference, an annual event aimed at promoting cross-border economic activity and broadening the range of investment and financing sources in Hungary, was held for the seventh time here on Thursday. The participants focused on financial interconnectivity and a green transition, highlighting the opportunities of central banks in environmentally sustainable financial transformation and the role of the renminbi in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WEF-MANAGING DIRECTOR-INTERVIEW

(230501) -- GENEVA, May 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Saadia Zahidi, managing director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), speaks during an interview at the WEF headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 1, 2023. The global job market is set to change significantly over the next four years, according to a report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Monday. (Xinhua/Lian Yi) TO GO WITH Interview: Agriculture, education and green transition to lead future job growth: WEF managing director

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WEF-MANAGING DIRECTOR-INTERVIEW

(230501) -- GENEVA, May 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Saadia Zahidi, managing director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), speaks during an interview at the WEF headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 1, 2023. The global job market is set to change significantly over the next four years, according to a report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Monday. (Xinhua/Lian Yi) TO GO WITH Interview: Agriculture, education and green transition to lead future job growth: WEF managing director

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-WEF-MANAGING DIRECTOR-INTERVIEW

(230501) -- GENEVA, May 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Saadia Zahidi, managing director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), speaks during an interview at the WEF headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 1, 2023. The global job market is set to change significantly over the next four years, according to a report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Monday. (Xinhua/Lian Yi) TO GO WITH Interview: Agriculture, education and green transition to lead future job growth: WEF managing director

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Iranian Immigration In Istanbul

Tavana, a 39-year-old former owner of a digital marketing company in Iran, exemplifies the diverse spectrum of Iranians immigrating to Turkey. Her transition to becoming the owner of a real estate company in Turkey reflects the varied motivations behind migration, encompassing entrepreneurial endeavors and responses to the evolving socio-economic landscape in the region. Istanbul, Turkey, July 20, 2022. Photo by A/O/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Immigration In Istanbul

Saman, a 24-year-old university student in Iran turned YouTuber in Turkey, exemplifies the diverse spectrum of Iranians immigrating to Turkey. His transition reflects the varied motivations behind migration, encompassing educational pursuits and responses to the evolving socio-economic landscape in the region. Istanbul, Turkey, January 6, 2021. Photo by A/O/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Immigration In Istanbul

Mohamad, a 35-year-old former university student in Iran turned university teacher in Turkey, exemplifies the diverse spectrum of Iranians immigrating to Turkey. His transition reflects the varied motivations behind migration, encompassing educational and professional pursuits in response to the evolving socio-economic landscape in the region. Istanbul, Turkey, July 20, 2022. Photo by A/O/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Immigration In Istanbul

Bita, a 37-year-old obstetrician in Iran, exemplifies the diverse spectrum of Iranians immigrating to Turkey. Her unique transition to becoming the owner of an alcohol drink shop in Turkey reflects the varied motivations behind migration, encompassing career shifts and responses to the evolving socio-economic landscape in the region. Istanbul, Turkey, July 21, 2022. Photo by A/O/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Immigration In Istanbul

Ghazaal, a 38-year-old former cosmetic company sales worker in Iran, exemplifies the diverse spectrum of Iranians immigrating to Turkey. Her transition to becoming the owner of a fashion online shop in Turkey reflects the varied motivations behind migration, encompassing career shifts and responses to the evolving socio-economic landscape in the region. Istanbul, Turkey, January 5, 2021. Photo by A/O/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Immigration In Istanbul

Reza, a 23-year-old former unofficial Apple store worker in Iran, exemplifies the diverse spectrum of Iranians immigrating to Turkey. His transition to becoming an online money exchanger in Turkey reflects the varied motivations behind migration, encompassing career shifts and responses to the evolving socio-economic landscape in the region. Istanbul, Turkey, January 4, 2021. Photo by A/O/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's high-quality development invigorates global economy: Pakistani expert

STORY: China's high-quality development invigorates global economy: Pakistani expert SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of economic activities in China 2. various of new energy industry in China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BADIEA SHAUKAT, Economic consultant at Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan 4. various of economic activities in China 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BADIEA SHAUKAT, Economic consultant at Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan 6. various of construction in Pakistan 7. various of CIIE 2023 STORYLINE: A Pakistani economic expert has said that China's transition from labor-intensive to technology-intensive industries not only acts as a new driver for its economic growth but also contributes to global sustainability. Badiea Shaukat from the Sustainable Development Policy Institute said that in order to maintain a sustainable growth of economy, China has been seizing opportuniti

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news events of 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2023 shows employees working at a factory of Lotus Cars in an industrial park of the Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Top 10 China news events of 2023 10. Chinese economy rebounds, solid progress achieved on high-quality development Since the beginning of this year, with the smooth transition of epidemic prevention and control, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has united and led the entire Party and the people of all ethnic groups in withstanding external pressure, overcoming internal difficulties, comprehensively deepening reform and opening up, increasing macro-control efforts, and facilitating the growth of the private sector. Through these efforts, the Chinese economy has rebounded for the better, high-quality development has been solidly advanced, important progress has been made in the construction of a modern industrial system, and t

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Kenya, EU sign deal to boost investment, trade

STORY: Kenya, EU sign deal to boost investment, trade SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan president and European Commission president walking 2. various of signing ceremony 3. various of bilateral meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): URSULA VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission 5. various of guests 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 7. various of meetings STORYLINE: Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows, and spur sustainable economic growth. The deal, which was inked in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, will enhance sustainable trade links between both continents and within Africa itself, thereby meeting key objectives for both the EU-Africa relationship and the green transition, the two sides said. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said the EPA

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West African bloc to gradually ease sanctions on Niger

STORY: West African bloc to gradually ease sanctions on Niger SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of heads of state and government of ECOWAS in the Nigerian capital of Abuja 2. various of participants of the meetings STORYLINE: The 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has promised a gradual easing of sanctions on Niger based on outcomes of engagement with the military junta in that country following the ousting of President Mohammed Bazoum in July. In a statement at the end of the 64th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS in the Nigerian capital of Abuja Sunday, the West African bloc set up a committee made up of the presidents of Togo, Sierra Leone, and Benin to engage with the military junta in Niger on the need for a short transition roadmap and the emplacement of monitoring mechanisms. "Based on the outcomes of the engagement by the CNSP (Natio

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UAE-DUBAI-COP28-ENERGY-THEMED GATHERING

(231205) -- DUBAI, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rola Dashti, the executive secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UNESCWA), speaks at an energy-themed gathering in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Dec. 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "(COP28) Delegates to COP28 call for gathering wisdom, strength to advance global energy transition" (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-CITY VIEW

(230908) -- LIBREVILLE, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone on Sept. 7, 2023 shows a view of the office building of Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) in Libreville, Gabon. On Aug. 30, a group of military officers appointed Brice Oligui Nguema, commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, to head the transition after launching a coup earlier in the day following the announcement of the reelection of Ali Bongo by the national electoral body. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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GABON-LIBREVILLE-CITY VIEW

(230908) -- LIBREVILLE, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 7, 2023 shows a view of the office building of Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) in Libreville, Gabon. On Aug. 30, a group of military officers appointed Brice Oligui Nguema, commander-in-chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, to head the transition after launching a coup earlier in the day following the announcement of the reelection of Ali Bongo by the national electoral body. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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Elisabeth Borne attends Gerald Darmanin afternoon of discussion - Tourcoing

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, French Prime Minister Elisabeth, French Minister for the Energy Transition Agnes Pannier Runacher, French Minister of Labour, Full Employment and Economic Inclusion Olivier Dussopt, French minister of Army Sebastien Lecornu sing the Marseillaise at the Botanical Garden, at the end of an afternoon of discussion on the expectations of the working classes in Tourcoing, northern France, on August 27,2023. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elisabeth Borne attends Gerald Darmanin afternoon of discussion - Tourcoing

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, French Prime Minister Elisabeth, French Minister for the Energy Transition Agnes Pannier Runacher, French Minister of Labour, Full Employment and Economic Inclusion Olivier Dussopt, French minister of Army Sebastien Lecornu sing the Marseillaise at the Botanical Garden, at the end of an afternoon of discussion on the expectations of the working classes in Tourcoing, northern France, on August 27,2023. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elisabeth Borne attends Gerald Darmanin afternoon of discussion - Tourcoing

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, French Prime Minister Elisabeth, French Minister for the Energy Transition Agnes Pannier Runacher, French Minister of Labour, Full Employment and Economic Inclusion Olivier Dussopt, French minister of Army Sebastien Lecornu sing the Marseillaise at the Botanical Garden, at the end of an afternoon of discussion on the expectations of the working classes in Tourcoing, northern France, on August 27,2023. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM