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Inaugural Asia FII PRIORITY summit held in Hong Kong

STORY: Inaugural Asia FII PRIORITY summit held in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICHARD ATTIAS, CEO of FII Institute 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TONY FAN-CHEONG CHAN, President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) STORYLINE: The inaugural Asia Future Investment Initiative (FII) PRIORITY Summit was held in Hong Kong, with participants discussing how Asia can influence and drive global development. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive "Hong Kong is the world's preeminent gateway, and a "super value-adder" for economies, cultures and peoples, East and West. Of course, all this is made possible by the unique "one country, two systems" principle. And we will continue to play an engaging role in defining and shaping the megatrends of this 21st century." SOU

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CHINA-HONG KONG-FII PRIORITY SUMMIT (CN)

(231208) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the Future Investment Initiative (FII) PRIORITY Asia Summit in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-FII PRIORITY SUMMIT (CN)

(231208) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Laura Cha, chairperson of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), speaks at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) PRIORITY Asia Summit in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-FII PRIORITY SUMMIT (CN)

(231208) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), speaks at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) PRIORITY Asia Summit in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-FII PRIORITY SUMMIT (CN)

(231208) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yasir Al-Rumayyan (R), governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, speaks at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) PRIORITY Asia Summit in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-FII PRIORITY SUMMIT (CN)

(231208) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the Future Investment Initiative (FII) PRIORITY Asia Summit in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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Investors optimistic about future world economy despite current turbulence: FII Institute CEO

STORY: Investors optimistic about future world economy despite current turbulence: FII Institute CEO DATELINE: Oct. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:10 LOCATION: Riyadh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICHARD ATTIAS, CEO of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute 3. various of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICHARD ATTIAS, CEO of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute 5. various of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference STORYLINE: CEO of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute Richard Attias said he is optimistic about the long-term growth of the global economy despite the current turbulence around the world. The just concluded three-day conference of the FII in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, gathered policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs to discuss international investment and the global economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICHARD ATTIAS, CEO of

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7th Future Investment Initiative Forum kicks off in Saudi Arabia

STORY: 7th Future Investment Initiative Forum kicks off in Saudi Arabia DATELINE: Oct. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Riyadh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SHUAI ANNING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the conference 3. SOUNDBITE (English): YASIR AL-RUMAYYAN, Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and chairman of FII Institute STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SHUAI ANNING, Xinhua correspondent "Hello, this is Xinhua reporter Shuai Anning reporting from Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The 7th Future Investment Initiative conference opens today (Tuesday). It is one of the largest investment platforms in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, and this year's theme is 'The New Compass.'" The three-day event brings together 6,000 participants from more than 90 countries and 500 local and international speakers from different sectors. FII Institute CEO Richard Attias told Xinhua that about 300 Chinese delegates attended this year's event, doubling the number of participants last

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6th Future Investment Initiative conference concludes in Saudi Arabia

STORY: 6th Future Investment Initiative conference concludes in Saudi Arabia DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Riyadh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG HAIZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the conference STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG HAIZHOU, Xinhua correspondent "The sixth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) succeeds in its various achievements with MoUs (Memorandums of Understanding), various deals and cooperation agreements. The three-day conference concluded on Oct. 27 in Saudi Arabia's capital city Riyadh. It also included topics focusing on sustainability, AI (artificial intelligence), energy safety and also the cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia. Chinese companies, capitals, and investors were warmly welcomed this year. Meanwhile, five new investment companies will be established in the Middle East countries such as Jordan and Iraq. This year there are more than 6,000 delegates and 500 speakers from all the sectors around the wo

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SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FII CONFERENCE-CONCLUSION

(221027) -- RIYADH, Oct. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 27, 2022 shows a view of the 6th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 6th Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference ended on Thursday in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, building on its previous achievements with the signing of various cooperation deals. (FII Institute/Handout via Xinhua)

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SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FII CONFERENCE-CONCLUSION

(221027) -- RIYADH, Oct. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 27, 2022 shows a view of the 6th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 6th Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference ended on Thursday in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, building on its previous achievements with the signing of various cooperation deals. (FII Institute/Handout via Xinhua)

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SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FII CONFERENCE-CONCLUSION

(221027) -- RIYADH, Oct. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 27, 2022 shows a view of the 6th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 6th Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference ended on Thursday in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, building on its previous achievements with the signing of various cooperation deals. (FII Institute/Handout via Xinhua)

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SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FII CONFERENCE-XINHUA-OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER

(221027) -- RIYADH, Oct. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants visit the booth of Xinhua News Agency during the 6th Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Oct. 26, 2022. The 6th FII conference kicked off on Tuesday in the Saudi capital, with Xinhua News Agency as the first Chinese media outlet to become the event's media partner. (Xinhua/Wu Zhongmin)

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Saudi Arabia announces establishment of 5 investment firms on 2nd day of Future Investment Initiative conference

STORY: Saudi Arabia announces establishment of 5 investment firms on 2nd day of Future Investment Initiative conference DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Riyadh CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 6th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh STORYLINE: Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has established five regional investment companies to invest in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Oman and Sudan, according to a PIF press release published on Wednesday. The five companies, together with the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company established in August, aim to invest up to 90 billion Saudi Riyals (24 billion U.S. dollars) in various key sectors including infrastructure, real estate development, mining, healthcare, financial services, food and agriculture, manufacturing, telecoms, and technology. The announcement, made by Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, comes on the second day of the sixth edition of the Future Investm

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Future Investment Initiative conference kicks off in Saudi Arabia

STORY: Future Investment Initiative conference kicks off in Saudi Arabia DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Riyadh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 6th edition of the FII conference 2. STANDUP (English): YANG YIRAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the conference STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YANG YIRAN, Xinhua correspondent "The Future Investment Initiative (FII) 2022 kicked off Tuesday in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Since its inception, the Saudi conference has become a high-profile platform for the kingdom to attract investment and promote its Vision 2030 framework (a strategic framework to reduce dependence on oil)." The 6th edition of the FII conference will last for three days under the theme "Investing in Humanity: Enabling a New Global Order." Some 500 Saudi or overseas speakers from different sectors will share their insights. 180 sessions, 30 workshops and four mini-summits are to be held during the conference. The FII said on its website that this year'

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SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FII CONFERENCE-MOUS-SIGNING

(221025) -- RIYADH, Oct. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih (C) attends a MoU signing ceremony during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct. 25, 2022. The Saudi Arabian Investment Ministry signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Tuesday at the annual Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. (FII Institute/Handout via Xinhua)

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SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FII CONFERENCE-MOUS-SIGNING

(221025) -- RIYADH, Oct. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih (C-R) speaks during a MoU signing ceremony at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Oct. 25, 2022. The Saudi Arabian Investment Ministry signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Tuesday at the annual Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. (FII Institute/Handout via Xinhua)

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SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FII CONFERENCE-KICKING OFF

(221025) -- RIYADH, Oct. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 25, 2022 shows the 6th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The annual Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference kicked off Tuesday in the Saudi capital, gathering 6,000 policymakers, investors and scholars across the globe. (FII Institute/Handout via Xinhua)

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SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FII CONFERENCE-KICKING OFF

(221025) -- RIYADH, Oct. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 25, 2022 shows the 6th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The annual Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference kicked off Tuesday in the Saudi capital, gathering 6,000 policymakers, investors and scholars across the globe. (FII Institute/Handout via Xinhua)

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SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FII CONFERENCE-KICKING OFF

(221025) -- RIYADH, Oct. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 25, 2022 shows the 6th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The annual Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference kicked off Tuesday in the Saudi capital, gathering 6,000 policymakers, investors and scholars across the globe. (FII Institute/Handout via Xinhua)

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SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH-FII CONFERENCE-KICKING OFF

(221025) -- RIYADH, Oct. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 25, 2022 shows the 6th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The annual Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference kicked off Tuesday in the Saudi capital, gathering 6,000 policymakers, investors and scholars across the globe. (FII Institute/Handout via Xinhua)