Int'l investment in China jumps, displaying global confidence in Chinese economy

STORY: Int'l investment in China jumps, displaying global confidence in Chinese economy DATELINE: March 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cityscape in China 2. various of technologies 3. various of cityscape in China 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETO ERNO, President of the Hungarian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 5. various of a port in China 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARKHOM TERMPITTAYAPAISITH, Minister of Finance of Thailand 7. various of cityscape and technologies 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG XIQIANG, Executive Vice President, Nestle S.A. 9. various of cityscape STORYLINE: China's economy started the year of 2023 with a bang. Bustling streets and humming factories all have signaled the world's second-largest economy is set to see a faster-than-expected recovery this year. Observers have said being optimistic about the opportunities brought by China's strong revival, and believing the country will continue to power global economic growth, global investors h

Thai finance minister

Thai finance minister

Thailand's Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith speaks at a press conference following the APEC finance ministers' meeting in Bangkok on Oct. 20, 2022.

APEC economies vow efforts to curb inflation, support sustainable growth

STORY: APEC economies vow efforts to curb inflation, support sustainable growth DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2. various of Thailand's Minister of Finance Arkhom Termpittayapaisith speaking 3. various of press conference 4. various of Thailand's Minister of Finance Arkhom Termpittayapaisith 5. various of economy activity STORYLINE: Finance ministers and senior representatives from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies wrapped up a meeting in Bangkok Thursday, pledging efforts to manage inflationary pressures and support sustainable development. During the two-day APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2022, participants discussed issues including easing inflationary pressure, redirecting stimulus measures from COVID-19 to long-term growth drivers and maintaining fiscal sustainability. "We need to deepen our cooperation in developing strategic, measured and innovative responses in order to keep

Thailand drops China as co-investor in high-speed rail project

Thailand drops China as co-investor in high-speed rail project

Thai Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith tells a press conference in Bangkok on March 25, 2016, that the Thai government will be the sole investor in a high-speed railway project to be developed in Thailand by China, which was originally expected to be a joint investment venture partner. The decision ended a year of negotiations with the Chinese side on the unsettled investment proportion. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo