Experts praise China's role as "major engine of global growth"

STORY: Experts praise China's role as "major engine of global growth" DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank in Thailand 3. various of container terminals 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University STORYLINE: The Chinese economy has become a spotlight in the world economy, and international institutions are widely upbeat about China's growth prospects. The International Monetary Fund in January projected that China's economy will grow by 5.2 percent in 2023, 0.8 percentage points higher than its October 2022 forecast. Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings revised its forecast for China's economic growth in 2023 to 5 percent from 4.1 percent. Bank of America and Morgan St

China's economic resilience boosts global confidence: Year in review

STORY: China's economic resilience boosts global confidence: Year in review DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 0:04:56 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank of Thailand 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OH EI SUN, Principal adviser for Malaysia's Pacific Research Center 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FRANZ DECKER, President and CEO, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JAN LAEGAARD BRONI, Executive Vice President, Meyra Group of Germany 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics, George Washington University in the U.S. 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ROSE RONO, International trade expert based in Kenya 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics, George Washington University in the U.S. 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): DAVID M. RUBENSTEIN, Co-founder of U.S. Carlyle Group 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): LUCA PAOLINI, Chief strategist, Pictet Asset Managem

One year on, RCEP becomes big boost for trade, regional cooperation

STORY: One year on, RCEP becomes big boost for trade, regional cooperation DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:19 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of countries within the framework of RCEP 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LAO ZHENGCHANG, China Railway Nanning Bureau Group Co., Ltd. 3. various of cross-border trains 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): BUI THI HAI, Head of a company based in Vietnam 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank, Thailand 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ALEKSIUS JEMADU, Int'l relations observer, Pelita Harapan University, Indonesia STORYLINE: One year on, the implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade pact offers a timely boost to faster economic recovery and long-term growth and prosperity of the region. The RCEP agreement, the world's largest free trade deal, entered into force a year ago. It groups 10 countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as well as China, Japan,

Experts on China's economic prospects

STORY: Experts on China's economic prospects DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view of China 2. various of screenshots of some media reports 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president of Thai bank Kasikornbank 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BADIEA SHAUKAT, Economic consultant at Islamabad-based Sustainable Development Policy Institute STORYLINE: China's economy, growing at an average annual rate of more than 5 percent over the past two years, better than the global average. According to some media reports, corporate investors have expressed optimism that China's economic growth will likely pick up in the coming year. According to CNBC, Morgan Stanley raised its outlook for China's economy in 2023, predicting a rebound in activity will come earlier and be sharper than expected. According to IFA Magazine, an investment company manager said they remain "constructive" on China's recovery potential in 2023. Some

Thai herb a low-priced rival to Viagra

Thai herb a low-priced rival to Viagra

Wichai Cherdshewasart, a biologist at Chulalongkorn University of Bangkok, shows a leaf of Butea superba, known locally as 'red kwao keur' which he claims is effective in increasing male sexual potency and promises to be an alternative to Viagra. He has registered patents for white and red kwao keur and licensed commercial products in various forms, including powder capsules for oral ingestion and creams for external use.

Thai biologist claims tuber can enlarge bust size

Thai biologist claims tuber can enlarge bust size

Wichai Cherdshewasart, a Thai biologist and associate professor at Chulalongkorn University, shows Jan.4 ''Kwao keur'' stems and plants which, he claims, can increase bust size by producing the female sex hormone estrogen in women. He has applied for a patent to manufacture medicine from kwao keur and is now planning its production for the drug industry.

China's contribution to Asia-Pacific growth substantial: observers

STORY: China's contribution to Asia-Pacific growth substantial: observers DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank of Thailand STORYLINE: Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies have met in Thailand to discuss ways to promote sustainable development and facilitate trade and investment. At the meeting, China stressed the need to follow the spirit of the Asia-Pacific family, look after one another like passengers in the same boat, and steadily move toward an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future. Observers have spoken highly of China's role in the APEC discussions. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Internatio

ASEAN's economic development benefits from BRI projects: experts

STORY: ASEAN's economic development benefits from BRI projects: experts DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG YIYI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): VALY VETSAPONG, Vice President of Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): OH EI SUN, Principal adviser of Malaysia's Pacific Research Center 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president of Thai bank Kasikornbank 6. file of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway in Cambodia 7. file of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Cambodia 8. file of bridge construction in east Malaysia 9. file of China-Laos Railway in Laos 10. file of railway construction in Thailand STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG YIYI, Xinhua correspondent "Projects under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have played an important role in helping ASEAN countries'

China a significant contributor to global recovery: Thai banker

STORY: China a significant contributor to global recovery: Thai banker DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president of Kasikornbank 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president of Kasikornbank 3. various of ports 4. various of people walking and shopping STORYLINE: A Thai banker has said China's rapid recovery from COVID-19 has demonstrated its strong economic resilience, and the country has contributed significantly to global post-pandemic recovery by promoting international trade and further opening up its domestic market. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president of Kasikornbank "China's rapid recovery from the pandemic has proven Chinese economy's resilience and fundamentally strong. China has adopted economic reform and opening-up policy for over 40 years. China's successful experience has benefited not only China but also the whole

Thai expert hails RCEP deal as big move in promoting regional economy, multilateralism

STORY: Thai expert hails RCEP deal as big move in promoting regional economy, multilateralism DATELINE: July 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH) : WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior Vice President, Kasikornbank in Thailand SOUNDBITE 2 (ENGLISH) : WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior Vice President, Kasikornbank in Thailand STORYLINE: A Thai expert says the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement is a big move in promoting the regional economy and regional multilateralism against protectionism. SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH) : WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior Vice President, Kasikornbank in Thailand "RCEP, it's indeed, a big move in promoting the regional economy, regional multilateralism against the protectionism. It's an important move. We know that RCEP is beneficial to regional supply chain development." The RCEP agreement, the world's largest free trade deal to date, came into force on the first day of 2022. It has brought great benefits to enterpri

China's economy important driving force for global recovery: Thai expert

STORY: China's economy important driving force for global recovery: Thai expert DATELINE: May 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:08 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank in Thailand 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank in Thailand 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank in Thailand STORYLINE: In a recent interview with Xinhua, Wichai Kinchong Choi, senior vice president of Kasikornbank, a leading Thai bank, said that the rapid growth of the Chinese economy is a crucial driving force for global economic recovery. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank in Thailand "China is working diligently in promoting free market economy and multilateralism. We believe the Chinese quick economic recovery will be a big boost to the future growth of global economy. I think we should sha

GLOBALink | Xi urges joint efforts to tackle global governance challenges

STORY: Xi urges joint efforts to tackle global governance challenges DATELINE: April 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:37 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TAMAS HAJBA, Senior Advisor for China, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MARGARET CHIANG, Fuzhou Taiwan compatriots investment enterprise association 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ALESSANDRO TEIXEIRA, Professor at Tsinghua University 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): CHI FULIN, Head, China Institute for Reform and Development 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinses): DU LAN, Senior Vice President, iFlytek 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior Vice President of leading Thai bank Kasikornbank 9. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President 10. various of the Boao forum STORYLINE: April 21 Boao, China Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at opening ceremon

Thai biologist claims tuber can enlarge bust size

Thai biologist claims tuber can enlarge bust size

Wichai Cherdshewasart, a Thai biologist and associate professor at Chulalongkorn University, shows Jan.4 ''Kwao keur'' stems and plants which, he claims, can increase bust size by producing the female sex hormone estrogen in women. He has applied for a patent to manufacture medicine from kwao keur and is now planning its production for the drug industry. ==Kyodo

Elephant kills handler in western Japan amusement facility

Elephant kills handler in western Japan amusement facility

Photo taken March 12, 2017, shows a cage at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, where an animal handler was hurled against an iron fence by an elephant while washing the animal. The handler, Thai national Wichai Madee, died afterward. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Thai herb a low-priced rival to Viagra

Thai herb a low-priced rival to Viagra

Wichai Cherdshewasart, a biologist at Chulalongkorn University of Bangkok, shows a leaf of Butea superba, known locally as 'red kwao keur' which he claims is effective in increasing male sexual potency and promises to be an alternative to Viagra. He has registered patents for white and red kwao keur and licensed commercial products in various forms, including powder capsules for oral ingestion and creams for external use. ==Kyodo