CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-NIGHT SCHOOLS (CN)

CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-NIGHT SCHOOLS (CN)

(240115) -- WUHAN, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student shares the inspiration of her painting during a night school class in Hongshan District of Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 11, 2024. Night classes were very popular in China in the 1980s, when many young people sought to learn new skills to make a living. Today, these classes are gaining popularity again among China's younger generations, meeting their needs for an enriched lifestyle. In late November, a night school for young people was launched by the Wuhan municipal committee of the Communist Youth League of China and soon won youngsters' hearts, with all nine courses set in the first phase fully applied for. Now the night school classes are available all around Wuhan, serving more than 3,000 attendees with a variety of courses, such as calligraphy, Chinese painting, yoga, baking, latte art, jazz dance, ukulele and the like. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

A Shared Path | A railway that unlocks countless opportunities

STORY: A Shared Path | A railway that unlocks countless opportunities DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:30 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY STORYLINE: Laos Laos, the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia, has been longing for ways to reach out to the world. Leave home village and have far-reaching vision. --Lao proverb 32-year-old Sida Phengphongsawanh is a train maintenance worker at the Laos-China Railway Company. She's been dreaming of becoming a train driver. The job on the China-Laos Railway has brought her one big step closer to her dream. Kunming, China SOUDNBITE (Lao): VIENGXAY PHOUDTHAVONG, Lao internet celebrity "Hello, I'm Viengxay Phoudthavong. Conductors on the train have all undergone training sessions. They can speak both English and Laotian." 32-year-old Viengxay Phoudthavong is a Ph.D. student in China's Yunnan, a province bordering Laos. For him, pursuing studies and a career in China has been a dream come true. On his social media account, Viengxay often shares interes

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

SUQIAN, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - Three major stock indices skyrocketing, Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

SUQIAN, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - Three major stock indices skyrocketing, Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

SUQIAN, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - Three major stock indices skyrocketing, Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

SUQIAN, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - Three major stock indices skyrocketing, Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

China Stock Market Stamp Duty

HANGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 28, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the opening point of each major A-share index in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, August 28, 2023. On the same day, due to the positive impact of the halving of the stamp duty on securities transactions, the three major indexes of A-shares opened sharply higher, brokerage stocks led the rise, and the collective limit of individual stocks in the sector. The three major A-share indexes all opened up more than 5%.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the closing price of A shares in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the closing price of A shares in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the closing price of A shares in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the closing price of A shares in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the closing price of A shares in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone shows the closing price of A shares in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone display shows the closing point of the A-share index in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone display shows the closing point of the A-share index in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

China A-share Index Rose

China A-share Index Rose

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 25, 2023 - A mobile phone display shows the closing point of the A-share index in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 25, 2023. On the same day, A shares opened higher all day, the three major stock indexes rose more than 2%, and individual stocks showed a general upward trend.

"Magic of Coffee" exhibition held in Cairo

STORY: "Magic of Coffee" exhibition held in Cairo DATELINE: March 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of gallery 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MENNA HALAWA, Artist 3. various of gallery 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MENNA HALAWA, Artist STORYLINE: An exhibition with the theme of "The Magic of Coffee" was held in Cairo. The artist uses her imagination to create artworks showing the effectiveness of a cup of coffee. The exhibition discusses the culture of drinking coffee among people, and the impact it can have on their personalities and their daily lives. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MENNA HALAWA, Artist "The exhibition is all about coffee in our lives, in everything, waking up in the morning and going out with your friends. It shares everything with us. How simple it is, but it has dynamics in our entire lives." The artist, Menna Halawa, has participated in many group art exhibitions and a number of major art events. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MENNA HALAWA, Artist "I always

UBS to buy Credit Suisse: Swiss gov't

STORY: UBS to buy Credit Suisse: Swiss gov't DATELINE: March 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:34 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Swiss Federal Council and Credit Suisse STORYLINE: Credit Suisse will be taken over by Swiss banking giant UBS, the Swiss federal government said on Sunday. On Friday, the liquidity outflows and market volatility showed that it was no longer possible to restore the necessary confidence and that a swift and stabilizing solution was absolutely necessary, the government said. "In this difficult situation, the takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS is the best solution for restoring the confidence that has been lacking in financial markets recently, and for best managing the risk to our country and its citizens," the government said. Under the terms of the all-share transaction, Credit Suisse shareholders will receive 1 UBS share for every 22.48 Credit Suisse shares held, equivalent to CHF 0.76/share for a total consideration of 3 billion Swiss francs

Traditional Food of Spring Festival: Eight-treasure rice pudding

STORY: Traditional Food of Spring Festival: Eight-treasure rice pudding DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of processes of making eight-treasure rice pudding (courtesy of Songjiang Convergence Media Center) STORYLINE: It will be a sweet year when the whole family gets together and shares the famous traditional banquet dessert, eight-treasure rice pudding, in Shanghai. Eight-treasure rice pudding, also known as Chinese rice pudding, has eight types of "treasure," including red jujubes, lotus seeds, dried longans, and other dried, candied fruits. Zhou Liang is a chef at Zhukuaizi Restaurant. He used traditional cooking techniques to create the special eight-treasure rice pudding with a rabbit shape. He wishes all forging ahead in all fields like a lively rabbit. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

Suzuki to buy back own shares held by Volkswagen

Suzuki to buy back own shares held by Volkswagen

TOKYO, Japan - Yasuhito Harayama, executive vice president of Suzuki Motor Corp., speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2011. The Japanese automaker said it has notified Volkswagen AG that their business tie-up has been terminated and Suzuki intends to buy back all shares held by Volkswagen.

Weaver to start for AL in All-Star stage

Weaver to start for AL in All-Star stage

PHOENIX, United States - Jered Weaver (L) of the Los Angeles Angels, starting pitcher for the American League, shares a smile with AL manager Ron Washington at a press conference in Phoenix on July 11, 2011, the night before the 82nd All-Star Game of Major League Baseball.

Takeda to acquire Swiss drugmaker

Takeda to acquire Swiss drugmaker

TOKYO, Japan - Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. President Yasuchika Hasegawa makes an announcement at a press conference in Tokyo on May 19, 2011. The largest Japanese drugmaker has signed an agreement with the shareholders of Swiss drugmaker Nycomed S/A to acquire all shares in the Swiss firm for 9.6 billion euros (about 1 trillion yen).

Gentosha to become privately held company through MBO

Gentosha to become privately held company through MBO

TOKYO, Japan - Toru Kenjo, president of publisher Gentosha Inc., speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 15, 2011. The publisher decided at its shareholders meeting to effectively allow its parent firm, TK Holdings, to acquire its all shares to become a privately held company through a management buyout.

JAL shares briefly tumble to all-time low of 6 yen

JAL shares briefly tumble to all-time low of 6 yen

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic display at a securities company in Tokyo's Yaesu business district shows the stock price of Japan Airlines Corp. briefly plunging to a record low of 6 yen during the morning session at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Jan. 14, 2010, before closing the session at 10 yen.

JAL shares tumble to all-time low of 37 yen

JAL shares tumble to all-time low of 37 yen

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic display at a securities company in Tokyo's Yaesu business district shows the stock price of Japan Airlines dropping by the daily limit of 30 yen to 37 yen on Jan. 12, 2010. This was the lowest price for the stock since the airline integrated operations with Japan Air System in 2002.

JAL shares tumble to all-time low of 37 yen amid possible delisting

JAL shares tumble to all-time low of 37 yen amid possible delisting

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic display at a securities company in Tokyo's Yaesu business district shows the stock price of Japan Airlines dropping by the daily limit of 30 yen to 37 yen on Jan. 12, 2010. This was the lowest price for the stock since the airline integrated operations with Japan Air System in 2002.

Investment firm announces tender offer for Yoshimoto shares

Investment firm announces tender offer for Yoshimoto shares

TOKYO, Japan - Nobuyuki Idei (L), president of investment firm Quantum Entertainment and former chairman of Sony Corp., shakes hands with Hiroshi Oosaki, president of talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2009. They announced that Quantum Entertainment will buy at least 70% of all outstanding Yoshimoto shares in a takeover bid.

Goldman-linked fund to launch tender offer for all shares of USJ

Goldman-linked fund to launch tender offer for all shares of USJ

OSAKA, Japan - USJ Co. President Glenn Gumpel (R) speaks at a press conference in Osaka on March 19. The operator of the Universal Studios Japan theme park in the western Japanese city said Goldman Sachs Group Inc. will launch a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares in USJ.

Tokio Marine to acquire U.S. nonlife insurer for $4.7 billion

Tokio Marine to acquire U.S. nonlife insurer for $4.7 billion

TOKYO, Japan - Shuzo Sumi, president of Tokio Marine Holdings Inc., speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on July 23 about a plan to acquire all outstanding shares of U.S. nonlife insurer Philadelphia Consolidated Holding Corp. for $4.7 billion (498.7 billion yen).

Ashikaga Bank ends operations under state control

Ashikaga Bank ends operations under state control

UTSUNOMIYA, Japan - Ashikaga Bank President Satoru Fujisawa speaks during a news conference in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, on July 1. Ashikaga Holdings Co., formed by an investment consortium, said the same day it has acquired all shares in Ashikaga Bank from the government, converting the once-nationalized bank into a wholly owned subsidiary.

Takeda to launch $8.8 bil. bid for Millennium Pharmaceuticals

Takeda to launch $8.8 bil. bid for Millennium Pharmaceuticals

TOKYO, Japan - Yasuchika Hasegawa, president of Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on April 10 about the company's plan to buy all of the shares of U.S. drug firm Millennium Pharmaceuticals Inc. Takeda will shortly launch an $8.8 billion friendly tender offer to acquire the shares.

Hankyu to formally decide on purchasing Hanshin shares: sources

Hankyu to formally decide on purchasing Hanshin shares: sources

OSAKA, Japan - File photos show the head office of Hanshin Electric Railway Co. (L) and the head office of Hankyu Corp. Hankyu Holdings Inc., which owns Hankyu Corp., will soon make a formal decision to purchase all the Hanshin Electric Railway Co. shares held by an investment fund led by financier Yoshiaki Murakami, possibly paving the way for management integration of the two railway operators, company sources said on April 18.

TSE halts all stock trading due to soaring orders

TSE halts all stock trading due to soaring orders

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken at 2:12 p.m. on Jan. 18 shows the Market Center of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The bourse suspended trading in all listed shares at 2:40 p.m. after swelling orders from investors reached its computer system's processing capacity.

TSE halts all stock trading due to soaring orders

TSE halts all stock trading due to soaring orders

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Stock Exchange President Taizo Nishimuro tells an urgently convened news conference on Jan. 18. that the bourse will suspended trading in all listed shares at 2:40 p.m. as soaring orders from investors have reached its computer system's processing capacity.

TSE halts all stock trading due to soaring orders

TSE halts all stock trading due to soaring orders

TOKYO, Japan - An electric board at a brokerage house in Tokyo's Yurakucho district reads that trading in all listed shares at t he Tokyo Stock Exchange will be suspended at 2:40 p.m. on Jan. 18.

TSE halts all stock trading due to soaring orders

TSE halts all stock trading due to soaring orders

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the building of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Kabutocho, Tokyo, where trading in all listed shares was suspended at 2:40 p.m. after swelling orders from investors reached its computer system's processing capacity.

TSE halts all stock trading due to soaring orders

TSE halts all stock trading due to soaring orders

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Stock Exchange President Taizo Nishimuro (C) speaks at an urgently convened news conference at the exchange on Jan. 18. The TSE suspended trading in all listed shares at 2:40 p.m. as soaring orders from investors have reached its computer system's processing capacity. This is the first time the bourse has launched such an emergency measure.

Aeon acquires Carrefour's Japan unit

Aeon acquires Carrefour's Japan unit

TOKYO, Japan - Philippe Jarry (L), managing director for Asia of French retailer Carrefour SA, listens as Motoya Okada, president of Japanese supermarket chain operator Aeon Co. speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 10. The two companies said they have agreed on Aeon's acquisition of Carrefour's Japan unit through the transfer of all its shares.

NEC to sell plasma-display unit to Pioneer

NEC to sell plasma-display unit to Pioneer

TOKYO, Japan - NEC Corp. President Akinobu Kanasugi (L) and Pioneer Corp. President Kaneo Ito shake hands at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Feb. 3. They said Pioneer will acquire in fiscal 2004 all outstanding shares in NEC Plasma Display Corp., a producer of plasma-display panels wholly owned by NEC. At present, Pioneer and NEC both have about 10% of the global plasma-display market.

Asashoryu beats Chiyotaikai at Kyushu sumo

Asashoryu beats Chiyotaikai at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (background) shoves ozeki Chiyotaikai flat onto his face after being hit by a barrage of slaps and thrusts. The grand champion will face ozeki Tochiazuma who shares the lead with him on the final day Nov. 23 for a winner-takes-all bout.

British retailer Tesco to make offer for C Two-Network

British retailer Tesco to make offer for C Two-Network

TOKYO, Japan - Andrew Higginson, director of major British retailer Tesco PLC, tells a news conference in Tokyo on June 10 that Tesco is launching a cash tender offer to purchase all the issued shares of C Two-Network Co., a Japanese food retailer. At left is Yasushi Inaida, C Two-Network's chief executive officer.

Toho to buy Virgin Cinemas Japan

Toho to buy Virgin Cinemas Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Isao Matsuoka (L), president of major movie distributor Toho Co., and Simon Wright, president of Virgin Cinemas Co., a Tokyo-based operator of cinema complexes, shake hands at a news conference at a hotel in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Feb. 25. They announced that Toho will buy all shares in Virgin Cinemas, known as Virgin Cinemas Japan, for some 10 billion yen.

Softbank signs NCB deal

Softbank signs NCB deal

TOKYO, Japan - Noboru Matsuda (L), head of the state-run Deposit Insurance Corp. (DIC), and Masayoshi Son (C), president of Internet investor Softbank Corp., sign documents on the purchase of failed Nippon Credit Bank (NCB) on June 30. Under he deal, the Softbank consortium will pay the government one billion yen for all outstanding NCB common shares and another 100 billion yen to bolster NCB's capital base.