High-Quality Compost Production In Patumbak - Indonesia

High-Quality Compost Production In Patumbak - Indonesia

The hand of a compost factory worker of PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant is seen showing the final result of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, on October 30, 2025, The final result: a handful of black, fertile compost, demonstrating the high quality of the organic fertilizer processed from livestock waste. This nutrient-rich product, verified by laboratory analysis, is the core of the local industry's commitment to building soil health and achieving food self-sufficiency. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

High-Quality Compost Production In Patumbak - Indonesia

High-Quality Compost Production In Patumbak - Indonesia

The hand of a compost factory worker of PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant is seen showing the final result of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, on October 30, 2025, The final result: a handful of black, fertile compost, demonstrating the high quality of the organic fertilizer processed from livestock waste. This nutrient-rich product, verified by laboratory analysis, is the core of the local industry's commitment to building soil health and achieving food self-sufficiency. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

High-Quality Compost Production In Patumbak - Indonesia

High-Quality Compost Production In Patumbak - Indonesia

The hand of a compost factory worker of PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant is seen showing the final result of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, on October 30, 2025, The final result: a handful of black, fertile compost, demonstrating the high quality of the organic fertilizer processed from livestock waste. This nutrient-rich product, verified by laboratory analysis, is the core of the local industry's commitment to building soil health and achieving food self-sufficiency. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

High-Quality Compost Production In Patumbak - Indonesia

High-Quality Compost Production In Patumbak - Indonesia

The hand of a compost factory worker of PT Nousindo Nusatara Agri's compost processing plant is seen showing the final result of material filtration in Patumbak, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, on October 30, 2025, The final result: a handful of black, fertile compost, demonstrating the high quality of the organic fertilizer processed from livestock waste. This nutrient-rich product, verified by laboratory analysis, is the core of the local industry's commitment to building soil health and achieving food self-sufficiency. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Economy

Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LORRAINE. MOSELLE (57) CATTENOM. TEN-YEARLY VISIT (97 DAYS) TO THE CATTENOM NUCLEAR POWER PLANT. FIRST STAGE: THE NEW COVER ENTERS THE REACTOR BUILDING (OR BR IN EDF JARGON) THROUGH THE MATERIAL AIRLOCK. WITH A DIAMETER OF 8 METRES, THIS AIRLOCK IS SEALED BY 164 HUGE BOLTS. OPENING IT TAKES THREE HOURS OF WORK Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain: Fire Breaks Out at Vacant Building Near Historic Church in Granada

A fire broke out at an unoccupied building near historic Santa Ana Church in Granada on Monday, June 2. Firefighters successfully brought the blaze under control, which caused material damage to the building but resulted in no personal injuries.

Response to Russian missile strike on Odesa

Response to Russian missile strike on Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - MARCH 26, 2024 - A trailer truck with building materials is pictured during a response effort to the Russian missile attack on Monday, March 25, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Response to Russian missile strike on Odesa

Response to Russian missile strike on Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - MARCH 26, 2024 - A trailer truck with building materials is pictured during a response effort to the Russian missile attack on Monday, March 25, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240204) -- BEIJING, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters are seen at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs after a bomb exploded opposite the ministry building in Athens, Greece, Feb. 3, 2024. A bomb exploded opposite the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in central Athens on Saturday, causing extensive material damage, but no injuries, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

(240203) -- ATHENS, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters are seen at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs after a bomb exploded opposite the ministry building in Athens, Greece, Feb. 3, 2024. A bomb exploded opposite the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in central Athens on Saturday, causing extensive material damage, but no injuries, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

(240203) -- ATHENS, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters are seen at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs after a bomb exploded opposite the ministry building in Athens, Greece, Feb. 3, 2024. A bomb exploded opposite the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in central Athens on Saturday, causing extensive material damage, but no injuries, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

(240203) -- ATHENS, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fire engines are seen at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs after a bomb exploded opposite the ministry building in Athens, Greece, Feb. 3, 2024. A bomb exploded opposite the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in central Athens on Saturday, causing extensive material damage, but no injuries, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

(240203) -- ATHENS, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A firefighter is seen at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs after a bomb exploded opposite the ministry building in Athens, Greece, Feb. 3, 2024. A bomb exploded opposite the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in central Athens on Saturday, causing extensive material damage, but no injuries, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

(240203) -- ATHENS, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Policemen are seen at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs after a bomb exploded opposite the ministry building in Athens, Greece, Feb. 3, 2024. A bomb exploded opposite the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in central Athens on Saturday, causing extensive material damage, but no injuries, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

(240203) -- ATHENS, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Broken glass is seen near the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs after a bomb exploded opposite the ministry building in Athens, Greece, Feb. 3, 2024. A bomb exploded opposite the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in central Athens on Saturday, causing extensive material damage, but no injuries, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

(240203) -- ATHENS, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A fire engine is seen at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs after a bomb exploded opposite the ministry building in Athens, Greece, Feb. 3, 2024. A bomb exploded opposite the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in central Athens on Saturday, causing extensive material damage, but no injuries, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

GREECE-ATHENS-EXPLOSION

(240203) -- ATHENS, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A fire engine is seen at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs after a bomb exploded opposite the ministry building in Athens, Greece, Feb. 3, 2024. A bomb exploded opposite the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in central Athens on Saturday, causing extensive material damage, but no injuries, Greek national broadcaster ERT reported. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

Chinese scientists mull building "cell factory" of blue-green algae

STORY: Chinese scientists mull building "cell factory" of blue-green algae SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese scientists doing research in the lab 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): NI JUN, Researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University 3. various of Chinese scientists doing research in the lab 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): NI JUN, Researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University STORYLINE: Chinese scientists are considering building a biological "cell factory" of blue-green algae, in which air is the main raw material and the product is a range of organic compounds. These cells of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, a kind of single-cell microorganism, have been modified using synthetic biotechnologies like gene editing. Featuring high reproduction speed and excellent efficiency of photosynthesis, they "eat" air and can produce organic compounds like glucose, sucrose, glycerol, resveratrol, and curcumin

Meta Boss Zuckerberg Apologises To Families - Washington

Meta Boss Zuckerberg Apologises To Families - Washington

South Carolina State Representative Brandon Guffey Republican - York District 48, holds a photo of his 17 year-old son Gavin who committed suicide after being enticed to share sexually explicit material online, prior to a Senate Community on the Judiciary hearing to examine Big Tech and the online child sexual exploitation crisis, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to families who say their children had been harmed by social media, during a fiery hearing in the US Senate. Zuckerberg, who runs Instagram and Facebook, turned to them and said "no-one should go through" what they had. He and the bosses of TikTok, Snap, X and Discord were questioned for almost four hours by senators from both parties. Lawmakers wanted to know what they are doing to protect children online. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Meta Boss Zuckerberg Apologises To Families - Washington

Meta Boss Zuckerberg Apologises To Families - Washington

South Carolina State Representative Brandon Guffey Republican - York District 48, holds a photo of his 17 year-old son Gavin who committed suicide after being enticed to share sexually explicit material online, prior to a Senate Community on the Judiciary hearing to examine Big Tech and the online child sexual exploitation crisis, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to families who say their children had been harmed by social media, during a fiery hearing in the US Senate. Zuckerberg, who runs Instagram and Facebook, turned to them and said "no-one should go through" what they had. He and the bosses of TikTok, Snap, X and Discord were questioned for almost four hours by senators from both parties. Lawmakers wanted to know what they are doing to protect children online. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Meta Boss Zuckerberg Apologises To Families - Washington

Meta Boss Zuckerberg Apologises To Families - Washington

South Carolina State Representative Brandon Guffey Republican - York District 48, holds a photo of his 17 year-old son Gavin who committed suicide after being enticed to share sexually explicit material online, prior to a Senate Community on the Judiciary hearing to examine Big Tech and the online child sexual exploitation crisis, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to families who say their children had been harmed by social media, during a fiery hearing in the US Senate. Zuckerberg, who runs Instagram and Facebook, turned to them and said "no-one should go through" what they had. He and the bosses of TikTok, Snap, X and Discord were questioned for almost four hours by senators from both parties. Lawmakers wanted to know what they are doing to protect children online. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Meta Boss Zuckerberg Apologises To Families - Washington

Meta Boss Zuckerberg Apologises To Families - Washington

South Carolina State Representative Brandon Guffey Republican - York District 48, holds a photo of his 17 year-old son Gavin who committed suicide after being enticed to share sexually explicit material online, prior to a Senate Community on the Judiciary hearing to examine Big Tech and the online child sexual exploitation crisis, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to families who say their children had been harmed by social media, during a fiery hearing in the US Senate. Zuckerberg, who runs Instagram and Facebook, turned to them and said "no-one should go through" what they had. He and the bosses of TikTok, Snap, X and Discord were questioned for almost four hours by senators from both parties. Lawmakers wanted to know what they are doing to protect children online. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Meta Boss Zuckerberg Apologises To Families - Washington

Meta Boss Zuckerberg Apologises To Families - Washington

South Carolina State Representative Brandon Guffey Republican - York District 48, holds a photo of his 17 year-old son Gavin who committed suicide after being enticed to share sexually explicit material online, prior to a Senate Community on the Judiciary hearing to examine Big Tech and the online child sexual exploitation crisis, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to families who say their children had been harmed by social media, during a fiery hearing in the US Senate. Zuckerberg, who runs Instagram and Facebook, turned to them and said "no-one should go through" what they had. He and the bosses of TikTok, Snap, X and Discord were questioned for almost four hours by senators from both parties. Lawmakers wanted to know what they are doing to protect children online. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Consequences of Russian rocket attack on Dnipro district

Consequences of Russian rocket attack on Dnipro district

DNIPROPETROVSK REGION, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 30, 2023 - Volunteers unload building materials outside a house damaged by falling debris from downed Russian rockets, Dnipropetrovsk Region, central Ukraine. On the night of October 30, 2023, Ukrainian defenders downed two Russian missiles over Dnipropetrovsk Region. The fragments landed in Dnipro district. A five-storey apartment block was damaged, as well as a detached house and a car.

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

JIAXING, CHINA - OCTOBER 25, 2023 - Ships carrying goods such as autumn grain, coal and building materials travel on the river surface of the Wuzhen section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, Oct 25, 2023.

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

JIAXING, CHINA - OCTOBER 25, 2023 - Ships carrying goods such as autumn grain, coal and building materials travel on the river surface of the Wuzhen section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, Oct 25, 2023.

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

JIAXING, CHINA - OCTOBER 25, 2023 - Ships carrying goods such as autumn grain, coal and building materials travel on the river surface of the Wuzhen section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, Oct 25, 2023.

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

JIAXING, CHINA - OCTOBER 25, 2023 - Ships carrying goods such as autumn grain, coal and building materials travel on the river surface of the Wuzhen section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, Oct 25, 2023.

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

JIAXING, CHINA - OCTOBER 25, 2023 - Ships carrying goods such as autumn grain, coal and building materials travel on the river surface of the Wuzhen section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, Oct 25, 2023.

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

JIAXING, CHINA - OCTOBER 25, 2023 - Ships carrying goods such as autumn grain, coal and building materials travel on the river surface of the Wuzhen section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, Oct 25, 2023.

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

JIAXING, CHINA - OCTOBER 25, 2023 - Ships carrying goods such as autumn grain, coal and building materials travel on the river surface of the Wuzhen section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, Oct 25, 2023.

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

JIAXING, CHINA - OCTOBER 25, 2023 - Ships carrying goods such as autumn grain, coal and building materials travel on the river surface of the Wuzhen section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, Oct 25, 2023.

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

JIAXING, CHINA - OCTOBER 25, 2023 - Ships carrying goods such as autumn grain, coal and building materials travel on the river surface of the Wuzhen section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, Oct 25, 2023.

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

JIAXING, CHINA - OCTOBER 25, 2023 - Ships carrying goods such as autumn grain, coal and building materials travel on the river surface of the Wuzhen section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, Oct 25, 2023.

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

JIAXING, CHINA - OCTOBER 25, 2023 - Ships carrying goods such as autumn grain, coal and building materials travel on the river surface of the Wuzhen section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, Oct 25, 2023.

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

Ships Carrying Goods at Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing

JIAXING, CHINA - OCTOBER 25, 2023 - Ships carrying goods such as autumn grain, coal and building materials travel on the river surface of the Wuzhen section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, Oct 25, 2023.

CHINA-CHONGQING-QIJIANG-INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION (CN)

CHINA-CHONGQING-QIJIANG-INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION (CN)

(231013) -- CHONGQING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work on the production line of a new material company in Qijiang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 12, 2023. Qijiang District of Chongqing was once an industrial base and a major gear manufacturing city in western China. In recent years, the local government has focused on building an innovation ecosystem that revolves around key elements such as production, human resources, and urban development. This effort has led to a gradual transformation of the district from a resource-based city to a more diversified economy. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

Nasa Reveals First Look At Asteroid Sample

Nasa Reveals First Look At Asteroid Sample

Handout photo dated September 26, 2023 shows OSIRIS REx Asteroid Sample Return lid opening at Building 31 Astromaterials Curation Facility. Nasa officials in Houston displayed images of salt-and-pepper chunks of rock and particles of dark space dust that were brought back to Earth from the asteroid, Bennu, and described initial scientific observations about the material. The mission, Osiris-Rex, concluded in September when a capsule containing the collection of asteroid samples re-entered through the Earth’s atmosphere and was recovered in the Utah desert. As technicians pried into the external container, they found that some of the material leaked out. Scientists were able to perform a quick analysis that revealed some early findings. The asteroid bits included waterlogged clay minerals. Their presence could help solve how Earth became a water planet. Asteroids similar to Bennu may have crashed into Earth, filling our oceans. Photo by Robert Markowitz/Nasa via ABACAPRESS.COM

Nigerian refugees in Cameroon find solace in trees

STORY: Nigerian refugees in Cameroon find solace in trees DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:59 LOCATION: MINAWAO, Cameroon CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of refugee camp in Minawao 2. various of people working in the nursery of the refugee camp 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHOUCK ALI, Refugee 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KIMBERLY ROBERSON, Head of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Sub-office in Maroua 5. various of trees planted by refugees STORYLINE: In Minawao refugee camp of Cameroon's Far North region, where many Nigerian refugees settle down, a project dubbed "Make Minawao Green Again" is working to make a difference for everyone and reverse deforestation both in the camp and surrounding villages, providing wood, shade, food and building material to these people who are away from their homeland. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHOUCK ALI, Refugee "I decided to plant the trees simply because I know it will give me a shade where I can have some fresh air during the dry season. Because in

China donates study material to school in Johannesburg

STORY: China donates study material to school in Johannesburg DATELINE: June 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Johannesburg CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the donation ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANGY MOTSHEKGA, Minister of Basic Education, South Africa STORYLINE: In response to the initiative of "Warm Children's Hearts: a China-Africa Joint Action," which focuses on providing care for African children, the Chinese Embassy in South Africa donated stationery to Bramely Child Welfare Tshwane and Bonwelong Primary School on Tuesday. This donation was intended to deliver the wishes of the initiative and to continue building strong people-to-people relationships between China and South Africa. SOUNDBITE (English): ANGY MOTSHEKGA, Minister of Basic Education, South Africa "We're preparing for the International Children's Day and this is part of our partnership with the Chinese in the people-to-people relationship. They have brought some gifts for us but it's part of a bigger program of the peo

CHINA-BEIJING-BIT-LUNAR SAMPLE(CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-BIT-LUNAR SAMPLE(CN)

(230511) -- BEIJING, May 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 24, 2023 shows the lunar samples received by the Beijing Institute of Technology. The Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) recently received 500 mg of the lunar samples brought back by the Chang'e-5 mission. The research team with BIT will study the material characteristics of these samples and also related additive manufacturing technology, with the building of a future lunar research station in mind. TO GO WITH "Across China: Chinese scientists to explore lunar construction materials, technology" (Xinhua/Zhao Xu)

CHINA-BEIJING-BIT-LUNAR SAMPLE(CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-BIT-LUNAR SAMPLE(CN)

(230511) -- BEIJING, May 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 24, 2023 shows the lunar samples received by the Beijing Institute of Technology. The Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) recently received 500 mg of the lunar samples brought back by the Chang'e-5 mission. The research team with BIT will study the material characteristics of these samples and also related additive manufacturing technology, with the building of a future lunar research station in mind. TO GO WITH "Across China: Chinese scientists to explore lunar construction materials, technology" (Xinhua/Zhao Xu)

Lack of manpower delays library building in Kochi

Lack of manpower delays library building in Kochi

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the construction site of a library in Kochi City, western Japan, in October 2014. Construction is behind schedule due to manpower shortages and rising material prices.

Swarovski crystal toilet at Lixil's showroom

Swarovski crystal toilet at Lixil's showroom

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a glittering toilet covered with some 70,000 pieces of crystal from Swarovski AG of Austria at a Tokyo showroom of housing and building material maker Lixil Corp. on Dec. 12, 2011. The toilet is not for sale but its estimated price would be 10 million yen.

China's modernization blueprint inspiring: experts

STORY: China's modernization blueprint inspiring: experts DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAKEEL AHMAD RAMAY, Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research and Development, Pakistan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILSON LEE FLORES, Columnist for The Philippine Star 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LAWRENCE LOH, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School, Singapore STORYLINE: The Communist Party of China (CPC) on Sunday unveiled its blueprint for building a modern socialist China in all respects for the next five years and beyond, as the 20th CPC National Congress opened. Chinese modernization is the modernization of a huge population, of common prosperity for all, of material and cultural-ethical advancement, of harmony between humanity and nature and of peaceful development. Analysts said that China's model is inspiring as it offers other countries a new choice for achieving mo

Zero energy house offers new option for low-carbon development in China

STORY: Zero energy house offers new option for low-carbon development in China DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:14 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1 various of the 2022 Taiyuan Energy Low Carbon Development Forum 2 STANDUP (English): MA ZHIYI, Xinhua correspondent 3 SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI XIN, Huayang New Material Technology Group Co., Ltd. 4 various of the zero energy houses STORYLINE: As China's major coal-producing province, Shanxi has been striving to achieve green development. At the 2022 Taiyuan Energy Low Carbon Development Forum held in Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi, a great variety of green technologies was showcased to explore green solutions for future life. STANDUP (English): MA ZHIYI, Xinhua correspondent "This building looks like a container, but it is a prefabricated building. To be mentioned, it was made of special materials which is zero carbon emissions. What kinds of high technologies are used in this house and how much is it going to affect our life? Let'

YKK AP logo

YKK AP logo

Keywords: YKK AP, YKK, fasteners, aluminum construction materials, metal products, aluminum sash, company, signage, logo, logo mark = December 11, 2019, headquarters in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Toyo Tire sold substandard earthquake shock absorption material

Toyo Tire sold substandard earthquake shock absorption material

Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. President Takuji Yamamoto holds a press conference in Osaka on March 13, 2015. Earlier in the day, the infrastructure ministry said Toyo Tire sold rubber that did not meet government requirements for absorbing earthquake shock, withdrawing its certification for the building material. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Inside of nikko toshogu shrine

Inside of nikko toshogu shrine

A sacred mirror is set at the front of the worship hall, and under it are strips of material. The Misu shade is raised between the main building and the hall of worship, so the stone room can be seen. The style of construction with a connecting room between the main hall and the hall of worship,called Gongen zukuri , began at the Toshogu. The floor is done with granite, and the room is called the hall of stone.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number11‐14‐0]

Swarovski crystal toilet at Lixil's showroom

Swarovski crystal toilet at Lixil's showroom

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a glittering toilet covered with some 70,000 pieces of crystal from Swarovski AG of Austria at a Tokyo showroom of housing and building material maker Lixil Corp. on Dec. 12, 2011. The toilet is not for sale but its estimated price would be 10 million yen. (Kyodo)