Namibia's annual crayfish festival boosts economic growth, says VP

STORY: Namibia's annual crayfish festival boosts economic growth, says VP SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the annual crayfish festival, Luderitz Town, southern part of Namibia STORYLINE: Namibian Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said on Friday that the annual crayfish festival held in the southern coastal town of Luderitz provides an investment opportunity and boosts tourism, which in turn contributes significantly to the country's economic growth. During the official opening ceremony on Friday, she emphasized the festival's positive impact on the local community, adding that it has ignited an entrepreneurial spirit in the town. "The inclusion of small and medium enterprises and financial services in the festival demonstrates its impact on social and economic progress. The festival also takes place against the backdrop of oil discoveries and emerging green industries that will drive economi

Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023

Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023

(231230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk near the Sandton Convention Center, the venue of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 21, 2023. Top 10 world news events in 2023 5. The Global South's resounding support for multilateralism On Aug. 24, the BRICS cooperation mechanism witnessed a historic expansion as countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, Iran and Ethiopia were invited to join the BRICS family. On Sept. 9, the African Union was invited to officially become a member of the G20. Currently, the strength of developing countries is continuously growing, and the collective rise of the Global South has become an irreversible trend. The call and desire for unity, coordination and collaborative development have never been stronger. As the largest developing country, China is a natural member of the Global South, firmly safeguarding the common interests of developing countries and promoting increased representation and voice of emerging market economi

CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 11, 2023 shows a view of Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also been facilitating economi

CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

CHINA-SHANGHAI-GERMANY-HAMBURG-YUYUAN GARDEN-HARBOR CITIES (CN)

(231101) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 11, 2023 shows a view of Yuyuan Garden in east China's Shanghai. Yuyuan Garden, a cultural beacon of Shanghai, is the largest, oldest and best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden in this metropolis of east China. Yuyuan Garden in Hamburg, a mimic of that in Shanghai, also features typical Chinese style pavilions and zigzag bridges above the ponds, and has been serving as a window to display traditional Chinese culture since it opened to the public in 2008. Yuyuan Garden is obviously not the only thing that the two cities have in common. Shanghai and Hamburg are the biggest harbor city in their own countries, respectively. Currently there are 15 shipping routes linking the Port of Hamburg and major ports in China. About one-third of freighters at the Port of Hamburg are bound for China or originate there. The "Shanghai Express," the first cross-border railway service between Shanghai and Europe, has also been facilitating economi

Namibia's 10th Mining Expo, Conference opens

STORY: Namibia's 10th Mining Expo, Conference opens DATELINE: Sept. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 10th Mining Expo and Conference in Windhoek, Namibia STORYLINE: Namibia's 10th Mining Expo and Conference opened in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, on Wednesday. The two-day event, themed "Namibia's Role in the Sustainable Supply of Minerals to Support the Global Energy Transition," has attracted a huge turnout. 164 exhibitors occupied 268 booths at this year's event, as compared to 103 exhibitors with 163 booths last year, increasing by 59.2 percent in exhibitors and 64.4 percent in booth uptake, according to Zebra Kasete, president of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia. The event brings together industry professionals, suppliers, and stakeholders to explore the latest advancements, opportunities, and challenges in the mining sector. Namibia is poised to take center stage in supporting the global energy transition, paving the way for new economi

HK youth representative voices support for national security law at UN human rights meeting

STORY: HK youth representative voices support for national security law at UN human rights meeting DATELINE: June 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hong Kong-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE (English): YUNG SEE WAN TIFFANY, Youth representative from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region STORYLINE: A youth representative from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) introduced social development in Hong Kong during the 53rd regular UN Human Rights Council session on Friday. She explained how the national security law for Hong Kong has restored the city's social stability. SOUNDBITE (English): YUNG SEE WAN TIFFANY, Youth representative from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region "Hong Kong is a unique city. Under the 'one country, two systems,' we are able to enjoy the privileges of being a part of China with huge resources and emerging market, also a high degree of autonomy while retaining our social and economi

Turkish pet lovers feel squeeze amid high inflation, rising living cost

STORY: Turkish pet lovers feel squeeze amid high inflation, rising living cost DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the pet owners and animals in "PETZOO" pet fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): ECE ONDEROGLU, Dog trainer in Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): KEREM KECECI, CEO of dog and cat food company Bosphorus 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): ECE ONDEROGLU, Dog trainer in Türkiye STORYLINE: High inflation and rising cost of living in Türkiye are burdening pet owners and animal shelters. This comes at a time when everything, including essentials for the furry companions, is increasingly expensive amid a sharp decline in the households' purchasing power. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): ECE ONDEROGLU, Dog trainer in Türkiye "We are struggling because of price hikes. Pet food prices have skyrocketed because most of the premium pet food is imported, and as the lira has declined against the euro and the dollar, prices have soared." Türkiye is witnessing an economi

Indonesia invites Ukraine to G20 Summit

STORY: Indonesia invites Ukraine to G20 Summit DATELINE: April 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference (courtesy of BPMI) 2. various of the promote video of Joko Widodo (courtesy of BPMI) 3. various of economic activities (courtesy of Antara) 4. various of economic activities (courtesy of Investment Ministry official youtube: Kementerian Investasi - BKPM) 5. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President STORYLINE: Indonesia, the host country of this year's G20 Summit, has invited Ukraine to attend the event in Bali in November. Indonesian President Joko Widodo confirmed on Friday that he invited his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to the G20 Summit over a phone conversation on Thursday, during which he said that Indonesia expects a peaceful solution to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa): JOKO WIDODO, Indonesian President "There are two issues that have significant impact when we talk about global economi