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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 2, 2026. China's economy kicked off 2026 with robust momentum, as evidenced by bustling economic activity in the year's first days. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 2, 2026. China's economy kicked off 2026 with robust momentum, as evidenced by bustling economic activity in the year's first days. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunt for Leftover Oil Palm Fruit - Aceh Tamiang

In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang utilised the remaining harvest from their oil palm plantations to survive on December 30, 2025. By collecting loose palm fruit (loose fruit), residents were able to sell it for IDR 4,000 per kilogram. This activity became an alternative economic source for flash flood or ecological disaster victims whose agricultural land or livelihoods were crippled by the floodwaters. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunt for Leftover Oil Palm Fruit - Aceh Tamiang

In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang utilised the remaining harvest from their oil palm plantations to survive on December 30, 2025. By collecting loose palm fruit (loose fruit), residents were able to sell it for IDR 4,000 per kilogram. This activity became an alternative economic source for flash flood or ecological disaster victims whose agricultural land or livelihoods were crippled by the floodwaters. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunt for Leftover Oil Palm Fruit - Aceh Tamiang

In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang utilised the remaining harvest from their oil palm plantations to survive on December 30, 2025. By collecting loose palm fruit (loose fruit), residents were able to sell it for IDR 4,000 per kilogram. This activity became an alternative economic source for flash flood or ecological disaster victims whose agricultural land or livelihoods were crippled by the floodwaters. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunt for Leftover Oil Palm Fruit - Aceh Tamiang

In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang utilised the remaining harvest from their oil palm plantations to survive on December 30, 2025. By collecting loose palm fruit (loose fruit), residents were able to sell it for IDR 4,000 per kilogram. This activity became an alternative economic source for flash flood or ecological disaster victims whose agricultural land or livelihoods were crippled by the floodwaters. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hunt for Leftover Oil Palm Fruit - Aceh Tamiang

In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang utilised the remaining harvest from their oil palm plantations to survive on December 30, 2025. By collecting loose palm fruit (loose fruit), residents were able to sell it for IDR 4,000 per kilogram. This activity became an alternative economic source for flash flood or ecological disaster victims whose agricultural land or livelihoods were crippled by the floodwaters. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Moment of An Orangutan Hanging From A Tree - Sumatra

An orangutan, positioned in a tree adjacent to the Head of the LPS I Medan Representative Office, Muhamad Yusron, utilised a smartphone to document a unique occasion during a media gathering held in the Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) forest area in Bukit Lawang, Langkat, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on December 11, 2025. This event, centred on conservation, underscored LPS's commitment that extends beyond ensuring financial stability in the wake of disasters and crises; it also incorporates a deep concern for ecological sustainability. A robust banking framework is anticipated to facilitate both sustainable economic development and environmental restoration, fostering a balance among human activity, natural ecosystems, and economic growth in Sumatra. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Moment of An Orangutan Hanging From A Tree - Sumatra

An orangutan, positioned in a tree adjacent to the Head of the LPS I Medan Representative Office, Muhamad Yusron, utilised a smartphone to document a unique occasion during a media gathering held in the Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) forest area in Bukit Lawang, Langkat, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on December 11, 2025. This event, centred on conservation, underscored LPS's commitment that extends beyond ensuring financial stability in the wake of disasters and crises; it also incorporates a deep concern for ecological sustainability. A robust banking framework is anticipated to facilitate both sustainable economic development and environmental restoration, fostering a balance among human activity, natural ecosystems, and economic growth in Sumatra. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurasian Intergovernmental Council - Cholpon-Ata

Chairman of the cabinet of ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev (Front) speaks during an expanded session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on August 15, 2025. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has grown into a major center of economic activity over the past decade, Kyrgyzstan's top government official said Friday. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurasian Intergovernmental Council - Cholpon-Ata

Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin (Front) speaks during an expanded session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on August 15, 2025. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has grown into a major center of economic activity over the past decade, Kyrgyzstan's top government official said Friday. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurasian Intergovernmental Council - Cholpon-Ata

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin (2nd R) leaves an expanded session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on August 15, 2025. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has grown into a major center of economic activity over the past decade, Kyrgyzstan's top government official said Friday. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurasian Intergovernmental Council - Cholpon-Ata

Representatives pose for a group photo before an expanded session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on August 15, 2025. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has grown into a major center of economic activity over the past decade, Kyrgyzstan's top government official said Friday. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurasian Intergovernmental Council - Cholpon-Ata

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin (Front) speaks during an expanded session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on August 15, 2025. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has grown into a major center of economic activity over the past decade, Kyrgyzstan's top government official said Friday. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurasian Intergovernmental Council - Cholpon-Ata

Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov (Front) speaks during an expanded session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on August 15, 2025. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has grown into a major center of economic activity over the past decade, Kyrgyzstan's top government official said Friday. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurasian Intergovernmental Council - Cholpon-Ata

Chairman of the cabinet of ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev (C) speaks during an expanded session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on August 15, 2025. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has grown into a major center of economic activity over the past decade, Kyrgyzstan's top government official said Friday. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurasian Intergovernmental Council - Cholpon-Ata

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin (Front) speaks during an expanded session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on August 15, 2025. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has grown into a major center of economic activity over the past decade, Kyrgyzstan's top government official said Friday. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurasian Intergovernmental Council - Cholpon-Ata

Representatives attend an expanded session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on August 15, 2025. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has grown into a major center of economic activity over the past decade, Kyrgyzstan's top government official said Friday. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Train Crosses Yamuna Bridge Amid Rising Waters

A passenger train crosses the old Yamuna Bridge over the Yamuna River in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025, as water levels rise following intense monsoon rains. The annual monsoon season brings both critical rainfall and recurring threats of flooding to northern India. As river levels swell, vital infrastructure such as bridges and railway lines come under increased strain. Despite the rising water, train services continue to operate, highlighting the region’s reliance on rail transport for daily commuting and economic activity. The swollen river beneath the historic bridge creates a dramatic visual contrast, underscoring the intersection of resilience, risk, and infrastructure in flood-prone areas. Authorities remain on alert as continued rainfall poses a threat to low-lying neighborhoods and transport systems across the region. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe At 15th Of Spain Investors Day - Madrid

King Felipe VI speaks during the 15th edition of Spain Investors Day (SID), at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, on January 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This forum brings together the main players in the Spanish economy, such as members of the government's economic team, regulatory bodies, large companies and international investors. During two days, on January 15 and 16, more than 40 listed companies, 75 speakers and more than 200 national and international investors will participate in 10 round tables on various topics, which will analyze the strengths and challenges of Spain's economic activity in a complex global context. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe At 15th Of Spain Investors Day - Madrid

King Felipe VI speaks during the 15th edition of Spain Investors Day (SID), at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, on January 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This forum brings together the main players in the Spanish economy, such as members of the government's economic team, regulatory bodies, large companies and international investors. During two days, on January 15 and 16, more than 40 listed companies, 75 speakers and more than 200 national and international investors will participate in 10 round tables on various topics, which will analyze the strengths and challenges of Spain's economic activity in a complex global context. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe At 15th Of Spain Investors Day - Madrid

King Felipe VI speaks during the 15th edition of Spain Investors Day (SID), at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, on January 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This forum brings together the main players in the Spanish economy, such as members of the government's economic team, regulatory bodies, large companies and international investors. During two days, on January 15 and 16, more than 40 listed companies, 75 speakers and more than 200 national and international investors will participate in 10 round tables on various topics, which will analyze the strengths and challenges of Spain's economic activity in a complex global context. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe At 15th Of Spain Investors Day - Madrid

King Felipe VI speaks during the 15th edition of Spain Investors Day (SID), at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, on January 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This forum brings together the main players in the Spanish economy, such as members of the government's economic team, regulatory bodies, large companies and international investors. During two days, on January 15 and 16, more than 40 listed companies, 75 speakers and more than 200 national and international investors will participate in 10 round tables on various topics, which will analyze the strengths and challenges of Spain's economic activity in a complex global context. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe At 15th Of Spain Investors Day - Madrid

King Felipe VI speaks during the 15th edition of Spain Investors Day (SID), at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, on January 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This forum brings together the main players in the Spanish economy, such as members of the government's economic team, regulatory bodies, large companies and international investors. During two days, on January 15 and 16, more than 40 listed companies, 75 speakers and more than 200 national and international investors will participate in 10 round tables on various topics, which will analyze the strengths and challenges of Spain's economic activity in a complex global context. Photo by Alberto Ortega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Inaugurates The Spain Investors Day - Madrid

The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, during the inauguration of the 15th edition of Spain Investors Day (SID), at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, on January 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This forum brings together the main players in the Spanish economy, such as members of the government's economic team, regulatory bodies, large companies and international investors. During two days, on January 15 and 16, more than 40 listed companies, 75 speakers and more than 200 national and international investors will participate in 10 round tables on various topics, which will analyze the strengths and challenges of Spain's economic activity in a complex global context. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Inaugurates The Spain Investors Day - Madrid

The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, during the inauguration of the 15th edition of Spain Investors Day (SID), at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, on January 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This forum brings together the main players in the Spanish economy, such as members of the government's economic team, regulatory bodies, large companies and international investors. During two days, on January 15 and 16, more than 40 listed companies, 75 speakers and more than 200 national and international investors will participate in 10 round tables on various topics, which will analyze the strengths and challenges of Spain's economic activity in a complex global context. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Inaugurates The Spain Investors Day - Madrid

ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos during the inauguration of the 15th edition of the Spain Investors Day (SID), at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, on January 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This forum brings together the main players in the Spanish economy, such as members of the government's economic team, regulatory bodies, large companies and international investors. During two days, on January 15 and 16, more than 40 listed companies, 75 speakers and more than 200 national and international investors will participate in 10 round tables on various topics, which will analyze the strengths and challenges of Spain's economic activity in a complex global context. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Inaugurates The Spain Investors Day - Madrid

The Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, during the inauguration of the 15th edition of Spain Investors Day (SID), at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, on January 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This forum brings together the main players in the Spanish economy, such as members of the government's economic team, regulatory bodies, large companies and international investors. During two days, on January 15 and 16, more than 40 listed companies, 75 speakers and more than 200 national and international investors will participate in 10 round tables on various topics, which will analyze the strengths and challenges of Spain's economic activity in a complex global context. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Inaugurates The Spain Investors Day - Madrid

ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos during the inauguration of the 15th edition of the Spain Investors Day (SID), at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, on January 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This forum brings together the main players in the Spanish economy, such as members of the government's economic team, regulatory bodies, large companies and international investors. During two days, on January 15 and 16, more than 40 listed companies, 75 speakers and more than 200 national and international investors will participate in 10 round tables on various topics, which will analyze the strengths and challenges of Spain's economic activity in a complex global context. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Inaugurates The Spain Investors Day - Madrid

The president of BNP, Cecilia Bonet, during the inauguration of the 15th edition of the Spain Investors Day (SID), at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, on January 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This forum brings together the main players in the Spanish economy, such as members of the government's economic team, regulatory bodies, large companies and international investors. During two days, on January 15 and 16, more than 40 listed companies, 75 speakers and more than 200 national and international investors will participate in 10 round tables on various topics, which will analyze the strengths and challenges of Spain's economic activity in a complex global context. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Inaugurates The Spain Investors Day - Madrid

King Felipe VI inaugurates the 15th edition of Spain Investors Day (SID), at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, on January 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This forum brings together the main players in the Spanish economy, such as members of the Government's economic team, regulatory bodies, large companies and international investors. During two days, on January 15 and 16, more than 40 listed companies, 75 speakers and more than 200 national and international investors will participate in 10 round tables on various topics, which will analyze the strengths and challenges of Spain's economic activity in a complex global context. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI Inaugurates The Spain Investors Day - Madrid

King Felipe VI inaugurates the 15th edition of Spain Investors Day (SID), at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, on January 15, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This forum brings together the main players in the Spanish economy, such as members of the Government's economic team, regulatory bodies, large companies and international investors. During two days, on January 15 and 16, more than 40 listed companies, 75 speakers and more than 200 national and international investors will participate in 10 round tables on various topics, which will analyze the strengths and challenges of Spain's economic activity in a complex global context. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanchez Announces Relief Measures After Floods - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, November 11, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Council of Ministers has approved a set of labor measures for workers affected by the DANA. This package of measures is the second one adopted by the Government. This labor shield', which will have retroactive effects from October 29, will be integrated by several measures, such as the Temporary Employment Regulation Expedients (ERTE) due to force majeure or due to economic, technical, organizational or production causes (ETOP), to which companies located in the areas hit by the DANA will be able to apply, but also those which justify that their activity has been affected by the storm. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanchez Announces Relief Measures After Floods - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, leaves a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, November 11, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Council of Ministers has approved a set of labor measures for workers affected by the DANA. This package of measures is the second one adopted by the Government. This labor shield', which will have retroactive effects from October 29, will be integrated by several measures, such as the Temporary Employment Regulation Expedients (ERTE) due to force majeure or due to economic, technical, organizational or production causes (ETOP), to which companies located in the areas hit by the DANA will be able to apply, but also those which justify that their activity has been affected by the storm. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanchez Announces Relief Measures After Floods - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, November 11, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Council of Ministers has approved a set of labor measures for workers affected by the DANA. This package of measures is the second one adopted by the Government. This labor shield', which will have retroactive effects from October 29, will be integrated by several measures, such as the Temporary Employment Regulation Expedients (ERTE) due to force majeure or due to economic, technical, organizational or production causes (ETOP), to which companies located in the areas hit by the DANA will be able to apply, but also those which justify that their activity has been affected by the storm. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanchez Announces Relief Measures After Floods - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, November 11, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Council of Ministers has approved a set of labor measures for workers affected by the DANA. This package of measures is the second one adopted by the Government. This labor shield', which will have retroactive effects from October 29, will be integrated by several measures, such as the Temporary Employment Regulation Expedients (ERTE) due to force majeure or due to economic, technical, organizational or production causes (ETOP), to which companies located in the areas hit by the DANA will be able to apply, but also those which justify that their activity has been affected by the storm. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanchez Announces Relief Measures After Floods - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, November 11, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Council of Ministers has approved a set of labor measures for workers affected by the DANA. This package of measures is the second one adopted by the Government. This labor shield', which will have retroactive effects from October 29, will be integrated by several measures, such as the Temporary Employment Regulation Expedients (ERTE) due to force majeure or due to economic, technical, organizational or production causes (ETOP), to which companies located in the areas hit by the DANA will be able to apply, but also those which justify that their activity has been affected by the storm. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanchez Announces Relief Measures After Floods - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, November 11, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Council of Ministers has approved a set of labor measures for workers affected by the DANA. This package of measures is the second one adopted by the Government. This labor shield', which will have retroactive effects from October 29, will be integrated by several measures, such as the Temporary Employment Regulation Expedients (ERTE) due to force majeure or due to economic, technical, organizational or production causes (ETOP), to which companies located in the areas hit by the DANA will be able to apply, but also those which justify that their activity has been affected by the storm. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanchez Announces Relief Measures After Floods - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, November 11, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Council of Ministers has approved a set of labor measures for workers affected by the DANA. This package of measures is the second one adopted by the Government. This labor shield', which will have retroactive effects from October 29, will be integrated by several measures, such as the Temporary Employment Regulation Expedients (ERTE) due to force majeure or due to economic, technical, organizational or production causes (ETOP), to which companies located in the areas hit by the DANA will be able to apply, but also those which justify that their activity has been affected by the storm. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanchez Announces Relief Measures After Floods - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, during a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, November 11, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Council of Ministers has approved a set of labor measures for workers affected by the DANA. This package of measures is the second one adopted by the Government. This labor shield', which will have retroactive effects from October 29, will be integrated by several measures, such as the Temporary Employment Regulation Expedients (ERTE) due to force majeure or due to economic, technical, organizational or production causes (ETOP), to which companies located in the areas hit by the DANA will be able to apply, but also those which justify that their activity has been affected by the storm. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanchez Announces Relief Measures After Floods - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, arrives at a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, November 11, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Council of Ministers has approved a set of labor measures for workers affected by the DANA. This package of measures is the second one adopted by the Government. This labor shield', which will have retroactive effects from October 29, will be integrated by several measures, such as the Temporary Employment Regulation Expedients (ERTE) due to force majeure or due to economic, technical, organizational or production causes (ETOP), to which companies located in the areas hit by the DANA will be able to apply, but also those which justify that their activity has been affected by the storm. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanchez Announces Relief Measures After Floods - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, arrives at a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, November 11, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Council of Ministers has approved a set of labor measures for workers affected by the DANA. This package of measures is the second one adopted by the Government. This labor shield', which will have retroactive effects from October 29, will be integrated by several measures, such as the Temporary Employment Regulation Expedients (ERTE) due to force majeure or due to economic, technical, organizational or production causes (ETOP), to which companies located in the areas hit by the DANA will be able to apply, but also those which justify that their activity has been affected by the storm. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanchez Announces Relief Measures After Floods - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, arrives at a press conference following the meeting of the Council of Ministers, at La Moncloa Palace, November 11, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The Council of Ministers has approved a set of labor measures for workers affected by the DANA. This package of measures is the second one adopted by the Government. This labor shield', which will have retroactive effects from October 29, will be integrated by several measures, such as the Temporary Employment Regulation Expedients (ERTE) due to force majeure or due to economic, technical, organizational or production causes (ETOP), to which companies located in the areas hit by the DANA will be able to apply, but also those which justify that their activity has been affected by the storm. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China-aided airport in Pakistan's Gwadar port city starts flight test

STORY: China-aided airport in Pakistan's Gwadar port city starts flight test SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the New Gwadar International Airport 2. various of the flight test STORYLINE: The China-aided New Gwadar International Airport in Pakistan has started carrying out a five-day flight test from Tuesday, marking that the project is about to enter the final sprint stage, the airport's project management team said. Ding Kan, head of the project management team, told Xinhua that the flight test work of the airport, being built under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and located in the southwest port city of Gwadar, is organized and implemented by Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The main purpose of the activity is to check the standardization and safety of the project's navigation facilities, navigational aids, flight procedures and road surface performance, he said, adding that th

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CPEC facilitates, boosts regional connectivity via TIR trade

STORY: CPEC facilitates, boosts regional connectivity via TIR trade SHOOTING DATE: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of TIR 2. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHMED KHAN, General manager of analytics, NLC 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NASIR ZIA, Chief operations officer, NLC STORYLINE: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is facilitating and boosting trade and connectivity in Pakistan and the surrounding region via the TIR system of trade. Experts shared their thoughts with Xinhua's Ali Jaswal at a freight station at Pakistan's National Logistics Corporation (NLC). STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "This trade activity under the ambit of global transit system TIR demonstrates how (the) CPEC has enhanced regional trade and connectivity while promoting the core values of the BRI - that is, shared prosperity and win-win cooperation." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHMED KHAN, Gener

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Corporate Reform: Way to Transparent and Effective State Property Management Conference in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - MAY 22, 2024 - Moderator, head for Corporate Management at the USAID/UKaid funded State-Owned Enterprises Reform Activity (SOERA) Vadym Gruzyn, Deputy Head of the EBRD in Ukraine Irina Kravchenko, Deputy Chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Economic Development Oleksii Movchan and Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization Oleksii Sobolev (L to R) attend the Corporate Reform: The Way to Transparent and Effective State Property Management Conference in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Swedish central bank cuts interest rate amid weak economy

STORY: Swedish central bank cuts interest rate amid weak economy SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sweden's central bank 2. various of Stockholm street STORYLINE: Amid weak economic activity, Sweden's central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate from 4 percent to 3.75 percent on Wednesday. This is the first rate cut in eight years. The Riksbank said the change to the policy rate will apply from May 15. The Riksbank's executive board said that if the outlook for inflation still holds, two more policy rate cuts can be expected in the second half of the year. "It was expected. They cut the interest rate because inflation is sinking towards the target even faster than the Riksbank had predicted, and the economy is weak," said Alexander Noren, an economic commentator on Swedish Television (SVT). "However, they will proceed carefully and not spring any surprises," Noren added. "I am totally convinced

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-RENMINBI CONFERENCE

(230505) -- BUDAPEST, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Xu Chen, chairman of the Bank of China (Europe) S.A., addresses the Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference in Budapest, Hungary, May 4, 2023. The Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference, an annual event aimed at promoting cross-border economic activity and broadening the range of investment and financing sources in Hungary, was held for the seventh time here on Thursday. The participants focused on financial interconnectivity and a green transition, highlighting the opportunities of central banks in environmentally sustainable financial transformation and the role of the renminbi in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-RENMINBI CONFERENCE

(230505) -- BUDAPEST, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mihaly Patai, deputy governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB), addresses the Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference in Budapest, Hungary, May 4, 2023. The Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference, an annual event aimed at promoting cross-border economic activity and broadening the range of investment and financing sources in Hungary, was held for the seventh time here on Thursday. The participants focused on financial interconnectivity and a green transition, highlighting the opportunities of central banks in environmentally sustainable financial transformation and the role of the renminbi in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-RENMINBI CONFERENCE

(230505) -- BUDAPEST, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Kexin, chief executive officer of the Bank of China (Central and Eastern Europe) Ltd., addresses the Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference in Budapest, Hungary, May 4, 2023. The Budapest Renminbi Initiative Conference, an annual event aimed at promoting cross-border economic activity and broadening the range of investment and financing sources in Hungary, was held for the seventh time here on Thursday. The participants focused on financial interconnectivity and a green transition, highlighting the opportunities of central banks in environmentally sustainable financial transformation and the role of the renminbi in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)