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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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Rare Moment of An Orangutan Hanging From A Tree - Sumatra

The Head of the LPS I Medan Representative Office, Muhamad Yusron, captured a rare moment of an orangutan hanging from a tree using his smartphone while accompanying journalists at a media gathering in the Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) forest area in Bukit Lawang, Langkat, North Sumatra, Indonesia on December 11, 2025. This conservation-themed gathering aimed to demonstrate that LPS's long-term investment is not limited to maintaining financial stability post-disaster and crisis, but also encompasses concern for ecosystem sustainability. Robust banking stability is expected to support sustainable economic and environmental recovery, creating harmony between humans, nature, 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

The Head of the LPS I Medan Representative Office, Muhamad Yusron, captured a rare moment of an orangutan hanging from a tree using his smartphone while accompanying journalists at a media gathering in the Gunung Leuser National Park (TNGL) forest area in Bukit Lawang, Langkat, North Sumatra, Indonesia on December 11, 2025. This conservation-themed gathering aimed to demonstrate that LPS's long-term investment is not limited to maintaining financial stability post-disaster and crisis, but also encompasses concern for ecosystem sustainability. Robust banking stability is expected to support sustainable economic and environmental recovery, creating harmony between humans, nature, and economic growth in Sumatra. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iraq struggles to curb child labor after decades of wars, conflicts

STORY: Iraq struggles to curb child labor after decades of wars, conflicts SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sajjad working in the blacksmith workshop in Baghdad 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAJJAD, Iraqi child 3. various of Sajjad working in the blacksmith workshop in Baghdad 4. various of children working in markets in Baghdad 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED FAHIM, Lawyer STORYLINE: The 2024 World Day Against Child Labor falls on Wednesday. The Iraqi government has struggled to curb the proliferation of child labor as thousands of poor families have been forced to send their children to work due to grim financial situations. The U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 shattered the local political order and social stability and caused serious political, economic and social unrest. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAJJAD, Iraqi child "My name is Sajjad. I am 14 years old. I am in the second grade of an intermediate school. I work t

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Chinese ambassador sees win-win cooperation as right choice for China, Australia to tackle global challenges

STORY: Chinese ambassador sees win-win cooperation as right choice for China, Australia to tackle global challenges SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:47 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Australian Financial Review Business Summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIAO QIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Australia 3. various of the Australian Financial Review Business Summit 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIAO QIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Australia 5. various of the Australian Financial Review Business Summit 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIAO QIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Australia STORYLINE: As the world is facing accelerated changes unseen in a century, the China-Australia cooperation is not only in line with the common interests of the two countries, but also conducive to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific and the world at large, according to Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian. "China and Australia are major powers in the Paci

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Eurasian economic summit kicks off in Istanbul with focus on solutions to global growth

STORY: Eurasian economic summit kicks off in Istanbul with focus on solutions to global growth SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. file footage of Istanbul, Türkiye 2. various of the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. various of Akkan Suver, head of the Istanbul-based Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation speaking at the summit STORYLINE: The 27th Eurasian Economic Summit kicked off on Wednesday in Türkiye's cultural and financial hub of Istanbul, with a focus on solutions to the challenges in global growth. Titled "From Crises to Stability, Building an Inclusive World," the summit organized by the Istanbul-based Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation aims to address global issues such as peace, climate change, water supply and artificial intelligence. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent a message to the event, highlighting its importance at a time of u

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Janet Yellen Hearing - Washington

United States Senator Jon Tester (Democrat of Montana) and United States Senator Sherrod Brown (Democrat of Ohio), Chair, US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs at a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee hearing to “examine the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress” with United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janet Yellen Hearing - Washington

United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee to “examine the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress” in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janet Yellen Hearing - Washington

United States Senator Tim Scott (Republican of South Carolina), Ranking Member, US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs at a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee hearing to “examine the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress” with United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janet Yellen Hearing - Washington

United States Senator Jon Tester (Democrat of Montana) and United States Senator Sherrod Brown (Democrat of Ohio), Chair, US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs at a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee hearing to “examine the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress” with United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janet Yellen Hearing - Washington

United States Senator Jon Tester (Democrat of Montana) at a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee hearing to “examine the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress” with United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janet Yellen Hearing - Washington

United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee to “examine the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress” in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janet Yellen Hearing - Washington

United States Senator Sherrod Brown (Democrat of Ohio), Chair, US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs at a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee to “examine the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress” with United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janet Yellen Hearing - Washington

United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee to “examine the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress” in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janet Yellen Hearing - Washington

United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee to “examine the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress” in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janet Yellen Hearing - Washington

United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee to “examine the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress” in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janet Yellen Hearing - Washington

United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee to “examine the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress” in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Janet Yellen Hearing - Washington

United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee to “examine the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress” in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, USA on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RMB clearing bank opens in Laos

STORY: RMB clearing bank opens in Laos DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony STORYLINE: A renminbi (RMB) clearing bank opened in Laos, which will create a fast, safe and economical cross-border settlement channel between Laos and China. The opening ceremony of the bank, held on Monday, was attended by Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Governor of Laos' central bank Bounleua Sinxayvoravong, Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese embassy in Laos Wang Chang, and Vice President of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Zhang Weiwu. Wang said the bank is aimed at helping enterprises and financial institutions carry out Chinese currency transactions between China and Laos, reducing the cost of the exchange rate, facilitating trade investment between the two countries, and maintaining the financial stability in Laos and strengthening the economic-commercial relations between the two neighbors. Sinxayvora

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Norwegian central bank raises interest rate by 0.5 pct

STORY: Norwegian central bank raises interest rate by 0.5 pct DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Oslo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Norges Bank (Norwegian central bank) 2. press conference held in Norges Bank to declare the decision for raising interest rate STORYLINE: Norway's central bank, Norges Bank, has decided to raise the policy interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 3.75 percent following markedly high inflation in Norway. "(Norges Bank's Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Committee) judges that a higher policy rate than previously signaled is needed to bring inflation down to target," the Norwegian central bank said in a statement on Thursday. "Inflation has been markedly higher than projected in the March Report. International interest rates have risen more than anticipated. Higher wage growth and a weaker (Norwegian) krone than projected earlier will push up inflation ahead," read the statement. In Norway, prices have increased for a range of g

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Turkish central bank keeps interest policy rate unchanged at 8.5 pct

STORY: Turkish central bank keeps interest policy rate unchanged at 8.5 pct DATELINE: May 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish flag and Turkish central bank 2. various of Turkish lira 3. various of Turkish central bank 4. various of Turkish lira 5. various of Turkish people at cashpoints STORYLINE: Türkiye's central bank decided to keep its interest rate unchanged at 8.5 percent on Thursday before the upcoming runoff presidential elections. The bank said in a statement that it had decided to keep the policy rate unchanged in order to "preserve the growth momentum in industrial production and the positive trend in employment after the earthquake." It added that the current monetary policy stance was "adequate to support the necessary recovery in the aftermath of the earthquake by maintaining price stability and financial stability." The bank's decision is likely to disappoint many economists, who had expected it to raise rates in order to c

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Decentralized int'l financial system beneficial for global economy: Putin

STORY: Decentralized int'l financial system beneficial for global economy: Putin DATELINE: May 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:58 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the plenary session of the second Eurasian Economic Forum in Moscow (courtesy of Kremlin) 2. various of Moscow STORYLINE: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that a shift towards a decentralized international financial system will be beneficial for the global economy. Speaking at the plenary session of the second Eurasian Economic Forum in Moscow, Putin said that many rapidly developing economies are currently shifting towards the use of national currencies in international settlements. "It is important to coordinate joint efforts to create... a new, decentralized global financial system," he said, adding that this switch would be beneficial for the global economy, and would bring stability. A more decentralized financial system would make the world economy "less dependent on crisis phenomena" in countries

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Risks to financial stability in Malaysia remain modest: Fitch Solutions

STORY: Risks to financial stability in Malaysia remain modest: Fitch Solutions DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuala Lumpur 2. various of Malaysian Central Bank and bank notes counting machine 3. various of container vessels at Port Klang, Selangor STORYLINE: Fitch Solutions said Monday it believes that downside risks to Malaysia's financial stability remain modest and that banks remain well-positioned to support financial intermediation, despite potential negative spillovers from banking stresses in the United States and Europe. The research house said in a statement that Malaysian banks on aggregate are likely to remain on a stable footing due to robust liquidity and capital buffers, as well as a much less restrictive monetary environment. It said Malaysian banks asset quality has also remained fairly stable despite the phasing out of support measures, and it is not expecting a significant deterioration in the months ahead. Fit

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-NATALUCCI-INTERVIEW

(230417) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fabio Natalucci, deputy director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the IMF, attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 11, 2023. China's economic growth is important for both Chinese and global financial stability at a time when the global financial system is showing considerable strains, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official has said. TO GO WITH "Interview: China's growth contributes to Chinese, global financial stability, says IMF official" (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-IMF-NATALUCCI-INTERVIEW

(230417) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., April 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fabio Natalucci, deputy director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the IMF, attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 11, 2023. China's economic growth is important for both Chinese and global financial stability at a time when the global financial system is showing considerable strains, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official has said. TO GO WITH "Interview: China's growth contributes to Chinese, global financial stability, says IMF official" (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-IMF-GLOBAL FINANCIAL STABILITY REPORT

(230413) -- WASHINGTON, April 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tobias Adrian, director of the IMF's Monetary and Capital Markets Department, speaks at a press briefing in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 11, 2023. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday urged fiscal policymakers to adopt tighter fiscal policies to help central banks fight inflation. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-IMF-GLOBAL FINANCIAL STABILITY REPORT

(230413) -- WASHINGTON, April 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tobias Adrian, director of the IMF's Monetary and Capital Markets Department, speaks at a press briefing in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 11, 2023. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday urged fiscal policymakers to adopt tighter fiscal policies to help central banks fight inflation. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-IMF-GLOBAL FINANCIAL STABILITY REPORT

(230413) -- WASHINGTON, April 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tobias Adrian (2nd L), director of the IMF's Monetary and Capital Markets Department, speaks at a press briefing in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 11, 2023. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday urged fiscal policymakers to adopt tighter fiscal policies to help central banks fight inflation. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON-IMF-GLOBAL FINANCIAL STABILITY REPORT

(230413) -- WASHINGTON, April 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tobias Adrian, director of the IMF's Monetary and Capital Markets Department, speaks at a press briefing in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 11, 2023. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday urged fiscal policymakers to adopt tighter fiscal policies to help central banks fight inflation. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Egypt's central bank releases main indexes for financial inclusion for 2022

STORY: Egypt's central bank releases main indexes for financial inclusion for 2022 DATELINE: April 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Shots of an infographic issued by Egypt's central bank and CBE headquarters in Cairo 2. Shots of bank clients served at a bank 3. Shots of several banks 4. Shots of a post office STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) released on Saturday main indexes for financial inclusion for year 2022. According to a statement issued by the bank, such indexes contribute to following upon the development of services and financial products. The move aims to promote sustainable growth and economic stability in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt Vision 2030, the statement added. Tangible progress was made in financial inclusion rates during the period between 2016-2022 with a 147% growth rate. The total ownership of transactional accounts (bank accounts, Egypt Post accounts, mobile wallets, and prepaid cards) is 42.3 mill

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Türkiye's currency woes grow as elections approach

STORY: Türkiye's currency woes grow as elections approach DATELINE: March 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:55 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish flag 2. various of past elections in Türkiye (file) 3. various of earthquakes in Türkiye 4. various of Turkish central bank 5. various of Turkish lira 6. various of Turkish central bank 7. various of Turkish lira and U.S. dollar 8. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): ENVER ERKAN, Chief Economist at Istanbul's Dinamik Investment Securities STORYLINE: The ailing Turkish currency is under renewed pressure in the run-up to general elections set for mid-May as the financial cost of the devastating earthquakes is weighing on the country. The twin earthquakes in February have claimed the lives of more than 50,000 people with a huge material loss estimated at some 104 billion U.S. dollars. Following relative stability, the Turkish lira dipped over 19 per dollar, and economists predict that it may continue to weaken throughout the year. The lira has lost some 70

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G20 finance ministers, central bank governors conclude meeting with chair's summary

STORY: G20 finance ministers, central bank governors conclude meeting with chair's summary DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of flags of G20 countries and other organizations flying outside meeting venue 3. various of Indian Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman and Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das STORYLINE: The G20 finance ministers and central bank governors on Saturday reiterated their commitment to enhancing international policy cooperation and steering the global economy towards securing strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth. They also stressed the need for well-calibrated monetary, fiscal, financial, and structural policies to promote growth and maintain macroeconomic as well as financial stability globally. Besides, they recognized the urgency to address debt vulnerabilities in low and middle-income countries, and declared that strengthening multilateral coordination by

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Türkiye's central bank cuts policy rate by 50 bps

STORY: Türkiye's central bank cuts policy rate by 50 bps DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Türkiye's central bank 2. various of people in the market 3. aerial views of earthquakes in Turkey STORYLINE: Türkiye's central bank delivered an interest rate cut Thursday from 9 percent to 8.5 percent amid high inflation and in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. "It has become even more important to keep financial conditions supportive to preserve the growth momentum in industrial production and the positive trend in employment after the earthquake," the bank said in a statement. The current monetary policy stance after the measured reduction is adequate to support the necessary recovery in the aftermath of the earthquake by maintaining price stability and financial stability, said the statement. While the earthquake is expected to affect economic activity in the near term, it is anticipated that it will not have a permanent impact on the

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Report released on U.S. hegemony and its perils

STORY: Report released on U.S. hegemony and its perils DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:54 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in the U.S. 2. various of U.S. military (file) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JAIME TAMAYO, Expert on international relations, University of Guadalajara in Mexico 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MIR MOHAMMAD ALI KHAN, Former investment banker at Wall Street STORYLINE: A report recently released seeks to expose the U.S. abuse of hegemony in the political, military, economic, financial, technological and cultural fields, by presenting the relevant facts. It also aims to draw greater international attention to the perils of the U.S. practices to world peace and stability and the well-being of all peoples. According to the report, since becoming the world's most powerful country, the United States has acted more boldly to interfere in the internal affai

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Tunisia to phase out subsidies for refined oil products

STORY: Tunisia to phase out subsidies for refined oil products DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:00 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a gas station in Tunis STORYLINE: The Tunisian government announced Saturday that it would gradually cancel subsidies for gasoline and diesel, and by the end of 2023, the prices of refined oil products in Tunisia will be synchronized with the international market. In 2022, due to the high oil price in the international market, the Tunisian government provided high subsidies for imported refined oil in order to maintain domestic stability, which caused a huge financial burden for the country. Last year, the prices of refined oil products in Tunisia increased by about 20 percent. However, the current prices of refined oil products are still significantly lower than that in the international market. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

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BOJ refrains from fresh easing steps

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa gives a press conference at the BOJ head office in Tokyo on June 15, 2012. The central bank refrained from taking additional monetary easing steps ahead of the Greek election that could rattle financial markets depending on its outcome, while vowing to do its utmost to ensure the stability of Japan's financial system.

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Japan finance minister Azumi at G-20

CANNES, France - Japanese Finance Minister Jun Azumi speaks to reporters in Cannes, France, on Nov. 3, 2011, after a finance ministers' meeting held on the fringes of a G-20 summit. He indicated that he had urged European nations at the meeting to strengthen the European Financial Stability Facility. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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EFSF's Regling in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Klaus Regling (C), chief executive officer of the European Financial Stability Facility, heads for a meeting with Japan's Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs Takehiko Nakao on Oct. 31, 2011, at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo. Regling said after the meeting that Nakao assured him of Tokyo's continued purchase of rescue bonds issued by the eurozone bailout fund in ''the same way as the last 10 months.''

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Details of eurozone stability mechanism to come in few weeks

TOKYO, Japan - Jean-Claude Juncker, chairman of the Eurogroup forum of eurozone finance ministers, speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on May 20, 2010. Juncker, also prime minister and finance minister of Luxembourg, said a financial stability mechanism for the eurozone will be ready in a few weeks.

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Financial services chief upbeat on new deposit insurance system

TOKYO, Japan - Financial Services Minister Tatsuya Ito speaks in an interview with Kyodo News on March 28. He expressed confidence in the smooth introduction of a refund guarantee limit on liquid deposits from April 1, noting stability in the financial system. ''The financial system is stable as a whole. We are in a situation that we can end the blanket deposit refund guarantee as scheduled,'' Ito said.

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Fukui vows to act to ensure market stability in Iraq war

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Toshihiko Fukui speaks at a news conference at his office March 20. He said the central bank will act in a timely and appropriate manner to ensure stability in financial markets during and after the U.S.-led war on Iraq.

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IMF chief urges Japan to strengthen financial system

TOKYO, Japan - Financial Services Minister Hakuo Yanagisawa (L) shakes hands with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Horst Koehler at the Yanagisawa's office in Tokyo on May 29. During talks with Yanagishawa, Koehler urged Japan to strengthen its financial system to contribute to the stability of the international financial system.

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-LEADERS-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE-PRESS-MEETING (CN)

(221210) -- HEFEI, Dec. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets the press jointly with President of the World Bank Group David Malpass, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Mathias Cormann, Chairman of the Financial Stability Board Klaas Knot, and Changhee Lee, special representative of Director-General Gilbert Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, after holding the seventh "1+6" Roundtable in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-LEADERS-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE-PRESS-MEETING (CN)

(221210) -- HEFEI, Dec. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and leaders of the six major international economic organizations pose for a group photo in front of the Guest-Greeting Pine on Huangshan Mountain, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met the press jointly with President of the World Bank Group David Malpass, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Mathias Cormann, Chairman of the Financial Stability Board Klaas Knot, and Changhee Lee, special representative of Director-General Gilbert Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, after holding the seventh "1+6" Roundtable in the city of Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province on Friday. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-LEADERS-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE-PRESS-MEETING (CN)

(221210) -- HEFEI, Dec. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets the press jointly with President of the World Bank Group David Malpass, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Mathias Cormann, Chairman of the Financial Stability Board Klaas Knot, and Changhee Lee, special representative of Director-General Gilbert Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, after holding the seventh "1+6" Roundtable in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(221209) -- HEFEI, Dec. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks during the seventh "1+6" Roundtable with President David Malpass of the World Bank Group, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the World Trade Organization, Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, Secretary-General Mathias Cormann of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Chairman Klaas Knot of the Financial Stability Board, in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(221209) -- HEFEI, Dec. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks during the seventh "1+6" Roundtable with President David Malpass of the World Bank Group, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the World Trade Organization, Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, Secretary-General Mathias Cormann of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Chairman Klaas Knot of the Financial Stability Board, in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(221209) -- HEFEI, Dec. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang poses for a group photo before the seventh "1+6" Roundtable with President David Malpass of the World Bank Group, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the World Trade Organization, Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, Secretary-General Mathias Cormann of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Chairman Klaas Knot of the Financial Stability Board, in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

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CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(221209) -- HEFEI, Dec. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks during the seventh "1+6" Roundtable with President David Malpass of the World Bank Group, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the World Trade Organization, Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, Secretary-General Mathias Cormann of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Chairman Klaas Knot of the Financial Stability Board, in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)