Russia's flagship forum kicks off in St. Petersburg

STORY: Russia's flagship forum kicks off in St. Petersburg SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum STORYLINE: The 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) opened in St. Petersburg on Wednesday with the participation of delegates from 139 countries and regions. The forum is held under the theme of "The Formation of New Areas of Growth as the Cornerstone of a Multipolar World." It will focus on key economic issues facing Russia, emerging markets, and the world. In his congratulatory message to the forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said "Russia is open to constructive dialogue and interaction with its partners and is willing to work together to solve the economic, social, scientific and technological problems of our time." The four-day forum will feature more than 400 business events including seminars, dialogues and panel discussions, covering topics ranging from world ec

ASEAN, dialogue partners welcome N. Korea's denuclearization moves

ASEAN, dialogue partners welcome N. Korea's denuclearization moves

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso (R), U.S. assistant secretary of state foe East Asian and Pacific affairs Christopher Hill (C) and U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney (R) walk into a room for an ASEAN Regional Forum dinner in Manila on Aug. 1. Foreign ministers and representatives from 16 Asia-Pacific nations and their four dialogue partners welcomed North Korea's moves so far toward denuclearization, a Japanese official said.

ASEAN, dialogue partners welcome N. Korea's denuclearization mov

ASEAN, dialogue partners welcome N. Korea's denuclearization mov

MANILA, Philippines - Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso (R), U.S. assistant secretary of state foe East Asian and Pacific affairs Christopher Hill (C) and U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney (R) walk into a room for an ASEAN Regional Forum dinner in Manila on Aug. 1. Foreign ministers and representatives from 16 Asia-Pacific nations and their four dialogue partners welcomed North Korea's moves so far toward denuclearization, a Japanese official said. (Kyodo)