Conference to deepen exchanges on global prosperity held in Hong Kong

STORY: Conference to deepen exchanges on global prosperity held in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. various of Regina Ip, co-organizer of the summit, delivering a speech STORYLINE: The Global Prosperity Summit 2024, an international event dedicated to nongovernmental dialogues on geopolitical issues, is being held in Hong Kong. The conference, running from Monday to Wednesday, draws leaders and experts in science and technology, international relations and sustainable development to discuss responses to some of the most pressing global challenges. "Cooperation, rather than de-globalization, is the only way realistic forward for the global economy -- and global progress in general," John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said while addressing the welcome dinner on Monday. "We have decided to hold a conference on global prosper

Biden touts progress on economy, immigration despite wide disapproval

STORY: Biden touts progress on economy, immigration despite wide disapproval SHOOTING TIME: March 7, 2024 DATELINE: March 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Biden preparing to deliver the State of the Union address 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KATIE BRITT, Republican Senator 5. various of Biden departing after delivering the State of the Union address STORYLINE: In a highly partisan State of the Union address Thursday night, U.S. President Joe Biden launched a scorching attack on Donald Trump, his presumptive rival in the November election, and touted his achievements on issues such as inflation and immigration. With Biden's approval ratings lingering below 40 percent for months, his remarks likely won't resonate with most Americans, who are dismayed by still high prices, an uncertain economy, a border crisis, and geopolitical conflicts, among o

WEF annual meeting to address divisions in face of multiple crises

STORY: WEF annual meeting to address divisions in face of multiple crises DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: DAVOS, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting STORYLINE: The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting opened on Monday in Davos, Switzerland, aiming to address divisions and fragmentation in face of multiple crises. Ahead of the annual meeting, Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the WEF, said the manifold political, economic, and social forces are creating increased fragmentation on a global and national level. He stressed the need to reinforce cooperation between the government and business sectors. Under the theme of "Cooperation in a Fragmented World," the annual meeting will focus on solutions and public-private cooperation to tackle the world's most pressing challenges. World leaders will discuss issues including energy, climate, nature, economy, technology, society, health, and geopolitical cooperatio

Biden's visit to East Asia expected to increase geopolitical instability: South Korean expert

STORY: Biden's visit to East Asia expected to increase geopolitical instability: South Korean expert DATELINE: May 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Korean): WOO SUKEUN, Head of Institute of East Asian Studies of Korea STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday began a four-day visit to South Korea and Japan. It is his first trip to Asia as president. Woo Sukeun, head of the Institute of East Asian Studies of Korea, told Xinhua that Biden's visit to East Asia is obviously intended to win over allies such as South Korea and Japan to confront China. According to Woo, issues to be discussed during Biden's visit are expected to increase geopolitical instability in the region, which will harm the region's long-term and common interests. SOUNDBITE (Korean): WOO SUKEUN, Head of Institute of East Asian Studies of Korea "I think it (Biden's visit to South Korea) is a typical visit with American intentions. It also proves that South Korea and Japan are necessa

Mongolia kicks off forum for economic revival

STORY: Mongolia kicks off forum for economic revival DATELINE: April 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum STORYLINE: The 2022 Mongolia Economic Forum kicked off here on Thursday, with the aim of putting Mongolia's economy on a path of renewal and recovery through public-private partnerships. Hundreds of representatives from government, private sector, civil society and academia are participating in the two-day forum to discuss the pressing issues in the country's each sector. "A very difficult crisis between Russia and Ukraine that began on Feb. 24 has become one of the most pressing geopolitical challenges for the world. This is a blow to the economies of countries that have just been recovering from the two-year pandemic and to the positive outlook of the world's banking and financial institutions on economic growth," Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene told the opening ceremony of the forum. "Now, we are also facing