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Illustration Self-Service Electric Bike - Monaco

The bicycle service in the Principality of Monaco called MonaBike, is an automated system of electrically assisted bicycle stations, offered by the Prince's Government of Monaco. This offer is part of a policy of action in favor of the reduction of greenhouse gases, the improvement of shared mobility and the living environment of the Principality. May 10, 2023. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Self-Service Electric Bike - Monaco

The bicycle service in the Principality of Monaco called MonaBike, is an automated system of electrically assisted bicycle stations, offered by the Prince's Government of Monaco. This offer is part of a policy of action in favor of the reduction of greenhouse gases, the improvement of shared mobility and the living environment of the Principality. May 10, 2023. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Self-Service Electric Bike - Monaco

The bicycle service in the Principality of Monaco called MonaBike, is an automated system of electrically assisted bicycle stations, offered by the Prince's Government of Monaco. This offer is part of a policy of action in favor of the reduction of greenhouse gases, the improvement of shared mobility and the living environment of the Principality. May 10, 2023. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Self-Service Electric Bike - Monaco

The bicycle service in the Principality of Monaco called MonaBike, is an automated system of electrically assisted bicycle stations, offered by the Prince's Government of Monaco. This offer is part of a policy of action in favor of the reduction of greenhouse gases, the improvement of shared mobility and the living environment of the Principality. May 10, 2023. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Self-Service Electric Bike - Monaco

The bicycle service in the Principality of Monaco called MonaBike, is an automated system of electrically assisted bicycle stations, offered by the Prince's Government of Monaco. This offer is part of a policy of action in favor of the reduction of greenhouse gases, the improvement of shared mobility and the living environment of the Principality. May 10, 2023. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Self-Service Electric Bike - Monaco

The bicycle service in the Principality of Monaco called MonaBike, is an automated system of electrically assisted bicycle stations, offered by the Prince's Government of Monaco. This offer is part of a policy of action in favor of the reduction of greenhouse gases, the improvement of shared mobility and the living environment of the Principality. May 10, 2023. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Self-Service Electric Bike - Monaco

The bicycle service in the Principality of Monaco called MonaBike, is an automated system of electrically assisted bicycle stations, offered by the Prince's Government of Monaco. This offer is part of a policy of action in favor of the reduction of greenhouse gases, the improvement of shared mobility and the living environment of the Principality. May 10, 2023. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Self-Service Electric Bike - Monaco

The bicycle service in the Principality of Monaco called MonaBike, is an automated system of electrically assisted bicycle stations, offered by the Prince's Government of Monaco. This offer is part of a policy of action in favor of the reduction of greenhouse gases, the improvement of shared mobility and the living environment of the Principality. May 10, 2023. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Environmental Improvement in China

ZHANGYE, CHINA - MAY 25, 2023 - Environmental volunteers and residents put 10,000 fish fry into the Heihe River in Zhangye City, Gansu province, May 25, 2023. In the past five years, Zhangye has released more than 1.2 million wild fish into the Heihe River Basin, more than 32 million grass carp, silver carp, bighead and other economic fish, restoring the fishery resources of the Heihe River Basin in the Qilian Mountain Conservation Area and promoting the ecological development of the Heihe River Basin.

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Environmental Improvement in China

ZHANGYE, CHINA - MAY 25, 2023 - Environmental volunteers and residents put 10,000 fish fry into the Heihe River in Zhangye City, Gansu province, May 25, 2023. In the past five years, Zhangye has released more than 1.2 million wild fish into the Heihe River Basin, more than 32 million grass carp, silver carp, bighead and other economic fish, restoring the fishery resources of the Heihe River Basin in the Qilian Mountain Conservation Area and promoting the ecological development of the Heihe River Basin.

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Environmental Improvement in China

ZHANGYE, CHINA - MAY 25, 2023 - Environmental volunteers and residents release naked carp in Sandaoban reservoir in Zhangye city, Gansu province, May 25, 2023. In the past five years, Zhangye has released more than 1.2 million wild fish into the Heihe River Basin, more than 32 million grass carp, silver carp, bighead and other economic fish, restoring the fishery resources of the Heihe River Basin in the Qilian Mountain Conservation Area and promoting the ecological development of the Heihe River Basin.

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Environmental Improvement in China

ZHANGYE, CHINA - MAY 25, 2023 - Environmental volunteers and residents release naked carp in Sandaoban reservoir in Zhangye city, Gansu province, May 25, 2023. In the past five years, Zhangye has released more than 1.2 million wild fish into the Heihe River Basin, more than 32 million grass carp, silver carp, bighead and other economic fish, restoring the fishery resources of the Heihe River Basin in the Qilian Mountain Conservation Area and promoting the ecological development of the Heihe River Basin.

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Environmental Improvement in China

ZHANGYE, CHINA - MAY 25, 2023 - Environmental volunteers distribute naked carp in a drainage basin in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, May 25, 2023. In the past five years, Zhangye has released more than 1.2 million wild fish into the Heihe River Basin, more than 32 million grass carp, silver carp, bighead and other economic fish, restoring the fishery resources of the Heihe River Basin in the Qilian Mountain Conservation Area and promoting the ecological development of the Heihe River Basin.

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Environmental Improvement in China

ZHANGYE, CHINA - MAY 25, 2023 - Environmental volunteers and residents walk in Sandaowan Reservoir area in Zhangye city, Gansu province, May 25, 2023. In the past five years, Zhangye has released more than 1.2 million wild fish into the Heihe River Basin, more than 32 million grass carp, silver carp, bighead and other economic fish, restoring the fishery resources of the Heihe River Basin in the Qilian Mountain Conservation Area and promoting the ecological development of the Heihe River Basin.

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Environmental Improvement in China

ZHANGYE, CHINA - MAY 25, 2023 - Environmental volunteers distribute naked carp in a drainage basin in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, May 25, 2023. In the past five years, Zhangye has released more than 1.2 million wild fish into the Heihe River Basin, more than 32 million grass carp, silver carp, bighead and other economic fish, restoring the fishery resources of the Heihe River Basin in the Qilian Mountain Conservation Area and promoting the ecological development of the Heihe River Basin.

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Environmental Improvement in China

ZHANGYE, CHINA - MAY 25, 2023 - Environmental volunteers and residents put 10,000 fish fry into the Heihe River in Zhangye City, Gansu province, May 25, 2023. In the past five years, Zhangye has released more than 1.2 million wild fish into the Heihe River Basin, more than 32 million grass carp, silver carp, bighead and other economic fish, restoring the fishery resources of the Heihe River Basin in the Qilian Mountain Conservation Area and promoting the ecological development of the Heihe River Basin.

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Environmental Improvement in China

ZHANGYE, CHINA - MAY 25, 2023 - Environmental volunteers and residents release naked carp in Sandaoban reservoir in Zhangye city, Gansu province, May 25, 2023. In the past five years, Zhangye has released more than 1.2 million wild fish into the Heihe River Basin, more than 32 million grass carp, silver carp, bighead and other economic fish, restoring the fishery resources of the Heihe River Basin in the Qilian Mountain Conservation Area and promoting the ecological development of the Heihe River Basin.

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Environmental Improvement in China

ZHANGYE, CHINA - MAY 25, 2023 - Environmental volunteers distribute naked carp in a drainage basin in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China, May 25, 2023. In the past five years, Zhangye has released more than 1.2 million wild fish into the Heihe River Basin, more than 32 million grass carp, silver carp, bighead and other economic fish, restoring the fishery resources of the Heihe River Basin in the Qilian Mountain Conservation Area and promoting the ecological development of the Heihe River Basin.

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Egypt adopts new bank rules to promote financial inclusion

STORY: Egypt adopts new bank rules to promote financial inclusion DATELINE: May 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Central Bank of Egypt 2. various of banks and ATMs in Egypt STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has introduced a new initiative that allows banks to open accounts without requiring a minimum deposit, Egypt's Al-Ahram newspaper reported on Sunday. In addition, the CBE is promoting the utilization of bank electronic wallets. According to the data of the CBE, the number of Egyptians holding Egypt Post accounts, mobile phone wallets, prepaid cards, and bank accounts combined has reached 42.3 million. This figure represents 64.8 percent of the Egyptian population above the age of 16, which amounts to 65.4 million citizens. The CBE reported last month a significant improvement in financial inclusion rates, which saw an 147 percent increase between 2016 and 2022. In 2022, the CBE launched its financial inclusion strategy for the p

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CHINA-HUBEI-SHISHOU-MILU DEER-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230520) -- SHISHOU, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 19, 2023 shows milu deer at Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in central China's Hubei Province. After years of efforts by protectors and continuous improvement of the local ecological environment, the population of milu deer at the nature reserve has increased rapidly. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-SHISHOU-MILU DEER-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230520) -- SHISHOU, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 19, 2023 shows milu deer at Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in central China's Hubei Province. After years of efforts by protectors and continuous improvement of the local ecological environment, the population of milu deer at the nature reserve has increased rapidly. (Xinhua/Hui Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-HUBEI-SHISHOU-MILU DEER-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230520) -- SHISHOU, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 19, 2023 shows milu deer at Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in central China's Hubei Province. After years of efforts by protectors and continuous improvement of the local ecological environment, the population of milu deer at the nature reserve has increased rapidly. (Xinhua/Hui Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-HUBEI-SHISHOU-MILU DEER-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230520) -- SHISHOU, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 19, 2023 shows milu deer at Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in central China's Hubei Province. After years of efforts by protectors and continuous improvement of the local ecological environment, the population of milu deer at the nature reserve has increased rapidly. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-SHISHOU-MILU DEER-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230520) -- SHISHOU, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 19, 2023 shows milu deer at Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in central China's Hubei Province. After years of efforts by protectors and continuous improvement of the local ecological environment, the population of milu deer at the nature reserve has increased rapidly. (Xinhua/Hui Xiaoyong)

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CHINA-HUBEI-SHISHOU-MILU DEER-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230520) -- SHISHOU, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 19, 2023 shows milu deer at Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in central China's Hubei Province. After years of efforts by protectors and continuous improvement of the local ecological environment, the population of milu deer at the nature reserve has increased rapidly. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-SHISHOU-MILU DEER-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230520) -- SHISHOU, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 19, 2023 shows milu deer at Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in central China's Hubei Province. After years of efforts by protectors and continuous improvement of the local ecological environment, the population of milu deer at the nature reserve has increased rapidly. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-SHISHOU-MILU DEER-CONSERVATION (CN)

(230520) -- SHISHOU, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 19, 2023 shows milu deer at Shishou Milu Deer National Nature Reserve in central China's Hubei Province. After years of efforts by protectors and continuous improvement of the local ecological environment, the population of milu deer at the nature reserve has increased rapidly. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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Environmental Improvement in China

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - MAY 18, 2023 - A worker inspects a photovoltaic power station overlooking Wangjiawan township in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province, May 18, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

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Environmental Improvement in China

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - MAY 18, 2023 - Photo taken on May 18, 2023 shows a photovoltaic power station on a barren hill north of Liujiayao village, Houjiamiao Town, Zhangjiakou city, North China's Hebei province. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

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Environmental Improvement in China

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - MAY 18, 2023 - Photo taken on May 18, 2023 shows a photovoltaic farm on a barren mountain in the north of Xishangou village, Jiajiaying town, Zhangjiakou city, North China's Hebei province. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

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Environmental Improvement in China

An aerial drone view shows an ecological tail reservoir for sewage treatment is seen in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, May 18, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

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Environmental Improvement in China

An aerial drone view shows the exterior view of a sewage treatment facility in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, May 18, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

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Environmental Improvement in China

An aerial drone view shows the ecological environment of a residential community is seen in Bazhou, Xinjiang Province, China, May 18, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

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Environmental Improvement in China

An aerial drone view shows the exterior view of a sewage treatment facility in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, May 18, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

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Environmental Improvement in China

An aerial drone view shows the ecological environment of a residential community is seen in Bazhou, Xinjiang Province, China, May 18, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

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Environmental Improvement in China

An aerial drone view shows an ecological tail reservoir for sewage treatment is seen in Bazhou, Xinjiang province, China, May 18, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-LINGANG SPECIAL AREA (CN)

(230516) -- SHANGHAI, May 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Citizens handle business at Shanghai's Pilot Free Trade Zone Lingang Special Area in east China's Shanghai, May 12, 2023. Since its establishment in 2019, Lingang Special Area has taken the improvement of business environment as an important task, making efforts to update the hardware and software facilities and personnel of the government affairs service center to better serve Shanghai-based enterprises. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-LINGANG SPECIAL AREA (CN)

(230516) -- SHANGHAI, May 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Citizens handle business at Shanghai's Pilot Free Trade Zone Lingang Special Area in east China's Shanghai, May 12, 2023. Since its establishment in 2019, Lingang Special Area has taken the improvement of business environment as an important task, making efforts to update the hardware and software facilities and personnel of the government affairs service center to better serve Shanghai-based enterprises. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-LINGANG SPECIAL AREA (CN)

(230516) -- SHANGHAI, May 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Citizens handle business at Shanghai's Pilot Free Trade Zone Lingang Special Area in east China's Shanghai, May 12, 2023. Since its establishment in 2019, Lingang Special Area has taken the improvement of business environment as an important task, making efforts to update the hardware and software facilities and personnel of the government affairs service center to better serve Shanghai-based enterprises. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-LINGANG SPECIAL AREA (CN)

(230516) -- SHANGHAI, May 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A citizen handles business at Shanghai's Pilot Free Trade Zone Lingang Special Area in east China's Shanghai, May 12, 2023. Since its establishment in 2019, Lingang Special Area has taken the improvement of business environment as an important task, making efforts to update the hardware and software facilities and personnel of the government affairs service center to better serve Shanghai-based enterprises. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-LINGANG SPECIAL AREA (CN)

(230516) -- SHANGHAI, May 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Citizens handle business at Shanghai's Pilot Free Trade Zone Lingang Special Area in east China's Shanghai, May 12, 2023. Since its establishment in 2019, Lingang Special Area has taken the improvement of business environment as an important task, making efforts to update the hardware and software facilities and personnel of the government affairs service center to better serve Shanghai-based enterprises. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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Malaysia's economy expands 5.6 pct in Q1 on steady domestic demand

STORY: Malaysia's economy expands 5.6 pct in Q1 on steady domestic demand DATELINE: May 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:41 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers and city street views 2. various of tourists at Saloma Bridge, Kuala Lumpur 3. various of Malacca City 4. various of Langkawi Island 5. various of beaches in Malaysia 6. various of Kuantan Port STORYLINE: The Malaysian economy expanded 5.6 percent year on year in the first quarter, driven mainly by domestic demand, official data showed Friday. The Malaysian Central Bank said in a statement that further improvement in the labor market, with strong growth in employment and continued expansion in wages, have supported private consumption spending. Meanwhile, investment activity was underpinned by capacity expansion and continued implementation of multi-year projects. Inbound tourism continued to recover, lifting services exports and partially offsetting the slower goods export growth. On the supply side,

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Kansai Electric apologizes over illegal information viewing

Kansai Electric Power Co. President Nozomu Mori (2nd from L) and other company executives bow at a press conference in Osaka on May 12, 2023, over the unauthorized viewing of customer information. Following the scandal, five Japanese utilities, including Kansai Electric, submitted their respective business improvement plans to the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry the same day.

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Kansai Electric apologizes over illegal information viewing

Kansai Electric Power Co. President Nozomu Mori attends a press conference in Osaka on May 12, 2023, over the unauthorized viewing of customer information. Following the scandal, five Japanese utilities, including Kansai Electric, submitted their respective business improvement plans to the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry the same day.

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China's economic recovery brings great hope to world economy: expert

STORY: China's economic recovery brings great hope to world economy: expert DATELINE: May 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views across China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Brazilian economist STORYLINE: A Brazilian expert said that China's economic growth in the first quarter of this year has been an outstanding result, and that China's economic recovery brings great hope that the world economy can stabilize. China's GDP grew 4.5 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2023, with major indicators showing an upward trend and improvement in market expectations. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Brazilian economist After the acceleration of the last quarter of 2022, the result for the first quarter of 2023 was an outstanding result compared to other big countries in the world. I attribute this better result of the Chinese economy to its government planning. These guidelines align with the government's objectives of creating m

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Italian consumer confidence reaches highest level in a year

STORY: Italian consumer confidence reaches highest level in a year DATELINE: April 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Italian consumers STORYLINE: Consumer confidence in Italy reached its highest level in more than a year in April, the government's main statistical entity (ISTAT) reported Thursday. ISTAT said its consumer confidence index rose for the third consecutive month in April, climbing to 105.5 from 105.1 a month earlier. This is the highest level since March 2022. "The positive trend in the index reflects the improvement in assessments of the general and current economic situation," ISTAT said. However, improvements in personal economic situations have been less robust, it added. Business confidence also climbed in April, rising to 110.5 from 110.1, but the components of that survey were mixed. Although respondents noted an improvement in the current economic climate, there was also a drop in confidence about future economic circumstances. The

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CHINA-HUNAN-YIYANG-DATONG LAKE-ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (CN)

(230422) -- YIYANG, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows a view of Datong Lake aquatic plants industrial demonstration park in Yiyang, central China's Hunan Province. Datong Lake, covering an area of 124,000 mu (about 8,266 hectares), was once heavily polluted due to disorderly aquaculture development. After the start of the ecological restoration work in 2018, Datong Lake has since then witnessed significant improvement in its water quality and economic returns. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-YIYANG-DATONG LAKE-ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (CN)

(230422) -- YIYANG, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows a view of Datong Lake aquatic plants industrial demonstration park in Yiyang, central China's Hunan Province. Datong Lake, covering an area of 124,000 mu (about 8,266 hectares), was once heavily polluted due to disorderly aquaculture development. After the start of the ecological restoration work in 2018, Datong Lake has since then witnessed significant improvement in its water quality and economic returns. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-YIYANG-DATONG LAKE-ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (CN)

(230422) -- YIYANG, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows workers collecting aquatic plants at Datong Lake aquatic plants industrial demonstration park in Yiyang, central China's Hunan Province. Datong Lake, covering an area of 124,000 mu (about 8,266 hectares), was once heavily polluted due to disorderly aquaculture development. After the start of the ecological restoration work in 2018, Datong Lake has since then witnessed significant improvement in its water quality and economic returns. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-YIYANG-DATONG LAKE-ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION (CN)

(230422) -- YIYANG, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers collect aquatic plants at Datong Lake aquatic plants industrial demonstration park in Yiyang, central China's Hunan Province, April 20, 2023. Datong Lake, covering an area of 124,000 mu (about 8,266 hectares), was once heavily polluted due to disorderly aquaculture development. After the start of the ecological restoration work in 2018, Datong Lake has since then witnessed significant improvement in its water quality and economic returns. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)