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Doug Ford Attends First Minister Meeting - Toronto

Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade of Ontario, speaks as Ontario Premier Doug Ford and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt look on, at a press conference in Toronto on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Doug Ford Attends First Minister Meeting - Toronto

Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to the media as Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation of Ontario, and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt, look on at a press conference in Toronto on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India's main opposition party unveils manifesto for general elections

STORY: India's main opposition party unveils manifesto for general elections SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. shots of India gate 2. shots of headquarters of the Indian National Congress (INC) party STORYLINE: India's main opposition party the Indian National Congress (INC) has unveiled its manifesto for the forthcoming 2024 general elections, focusing on key pillars of "work," "wealth," and "welfare." In a ceremony held in Delhi, INC President Mallikarjun Kharge, accompanied by ex-presidents of INC Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, highlighted crucial aspects of the manifesto. With a keen emphasis on job creation, the party manifesto has pledged to generate employment opportunities and ensure sustainable growth across sectors. Additionally, the promise to conduct a national caste census underscores their commitment to addressing social inequalities comprehensively. Another key feature of the manifesto is the ambitious

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

(240302) -- LAGOS, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Employees operate at a workshop of a personal care product company in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, March 1, 2024. Jointly founded by Chinese companies and the Lagos state government, the Lekki Free Trade Zone started construction in 2006. After 18 years of development, the zone has been gaining momentum in the socio-economic drive of Nigeria, significantly accelerating the process of industrialization and job creation. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

(240302) -- LAGOS, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Employees work at a workshop of an electric equipment company in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, March 1, 2024. Jointly founded by Chinese companies and the Lagos state government, the Lekki Free Trade Zone started construction in 2006. After 18 years of development, the zone has been gaining momentum in the socio-economic drive of Nigeria, significantly accelerating the process of industrialization and job creation. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

(240302) -- LAGOS, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aerial drone photo taken on March 1, 2024 shows the entrance to the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria. Jointly founded by Chinese companies and the Lagos state government, the Lekki Free Trade Zone started construction in 2006. After 18 years of development, the zone has been gaining momentum in the socio-economic drive of Nigeria, significantly accelerating the process of industrialization and job creation. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

(240302) -- LAGOS, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An employee processes audio system parts at a workshop in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, March 1, 2024. Jointly founded by Chinese companies and the Lagos state government, the Lekki Free Trade Zone started construction in 2006. After 18 years of development, the zone has been gaining momentum in the socio-economic drive of Nigeria, significantly accelerating the process of industrialization and job creation. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

(240302) -- LAGOS, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Employees work at a steel mill in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, March 1, 2024. Jointly founded by Chinese companies and the Lagos state government, the Lekki Free Trade Zone started construction in 2006. After 18 years of development, the zone has been gaining momentum in the socio-economic drive of Nigeria, significantly accelerating the process of industrialization and job creation. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

(240302) -- LAGOS, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Aerial drone photo taken on March 1, 2024 shows a view of the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria. Jointly founded by Chinese companies and the Lagos state government, the Lekki Free Trade Zone started construction in 2006. After 18 years of development, the zone has been gaining momentum in the socio-economic drive of Nigeria, significantly accelerating the process of industrialization and job creation. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI FREE TRADE ZONE

(240302) -- LAGOS, March 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Employees operate at a workshop of a personal care product company in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, March 1, 2024. Jointly founded by Chinese companies and the Lagos state government, the Lekki Free Trade Zone started construction in 2006. After 18 years of development, the zone has been gaining momentum in the socio-economic drive of Nigeria, significantly accelerating the process of industrialization and job creation. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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King Felipe Attends The CEPYME Awards - Madrid

The Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, Carlos Cuerpo (left), and King Felipe VI (right) during the Awards Ceremony of the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CEPYME), at the Reina Sofia National Museum of Art, on January 29, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The awards promote social recognition of the figure of the small and medium-sized entrepreneur and the self-employed and publicize their contribution to economic and social progress and job creation. In this edition the awards are called in twelve categories. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends The CEPYME Awards - Madrid

Family photo of those attending the awards ceremony of the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CEPYME), at the Reina Sofia National Museum of Art, on January 29, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The awards promote social recognition of the figure of the small and medium-sized entrepreneur and the self-employed and publicize their contribution to economic and social progress and job creation. In this edition the awards are called in twelve categories. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends The CEPYME Awards - Madrid

The president of the CEO Foundation, Fátima Báñez (2l), The Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, Carlos Cuerpo C, and King Felipe VI (2r) during the Awards Ceremony of the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CEPYME), at the Reina Sofia National Museum of Art, on January 29, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The awards promote social recognition of the figure of the small and medium-sized entrepreneur and the self-employed and publicize their contribution to economic and social progress and job creation. In this edition the awards are called in twelve categories. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends The CEPYME Awards - Madrid

(L-R) The Minister of Economy, Commerce and Enterprise, Carlos Corpo and King Felipe VI (C) during the Awards Ceremony of the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CEPYME), at the Reina Sofia National Museum of Art, on January 29, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The awards promote social recognition of the figure of the small and medium-sized entrepreneur and the self-employed and publicize their contribution to economic and social progress and job creation. In this edition the awards are called in twelve categories. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends The CEPYME Awards - Madrid

The Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, Carlos Cuerpo (left), and King Felipe VI (right) during the Awards Ceremony of the Spanish Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CEPYME), at the Reina Sofia National Museum of Art, on January 29, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. The awards promote social recognition of the figure of the small and medium-sized entrepreneur and the self-employed and publicize their contribution to economic and social progress and job creation. In this edition the awards are called in twelve categories. Photo by Marta Fernández Jara / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese-built commercial center in Tanzania spurs job creation, economic growth

STORY: Chinese-built commercial center in Tanzania spurs job creation, economic growth SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Dar es Salaam CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center project under construction 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG XIANGYU, General Manager with East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center (EACLC) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CAROLINE AMOR, Sales team leader at EACLC STORYLINE: A Chinese-built commercial and logistics center is slated to commence trial operations in July 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's commercial hub. It has created thousands of jobs for the local people and is anticipated to drive the economic growth of the East African nation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG XIANGYU, General Manager with East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center (EACLC) "Well, this project promotes cooperation between China and Tanzania in several ways. Firstly, it provides a platform for Chinese and Tanzanian bu

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Spanish employers group concerns over "loss of dynamism" in job creation

STORY: Spanish employers group concerns over "loss of dynamism" in job creation DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets view of Spain 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ROSA SANTOS, Director of Employment, Diversity and Social Protection of the CEOE 3. various of streets view of Spain 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ROSA SANTOS, Director of Employment, Diversity and Social Protection of the CEOE STORYLINE: Spain's main employers' group, the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE), has expressed concern over the "loss of dynamism" in job creation in August, which could worsen in the autumn. The number of new jobs fell by 185,385 and the number of unemployed rose by 24,826 in August, the first increase since February. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ROSA SANTOS, Director of Employment, Diversity and Social Protection of the CEOE "In short, this greater drop in new employment confirms the loss of dynamism in job creation that we had been warning abou

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BRI has brought positive changes to world: Argentine experts

STORY: BRI has brought positive changes to world: Argentine experts DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Buenos Aires CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of hydropower project construction site in Argentina 2. various of 300MW Cauchari solar farm project in Argentina 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): SEBASTIAN SCHULZ, Researcher at National University of La Plata, Argentina 4. various of employees of Cauchari solar farm project 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): CARLA OLIVA, Coordinator of China-Argentina study group at National University of Rosario, Argentina 6. various of 300MW Cauchari solar farm project in Argentina 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): GABRIEL MERINO, Adjunct researcher at National Scientific and Technical Research Council of Argentina 8. various of hydropower project construction site in Argentina STORYLINE: This year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has contributed to economic development, job creation and improvement of people's livelihoo

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Human capital development critical to achieving inclusive growth in Africa, declare African leaders

STORY: Human capital development critical to achieving inclusive growth in Africa, declare African leaders DATELINE: July 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants in the summit STORYLINE: African heads of state on Wednesday said that human capital development is critical to achieving sustainable, resilient and inclusive growth in Africa. In a declaration read by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the end of a two-day Africa Human Capital Heads of State Summit, the leaders said that investment in human beings through quality education, health care nutrition, job creation and skills development is necessary for improved social and economic outcomes. The declaration acknowledged that human capital development in Africa requires much-coordinated financing and efforts to strengthen quantity, efficiency and impact of investment in people. The declaration, called the Dar es Salaam Declaration, pledged to prioritize education and

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India's unemployment rate hits 4-month high in April

STORY: India's unemployment rate hits 4-month high in April DATELINE: May 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of New Delhi 3. various of laborers waiting for work STORYLINE: India's unemployment rate reached a four-month high in April at 8.11 percent, up from 7.8 percent in March, according to the latest data from the economic research house Center for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). While rural unemployment decreased marginally to 7.34 percent in April from 7.47 percent in March, urban unemployment increased to 9.81 percent from 8.51 percent during the same period. Despite the increase in the unemployment rate, more jobs were created in April, particularly in rural areas. Around 22.1 million jobs were created in April, with a job creation rate of 94.6 percent in rural areas and 54.8 percent in urban areas. The data underscore the ongoing challenge facing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government as it grapples with the need to

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Zambian president says industrial harmony vital for economic growth, job creation

STORY: Zambian president says industrial harmony vital for economic growth, job creation DATELINE: May 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:15 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Labor Day event 2. various of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema giving a speech 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, Zambian President 4. various of the Labor Day event 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, Zambian President 6. various of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema giving a speech 7. various of the Labor Day event 8. various of Peneyambeko Alina Munkawa giving a speech 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PENEYAMBEKO ALINA MUNKAWA, Officer-in-Charge at the International Labor Organization (ILO) office in Zambia 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BRENDA TAMBATAMBA, Minister of labor and social security in Zambia 11. various of the Labor Day event STORYLINE: Zambia on Monday joined the rest of the world in commemorating this year's International Workers' Day, also known as Labor Day, with President Ha

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Agriculture, education and green transition to lead future job growth: WEF managing director

STORY: Agriculture, education and green transition to lead future job growth: WEF managing director DATELINE: May 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAADIA ZAHIDI, WEF managing director 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAADIA ZAHIDI, WEF managing director 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SAADIA ZAHIDI, WEF managing director 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SAADIA ZAHIDI, WEF managing director STORYLINE: The global job market is set to change significantly over the next four years, according to a report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Monday. The WEF's "Future of Jobs Report 2023" warns that high inflation, slower economic growth and supply shortages pose the greatest risk to job growth. Increasing use of technology and digitization will cause significant labor market churn, although there will be an overall net positive in job creation, the report adds. Saadia Zahidi, WEF managing d

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China's modernization drive very impressive, says Turkish expert

STORY: China's modernization drive very impressive, says Turkish expert DATELINE: May 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guven Sak working 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): GUVEN SAK, Managing director, Economic Policy Research Foundation of Türkiye 3. various of China STORYLINE: A Turkish economist has said that China's long-term plan towards modernization has proven successful and the result is very impressive. Guven Sak, managing director of the Economic Policy Research Foundation of Türkiye (TEPAV), an Ankara-based think tank, made the remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua. He said that China's modernization has changed the global political and economic landscape, and provides inspiration for other nations, especially developing ones, including Türkiye. SOUNDBITE (English): GUVEN SAK, Managing director, Economic Policy Research Foundation of Türkiye "China had an impressive performance in terms of growth, job creation, and structural transformation in the l

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Spain's unemployment rate falls in 2022 despite difficult year

STORY: Spain's unemployment rate falls in 2022 despite difficult year DATELINE: Jan. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of different kind of jobs in Spain STORYLINE: Spain ended 2022 with 2,837,653 people registered as unemployed, the least since 2007, according to data published by the Ministry of Labor and Social Economy on Wednesday. The Ministry confirmed that the number of people registered as out of work fell by 43,727 during December, leading to a total fall of 268,252 over the year. Despite the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and rising energy prices, 2022 was also a good year for job creation, with 471,360 new jobs created. Spain ended the year with a record of 20,296,217 people affiliated to its social security system. "The latest data of affiliation to the social security system shows that the year that just ended has been very positive for employment, despite the complicated international situation," commented Jose Luis Escriva, the Minister for

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Purported "STAP cells" likely came from embryonic stem cells

TOKYO, Japan - Haruko Obokata, then a researcher with the Riken research institute, announces the creation of the "STAP cells," claimed to be capable of developing into any type of tissue, in Kobe, western Japan, in this file photo taken in January 2014. A panel under the government-backed institute said Dec. 26, 2014, that the STAP cells that Obokata claimed to have created were likely cells generated from embryonic stem cells. Obokata left her job at Riken on Dec. 21.

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Miyazawa pushes for job-creation extra budget

TOKYO, Japan - Finance Minister Kiichi Miyazawa makes a policy speech at the House of Representatives on July 12, urging the Diet to swiftly enact a 519.8 billion yen extra budget aimed at financing the creation of more than 700,000 new jobs and combating record unemployment. Behind Miyazazwa is Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi.

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- On-board inspector Faustine Tanui checks equipments on a Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passenger train, July 29, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Train crew Fionah communicates with passengers on a Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passenger train, July 29, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Signal workers Daniel Kibe (L) and Patrick Mburu check signal equipments at Mombas Terminus Station in Mombasa, Kenya, July 27, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Station attendant Peter Mwadime works at Mombasa Terminus Station in Mombasa, Kenya, July 27, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mark works in the kitchen of a Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passenger train, July 29, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Train conductor Joseph Mwangi waits for confirmation of departure information at Mtito Andei Station on the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, Kenya, July 29, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Passenger train inspector Cheruiyot Kiptoo Steve checks equipments on a Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passenger train, July 29, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mercy Gesare cleans the aisle on a Mombasa-Nairobi Railway passenger train, July 29, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Announcer David Mwangi Ndungu works at Mombasa Terminus Station in Mombasa, Kenya, July 27, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan drivers John Pius (L) and Brian Kemboi confirm safety with platform staff at Ngong station in Kajiado, Kenya, March 25, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mombasa Terminus station master Cosmas Makewa (R) and passenger transportation director Peterson Njeru Gitonga work in an office in Mombasa, Kenya, July 27, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ticketing clerk Agnes sells tickets at Mombasa Terminus Station in Mombasa, Kenya, July 27, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Mombasa Terminus station master Cosmas Makewa (R) talks to security inspectors at the station in Mombasa, Kenya, July 27, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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KENYA-MOMBASA-NAIROBI-RAILWAY-NEW JOBS-5TH ANNIVERSARY

(220807) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Passenger attendant Monicah Chepkemboi guides a passenger to take the elevator at Mombasa Terminus Station in Mombasa, Kenya, July 27, 2022. Launched on May 31, 2017, the 480 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), financed mainly by China and constructed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), has fostered job creation for local people. Afristar, the company operating the SGR, has employed Kenyans in 123 railway professions which fall under 5 railway departments, including railway transportation, locomotive, track, signal, and rolling stock. As of July 31, there are currently 1,359 employees working at Afristar, among them 1,049 are Kenyan employees. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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Zambia launches program to enhance investment in water sector

STORY: Zambia launches program to enhance investment in water sector DATELINE: July 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, Zambian President 3. various of the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEFA SACKO, AU Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture 5. various of a video about the program STORYLINE: Zambia on Saturday launched a water investment program aimed at enhancing investment in the water and sanitation sectors for the benefit of people. The Zambia Water Investment Program is an offshoot of the Africa Water Investment Program (AIP) adopted by the Assembly of the African Union (AU) as part of program for infrastructure development in Africa in 2021. The objectives of the project include transforming and improving the investment outlook for water security and sustainable sanitation, enhancing job creation through gender-sensitive investments in water security and ensuring that the coun

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Tunisia holds Artisanal Creation exhibition to promote traditional handicraft industry

STORY: Tunisia holds Artisanal Creation exhibition to promote traditional handicraft industry DATELINE: March 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: The Artisanal Creation exhibition is being held at the Kram Exhibition Center in Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. Organized by the Tunisian Tourism Ministry, the event is attended by more than 800 exhibitors from all over the country with their handicrafts including leather products, bronzes, jewelry, food, spices, cosmetics and household items. The traditional handicraft industry is an important industry in Tunisia with an output value accounting for 4 percent of the country's GDP. It also plays an important role in job creation, absorbing 350,000 employees in the industry. Due to COVID-19, the tourism and handicraft industries have been greatly affected. The Tunisian Tourism Ministry plans to improve the professional skills of the handicraft practitioners as well as the product quality,

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RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE GARMENT FACTORY-JOB CREATION

(220202) -- KIGALI, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rwandan people work in Chinese garment factory Pink Mango C&D products in Kigali, Rwanda, on Jan. 28, 2022. Chinese garment factory Pink Mango C&D products has transformed the lives of local Rwandans through job creation and improved household income. (Photo by Huang Wanqing/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese garment factory provides employment, skills upgrade to local Rwandans

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RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE GARMENT FACTORY-JOB CREATION

(220202) -- KIGALI, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Rwandan woman works in Chinese garment factory Pink Mango C&D products in Kigali, Rwanda, on Jan. 28, 2022. Chinese garment factory Pink Mango C&D products has transformed the lives of local Rwandans through job creation and improved household income. (Photo by Huang Wanqing/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese garment factory provides employment, skills upgrade to local Rwandans

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RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE GARMENT FACTORY-JOB CREATION

(220202) -- KIGALI, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rwandan people work in Chinese garment factory Pink Mango C&D products in Kigali, Rwanda, on Jan. 28, 2022. Chinese garment factory Pink Mango C&D products has transformed the lives of local Rwandans through job creation and improved household income. (Photo by Huang Wanqing/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese garment factory provides employment, skills upgrade to local Rwandans

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RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE GARMENT FACTORY-JOB CREATION

(220202) -- KIGALI, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Rwandan man works in Chinese garment factory Pink Mango C&D products in Kigali, Rwanda, on Jan. 28, 2022. Chinese garment factory Pink Mango C&D products has transformed the lives of local Rwandans through job creation and improved household income. (Photo by Huang Wanqing/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese garment factory provides employment, skills upgrade to local Rwandans

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RWANDA-KIGALI-CHINESE GARMENT FACTORY-JOB CREATION

(220202) -- KIGALI, Feb. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Rwandan woman works in Chinese garment factory Pink Mango C&D products in Kigali, Rwanda, on Jan. 28, 2022. Chinese garment factory Pink Mango C&D products has transformed the lives of local Rwandans through job creation and improved household income. (Photo by Huang Wanqing/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese garment factory provides employment, skills upgrade to local Rwandans

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Purported "STAP cells" likely came from embryonic stem cells

TOKYO, Japan - Haruko Obokata, then a researcher with the Riken research institute, announces the creation of the "STAP cells," claimed to be capable of developing into any type of tissue, in Kobe, western Japan, in this file photo taken in January 2014. A panel under the government-backed institute said Dec. 26, 2014, that the STAP cells that Obokata claimed to have created were likely cells generated from embryonic stem cells. Obokata left her job at Riken on Dec. 21. (Kyodo)

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WTO, Japan say protectionism not solution to growth, job creation

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and World Trade Organization Director General Roberto Azevedo shake hands in Tokyo on May 22, 2017. Japan and the WTO said that "protectionism is not a solution" for economic growth and job creation in a rare joint statement released to promote free trade and further strengthen the multilateral trade system. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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WTO, Japan say protectionism not solution to growth, job creation

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and World Trade Organization Director General Roberto Azevedo hold talks in Tokyo on May 22, 2017. Japan and the WTO said that "protectionism is not a solution" for economic growth and job creation in a rare joint statement released to promote free trade and further strengthen the multilateral trade system. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo