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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond hits 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield briefly hit 2.410 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Daily Life In Nuuk - Greenland

This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2026 shows the city center of Nuuk, capital of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Greenland, the world's largest island, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over defense and foreign policy. The United States maintains a military base on the island. Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland. Trump has accelerated his push to acquire the island. On Saturday, Trump announced that the United States would impose a 10 percent tariff from Feb. 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands and Finland, and raise the levy to 25 percent from the beginning of June unless a deal is reached for the United States to purchase the territory. Photo by Anders Kongshaug/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Nuuk - Greenland

This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2026 shows a mountain near Nuuk, capital of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Greenland, the world's largest island, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over defense and foreign policy. The United States maintains a military base on the island. Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland. Trump has accelerated his push to acquire the island. On Saturday, Trump announced that the United States would impose a 10 percent tariff from Feb. 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands and Finland, and raise the levy to 25 percent from the beginning of June unless a deal is reached for the United States to purchase the territory. Photo by Anders Kongshaug/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Nuuk - Greenland

This photo taken on Jan. 14, 2026 shows the city center of Nuuk, capital of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Greenland, the world's largest island, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over defense and foreign policy. The United States maintains a military base on the island. Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland. Trump has accelerated his push to acquire the island. On Saturday, Trump announced that the United States would impose a 10 percent tariff from Feb. 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands and Finland, and raise the levy to 25 percent from the beginning of June unless a deal is reached for the United States to purchase the territory. Photo by Anders Kongshaug/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Nuuk - Greenland

This photo taken on Jan. 14, 2026 shows the outskirt of Nuuk, capital of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Greenland, the world's largest island, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over defense and foreign policy. The United States maintains a military base on the island. Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland. Trump has accelerated his push to acquire the island. On Saturday, Trump announced that the United States would impose a 10 percent tariff from Feb. 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands and Finland, and raise the levy to 25 percent from the beginning of June unless a deal is reached for the United States to purchase the territory. Photo by Anders Kongshaug/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Nuuk - Greenland

This photo taken on Jan. 14, 2026 shows the Katuaq Cultural Center in Nuuk, capital of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Greenland, the world's largest island, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over defense and foreign policy. The United States maintains a military base on the island. Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland. Trump has accelerated his push to acquire the island. On Saturday, Trump announced that the United States would impose a 10 percent tariff from Feb. 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands and Finland, and raise the levy to 25 percent from the beginning of June unless a deal is reached for the United States to purchase the territory. Photo by Anders Kongshaug/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Nuuk - Greenland

This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2026 shows a Hercules aircraft belonged to the Danish Defense at the Nuuk Airport in Nuuk, capital of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark. Greenland, the world's largest island, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over defense and foreign policy. The United States maintains a military base on the island. Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland. Trump has accelerated his push to acquire the island. On Saturday, Trump announced that the United States would impose a 10 percent tariff from Feb. 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands and Finland, and raise the levy to 25 percent from the beginning of June unless a deal is reached for the United States to purchase the territory. Photo by Anders Kongshaug/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Nuuk - Greenland

A car is pictured on the outskirt of Nuuk, capital of Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, Jan. 16, 2026. Greenland, the world's largest island, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over defense and foreign policy. The United States maintains a military base on the island. Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland. Trump has accelerated his push to acquire the island. On Saturday, Trump announced that the United States would impose a 10 percent tariff from Feb. 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands and Finland, and raise the levy to 25 percent from the beginning of June unless a deal is reached for the United States to purchase the territory. Photo by Anders Kongshaug/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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VAT petition reached Riigikogu

28.08.2025, Tallinn. Food blogger and MasterChef Estonia winner Jana Guzanova called for VAT on food products to be dropped from 24 percent to 10 percent. Estonia is one of the only countries in the EU that does not have a reduced rate of VAT on food products. Her petition, launched on the Citizen Initiative Portal (rahvaalgatus.ee), was signed by over 98,000. The petition was presented to Riigikogu today. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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VAT petition reached Riigikogu

28.08.2025, Tallinn. Food blogger and MasterChef Estonia winner Jana Guzanova called for VAT on food products to be dropped from 24 percent to 10 percent. Estonia is one of the only countries in the EU that does not have a reduced rate of VAT on food products. Her petition, launched on the Citizen Initiative Portal (rahvaalgatus.ee), was signed by over 98,000. The petition was presented to Riigikogu today. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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VAT petition reached Riigikogu

28.08.2025, Tallinn. Food blogger and MasterChef Estonia winner Jana Guzanova called for VAT on food products to be dropped from 24 percent to 10 percent. Estonia is one of the only countries in the EU that does not have a reduced rate of VAT on food products. Her petition, launched on the Citizen Initiative Portal (rahvaalgatus.ee), was signed by over 98,000. The petition was presented to Riigikogu today. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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VAT petition reached Riigikogu

28.08.2025, Tallinn. Food blogger and MasterChef Estonia winner Jana Guzanova called for VAT on food products to be dropped from 24 percent to 10 percent. Estonia is one of the only countries in the EU that does not have a reduced rate of VAT on food products. Her petition, launched on the Citizen Initiative Portal (rahvaalgatus.ee), was signed by over 98,000. The petition was presented to Riigikogu today. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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VAT petition reached Riigikogu

28.08.2025, Tallinn. Food blogger and MasterChef Estonia winner Jana Guzanova called for VAT on food products to be dropped from 24 percent to 10 percent. Estonia is one of the only countries in the EU that does not have a reduced rate of VAT on food products. Her petition, launched on the Citizen Initiative Portal (rahvaalgatus.ee), was signed by over 98,000. The petition was presented to Riigikogu today. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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VAT petition reached Riigikogu

28.08.2025, Tallinn. Food blogger and MasterChef Estonia winner Jana Guzanova called for VAT on food products to be dropped from 24 percent to 10 percent. Estonia is one of the only countries in the EU that does not have a reduced rate of VAT on food products. Her petition, launched on the Citizen Initiative Portal (rahvaalgatus.ee), was signed by over 98,000. The petition was presented to Riigikogu today. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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VAT petition reached Riigikogu

28.08.2025, Tallinn. Food blogger and MasterChef Estonia winner Jana Guzanova called for VAT on food products to be dropped from 24 percent to 10 percent. Estonia is one of the only countries in the EU that does not have a reduced rate of VAT on food products. Her petition, launched on the Citizen Initiative Portal (rahvaalgatus.ee), was signed by over 98,000. The petition was presented to Riigikogu today. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Illustration - Electricity Transmission

Illustration - A drone photo taken on September 10, 2024 shows a view of the Santanghu wind power farm in Hami, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Xinjiang is a key sending hub in China's west-to-east power transmission program. Once considered economic obstacles, Xinjiang's vast deserts and arid landscapes have been transformed into a renewable energy goldmine, blessed with strong wind and long hours of sunshine. Since 2010, Xinjiang has cumulatively transmitted over 900 billion kilowatt-hours of power outside the region, with renewable energy accounting for approximately 30 percent of the total. The electricity supply coverage extends to 22 provincial-level regions across China. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese chipmaker Kioxia President Hayasaka

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 18 Kyodo - Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp. President Nobuo Hayasaka speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2024, after his company debuted on the TSE's top-tier Prime Market the same day, closing over 10 percent above its initial offering price in Japan's second-largest listing this year. (Kyodo)

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Japanese chipmaker Kioxia President Hayasaka

Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp. President Nobuo Hayasaka speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2024, after his company debuted on the TSE's top-tier Prime Market the same day, closing over 10 percent above its initial offering price in Japan's second-largest listing this year.

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Japanese chipmaker Kioxia President Hayasaka

Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp. President Nobuo Hayasaka speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2024, after his company debuted on the TSE's top-tier Prime Market the same day, closing over 10 percent above its initial offering price in Japan's second-largest listing this year.

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Japanese chipmaker Kioxia President Hayasaka

Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp. President Nobuo Hayasaka speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2024, after his company debuted on the TSE's top-tier Prime Market the same day, closing over 10 percent above its initial offering price in Japan's second-largest listing this year.

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Japanese chipmaker Kioxia President Hayasaka

Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp. President Nobuo Hayasaka speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2024, after his company debuted on the TSE's top-tier Prime Market the same day, closing over 10 percent above its initial offering price in Japan's second-largest listing this year.

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2024 shows a panoramic view of homestays and terraced fields at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related busines

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2024 shows homestays at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by Xinhu

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager walks in terraced fields at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 10, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRE

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yu Qiongtong (1st L), a homestay operator, talks with newly-recruited staff members at his homestay at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 10, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-r

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Newly-recruited college graduates edit a promotion video clip at a homestay at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 10, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in sur

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China's anti-desertification practice amazes international students

STORY: China's anti-desertification practice amazes international students SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: LINGWU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of international students visiting the Baijitan national nature reserve 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RICHARD DJURIST NGENZI, Tanzanian student, Ningxia Medical University STORYLINE: A group of 25 students from over 10 countries visited the Baijitan national nature reserve in northwest China's Ningxia on Friday, marveling at China's efforts in combating desertification. Ningxia is surrounded by desert on three sides. Baijitan, edged by Maowusu, one of China's major deserts, is one of the hardest-hit place, highly vulnerable to sandstorm catastrophes. Over the past 70 years, with the unremitting efforts by local people and volunteers, 680,000 mu (45,333 hectares) of trees have been planted, raising the local forest coverage rate to 41 percent. The afforestation has curbed the expansion of the desert.

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ECRL mega rail project to bring rapid development for Malaysia

STORY: ECRL mega rail project to bring rapid development for Malaysia SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ECRL project 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG YINLONG, Deputy general manager at Section 10 of ECRL project STORYLINE: The ECRL, a Malaysia's mega rail project with a total planned length of over 600 km, is being built by the China Communications Construction Company. The rail link is expected to greatly enhance connectivity and bring more balanced growth to the country by linking its less-developed region on the east coast to the economic heartland on the west coast. As of mid-April, the project has seen 65 percent completed, with 13 stations along the route already under construction. Currently, there are about 23,000 staff working on the project. Since the track-laying work of the ECRL officially started last December, more than 180 kilometers of tracks have been installed. SOUNDBITE (Chine

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China-Laos Railway sees travel boom during Dragon Boat Festival holiday

STORY: China-Laos Railway sees travel boom during Dragon Boat Festival holiday SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: XISHUANGBANNA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial view of the Mohan railway station 2. various of cross-border passengers 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Passenger 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI SHILING, Tour guide in Yunnan 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI JUN, Railway police officer, Mohan checkpoint, Yunnan 6. various of cross-border passengers STORYLINE: During China's Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the China-Laos Railway saw a significant rise in international passengers. The China-Laos Railway had handled over 1,628 cross-border passenger trips during the three-day holiday, up 28.29 percent year on year, according to the Mohan checkpoint on China's border with Laos. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Passenger "We flew to Xishuangbanna from Guangzhou to experience the China-Laos Railway. We can go straight to Luang Prabang from Xishuangbanna station, which i

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Türkiye fines Google nearly 15 mln USD over hotel searches

STORY: Türkiye fines Google nearly 15 mln USD over hotel searches SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Google 2. various of people using Google 3. various of Google STORYLINE: Türkiye's Competition Board fined U.S. tech giant Google 482 million liras (around 14.88 million U.S. dollars) on Monday for failing to comply with an injunction related to hotel search queries. The regulatory body said in a statement that Google had not implemented "precautionary measures suggested for hotel searches," blocking competing local search engines on its platform and undermining fair competition. The fine comes after the competition board launched an investigation into Google in March and imposed a daily fine of 0.05 percent of its 2023 revenue starting from mid-April until it complied with the injunction. The move follows a similar decision by the watchdog in March, when it issued an interim injunction against social m

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Italy experiences over decade of growth marred by growing inequality

STORY: Italy experiences over decade of growth marred by growing inequality SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bank of Italy 2. various of streets in Rome STORYLINE: While wealth in Italy grew over the last 15 years, the economic gap between high-income and medium-income families has also widened, a national report recently showed. Italy is the third largest economy in the European Union (EU) after Germany and France, and its total net wealth increased by about 14 percent between 2010 and 2023, according to the latest Bank of Italy's annual report. However, the distribution of wealth was increasingly uneven and mostly benefitted the wealthiest 10 percent of households, while middle-class families saw their relative share of wealth decrease. In terms of wealth distribution, Italy's population can be divided into three groups (top, medium, and bottom group), the central bank said. The top 10 percent of households

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Tokyo stocks close mixed on rising interest rates, positive U.S. futures

STORY: Tokyo stocks close mixed on rising interest rates, positive U.S. futures SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Tokyo 2. various of Tokyo Stock Exchange 3. various of securities company STORYLINE: Tokyo stocks closed mixed on Tuesday amid concerns over rising long-term interest rates in Japan, while the market's downside was buoyed by positive U.S. stock futures. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 44.65 points, or 0.11 percent, from Monday at 38,855.37. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 2.14 points, or 0.08 percent, higher at 2,768.50. Market watchers here noted the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond briefly rose 0.015 percentage point from Monday's close to 1.035 percent, its highest level since April 2012, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is shifting away from monetary easing measures. The Nikk

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Türkiye hosts over 12 mln visitors in first 4 months of 2024

STORY: Türkiye hosts over 12 million visitors in first 4 months of 2024 SHOOTING TIME: May 20/23/25, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists in Türkiye (Courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye hosted over 12 million visitors in the first four months of 2024, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. This total includes over 10 million foreign tourists and around 2 million Turkish citizens residing abroad, marking an 11.75 percent increase in foreign visitors compared to last year. Germany led the influx of visitors, which was followed by Russia and Iran. Istanbul remained the top destination, hosting 5.24 million foreign tourists, nearly half of all arrivals. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said Türkiye targets 60 million visitors and 60 billion dollars of tourism revenue in 2024. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara. (XHTV)

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Tokyo stocks end lower over higher Japanese interest rates

STORY: Tokyo stocks end lower over higher Japanese interest rates SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Tokyo 2. various of Tokyo Stock Exchange STORYLINE: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by concern over higher borrowing costs after Japan's benchmark bond yield touched the 1 percent threshold for the first time in around 11 years. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 329.83 points, or 0.85 percent, from Tuesday at 38,617.10. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 22.36 points, or 0.81 percent, lower at 2,737.36. The yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hit 1 percent on Wednesday for the first time since May 2013 amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is moving to normalize its monetary policy, sending stocks lower by fueling concern over higher borrowing costs, analysts said. Market watchers here noted stocks

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CHINA-XINJIANG-WUJIAQU-URBAN GREEN SPACE(CN)

(240510) -- WUJIAQU, May 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 9, 2024 shows a city view of Wujiaqu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, Wujiaqu, a national garden city in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has made great efforts in promoting greening projects and optimizing the living ecological environment. By the end of 2023, Wujiaqu has owned over 15,700 mu (about 1,046.7 hectares) of urban green space, with a green coverage rate of more than 45 percent. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-WUJIAQU-URBAN GREEN SPACE(CN)

(240510) -- WUJIAQU, May 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 9, 2024 shows a city view of Wujiaqu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, Wujiaqu, a national garden city in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has made great efforts in promoting greening projects and optimizing the living ecological environment. By the end of 2023, Wujiaqu has owned over 15,700 mu (about 1,046.7 hectares) of urban green space, with a green coverage rate of more than 45 percent. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-WUJIAQU-URBAN GREEN SPACE(CN)

(240510) -- WUJIAQU, May 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 9, 2024 shows a park and its surrounding area in Wujiaqu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, Wujiaqu, a national garden city in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has made great efforts in promoting greening projects and optimizing the living ecological environment. By the end of 2023, Wujiaqu has owned over 15,700 mu (about 1,046.7 hectares) of urban green space, with a green coverage rate of more than 45 percent. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-WUJIAQU-URBAN GREEN SPACE(CN)

(240510) -- WUJIAQU, May 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 9, 2024 shows a city view of Wujiaqu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, Wujiaqu, a national garden city in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has made great efforts in promoting greening projects and optimizing the living ecological environment. By the end of 2023, Wujiaqu has owned over 15,700 mu (about 1,046.7 hectares) of urban green space, with a green coverage rate of more than 45 percent. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-WUJIAQU-URBAN GREEN SPACE(CN)

(240510) -- WUJIAQU, May 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 9, 2024 shows a residential area in Wujiaqu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, Wujiaqu, a national garden city in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has made great efforts in promoting greening projects and optimizing the living ecological environment. By the end of 2023, Wujiaqu has owned over 15,700 mu (about 1,046.7 hectares) of urban green space, with a green coverage rate of more than 45 percent. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-WUJIAQU-URBAN GREEN SPACE(CN)

(240510) -- WUJIAQU, May 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 9, 2024 shows a city view of Wujiaqu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, Wujiaqu, a national garden city in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has made great efforts in promoting greening projects and optimizing the living ecological environment. By the end of 2023, Wujiaqu has owned over 15,700 mu (about 1,046.7 hectares) of urban green space, with a green coverage rate of more than 45 percent. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-WUJIAQU-URBAN GREEN SPACE(CN)

(240510) -- WUJIAQU, May 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 9, 2024 shows the Qinggeda lake wetland in Wujiaqu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, Wujiaqu, a national garden city in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has made great efforts in promoting greening projects and optimizing the living ecological environment. By the end of 2023, Wujiaqu has owned over 15,700 mu (about 1,046.7 hectares) of urban green space, with a green coverage rate of more than 45 percent. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-WUJIAQU-URBAN GREEN SPACE(CN)

(240510) -- WUJIAQU, May 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial panoramic drone photo taken on May 9, 2024 shows a city view of Wujiaqu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, Wujiaqu, a national garden city in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has made great efforts in promoting greening projects and optimizing the living ecological environment. By the end of 2023, Wujiaqu has owned over 15,700 mu (about 1,046.7 hectares) of urban green space, with a green coverage rate of more than 45 percent. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN MATEO-TESLA-LAYOFFS

(240416) -- SAN FRANCISCO, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 15, 2024 shows a view outside a Tesla store in San Mateo, California, the United States. Tesla is laying off "more than 10 percent" of its global headcount to cut costs and boost productivity, according to an internal email sent to staff by CEO Elon Musk, Electrek and Bloomberg News reported on Monday. The layoffs that could impact more than 14,000 people come two weeks after the electric automaker reported its first year-over-year drop in sales in three years. The company has also warned that sales growth could be "notably lower" in 2024 than its stated goal of 50 percent growth each year. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN MATEO-TESLA-LAYOFFS

(240416) -- SAN FRANCISCO, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 15, 2024 shows a view outside a Tesla store in San Mateo, California, the United States. Tesla is laying off "more than 10 percent" of its global headcount to cut costs and boost productivity, according to an internal email sent to staff by CEO Elon Musk, Electrek and Bloomberg News reported on Monday. The layoffs that could impact more than 14,000 people come two weeks after the electric automaker reported its first year-over-year drop in sales in three years. The company has also warned that sales growth could be "notably lower" in 2024 than its stated goal of 50 percent growth each year. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN MATEO-TESLA-LAYOFFS

(240416) -- SAN FRANCISCO, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 15, 2024 shows a view outside a Tesla store in San Mateo, California, the United States. Tesla is laying off "more than 10 percent" of its global headcount to cut costs and boost productivity, according to an internal email sent to staff by CEO Elon Musk, Electrek and Bloomberg News reported on Monday. The layoffs that could impact more than 14,000 people come two weeks after the electric automaker reported its first year-over-year drop in sales in three years. The company has also warned that sales growth could be "notably lower" in 2024 than its stated goal of 50 percent growth each year. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN MATEO-TESLA-LAYOFFS

(240416) -- SAN FRANCISCO, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 15, 2024 shows a view outside a Tesla store in San Mateo, California, the United States. Tesla is laying off "more than 10 percent" of its global headcount to cut costs and boost productivity, according to an internal email sent to staff by CEO Elon Musk, Electrek and Bloomberg News reported on Monday. The layoffs that could impact more than 14,000 people come two weeks after the electric automaker reported its first year-over-year drop in sales in three years. The company has also warned that sales growth could be "notably lower" in 2024 than its stated goal of 50 percent growth each year. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)