Australian universities call for free places for disadvantaged students

STORY: Australian universities call for free places for disadvantaged students SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of university students on campus 2. various of tutorial rooms in Australian National University (ANU) STORYLINE: The peak body for Australia's universities has urged the government to fund free degrees in areas of skills needed to address workforce shortages. Universities Australia (UA) on Monday published its pre-budget submission to the federal government, making the case for fee-free university places for disadvantaged students to help employers overcome skilled worker shortages. According to the UA, the number of students enrolled in higher education in Australia fell by 5 percent between 2021 and 2022. In order to meet workforce needs for a future where half of new jobs are projected to require a university degree, UA acting chief executive Renee Hindmarsh said higher education partic

27 Chinese, Bangladeshi companies honored with business award

STORY: 27 Chinese, Bangladeshi companies honored with business award SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: 27 leading business enterprises of Bangladesh and China have been awarded for their outstanding contributions to bolster the Bangladesh economy. The Bangladesh-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) and Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB) Thursday jointly held the China-Bangladesh Business Excellence Award 2023 Ceremony which some 380 guests attended. At the ceremony, Executive Director of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Abhijit Chowdhury said that Bangladesh is very focused on supporting foreign investors, especially Chinese investors. He added that "I believe the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will improve economic collaboration between China and Bangladesh to create favorable investment destinations." Regarding Bangladesh's partic