Tunisia sees more zero-balance savers with soaring household expenses

STORY: Tunisia sees more zero-balance savers with soaring household expenses DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tunisian central bank 2. various of several banks in Tunis 3. various of street view in Tunis STORYLINE: The Tunisian central bank stated in mid-February that since 2021, the consumption expenditure of ordinary households has continued to rise, and more than 60 percent of families in the country have loans from more than one bank. The central bank said that due to the high pressure of life, people withdraw money immediately after paying wages and more and more depositors have zero account balances. In recent years, Tunisia's economic situation has been deteriorating while the prices have continued to rise. Inflation has repeatedly hit new highs, and the purchasing power of ordinary people has dropped sharply. According to the Global Risk Report 2023 released by the World Economic Forum, Tunisia will face debt crisis, shortage of d

Explore Industry 4.0 new trend at Hannover Messe

STORY: Explore Industry 4.0 new trend at Hannover Messe DATELINE: June 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: HANNOVER, Germany CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hannover Messe, the world's leading industrial trade fair STORYLINE: Hannover Messe, the world's leading industrial trade fair, closed its doors in Hannover on Thursday. During the fair this year, Industry 4.0 continued to be the focus of exhibitors. Being more precise, smarter, and more sustainable was how the latest technologies impress visitors. German industrial automation company Festo showcased a bioreactor at the trade fair. The equipment enables the efficient and large-scale photosynthesis of algae, which the company describes as "small climate savers." The device prompts the algae to absorb carbon and produce organic recyclable materials. German startup Aeon Robotics showed to visitors a robotic arm controlled by a unique controller. The wearable force feedback controller allows intuitive teaching of the robot hand by demonstrat