BRICS summit expected to boost African integration into world economy

STORY: BRICS summit expected to boost African integration into world economy DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG ZHIHUAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Africa 3. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG ZHIHUAN, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of Africa STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG ZHIHUAN, Xinhua correspondent "Dozens of African countries are joining the 15th BRICS summit here in Johannesburg, South Africa. As one of the most industrialized economies of the African continent, South Africa is aiming to bring Africa's agenda to the fore and have a strong conversation on African issues." It is significant both as the first in-person BRICS gathering in more than three years and one which pools wisdom from beyond the five major emerging national economies -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The world has been keeping tabs on this year's summit, which brings African countries together for a bigge

Mock briefing for post-nuke mishap supply of iodine tabs

Mock briefing for post-nuke mishap supply of iodine tabs

TOKYO, Japan - The Nuclear Regulatory Authority holds a second mock briefing session in Tokyo on July 30, 2014, for local government officials on the distribution of iodine tablets to residents in case of a nuclear accident.

Noda, Geithner agree to work closely

Noda, Geithner agree to work closely

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda answers reporters' questions after his first talks by phone with U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on June 11, 2010. Noda and Geithner agreed that they will continue to work closely and keep tabs on Europe's sovereign debt woes.

Nakatani admits Defense Agency kept tabs on info-seekers

Nakatani admits Defense Agency kept tabs on info-seekers

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Agency chief Gen Nakatani tells a news conference in Tokyo on June 3 that the agency's bureaus and Air Staff and Ground Staff offices, in addition to the Maritime Staff Office, compiled files on individuals who sought information from the agency under the information-disclosure law.

Nakatani admits Defense Agency kept tabs on info-seekers

Nakatani admits Defense Agency kept tabs on info-seekers

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Agency chief Gen Nakatani tells a news conference in Tokyo on June 3 that the agency's bureaus and Air Staff and Ground Staff offices, in addition to the Maritime Staff Office, compiled files on individuals who sought information from the agency under the information-disclosure law.

Noda, Geithner agree to work closely

Noda, Geithner agree to work closely

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda answers reporters' questions after his first talks by phone with U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on June 11, 2010. Noda and Geithner agreed that they will continue to work closely and keep tabs on Europe's sovereign debt woes. (Kyodo)

Mock briefing for post-nuke mishap supply of iodine tabs

Mock briefing for post-nuke mishap supply of iodine tabs

TOKYO, Japan - The Nuclear Regulatory Authority holds a second mock briefing session in Tokyo on July 30, 2014, for local government officials on the distribution of iodine tablets to residents in case of a nuclear accident. (Kyodo)

Businesses await Japan's new era name as emperor's abdication looms

Businesses await Japan's new era name as emperor's abdication looms

A page of a diary produced by Japanese textbook and calendar maker Takahashi Shoten Co. shows "H," which indicates Heisei, the current era name under Emperor Akihito, printed next to the years 2025 and 2026 in this photo taken Jan. 30, 2017. Companies that produce calendars and diaries are keeping close tabs on government debate about the likely upcoming change in Japanese era name, which is linked to the reigning emperor, as they prepare to put to market new era-correct products. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo