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Funeral at Freedom Square

31.05.2025, Tallinn. Funeral of businessmen Oleg SÃµnajalg at the Freedom Square in Tallinn. Five people died when two Estonian helicopters collided in Finland in May. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Funeral at Freedom Square

31.05.2025, Tallinn. Funeral of businessmen Oleg SÃµnajalg at the Freedom Square in Tallinn. Five people died when two Estonian helicopters collided in Finland in May. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Funeral at Freedom Square

31.05.2025, Tallinn. Funeral of businessmen Oleg SÃµnajalg at the Freedom Square in Tallinn. Five people died when two Estonian helicopters collided in Finland in May. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Funeral at Freedom Square

31.05.2025, Tallinn. Funeral of businessmen Oleg SÃµnajalg at the Freedom Square in Tallinn. Five people died when two Estonian helicopters collided in Finland in May. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Funeral at Freedom Square

31.05.2025, Tallinn. Funeral of businessmen Oleg SÃµnajalg at the Freedom Square in Tallinn. Five people died when two Estonian helicopters collided in Finland in May. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Funeral at Freedom Square

31.05.2025, Tallinn. Funeral of businessmen Oleg SÃµnajalg at the Freedom Square in Tallinn. Five people died when two Estonian helicopters collided in Finland in May. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Eastern Chinese county exports "fitness" to global market

STORY: Eastern Chinese county exports "fitness" to global market SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: DEZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of commercial fitness equipment 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DANIEL FEDERMAN, Gym owner from Brazil 3. various of foreigners using fitness equipment 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID VON HASE, Fitness equipment dealer from German 5. various of the fitness equipment dealer from German 6. various of commercial fitness equipment 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU XINLI, General manager of production base of local fitness equipment company STORYLINE: Ningjin County, one of major commercial fitness equipment production bases in China's Shandong, has seen more foreign businessmen flocking to find cooperation opportunities. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DANIEL FEDERMAN, Gym owner from Brazil "I own two gyms in Brazil. And this is why I came to look for some suppliers in China to try to do business with them. Technology, I'm ve

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-IRAN-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(230505) -- DAMASCUS, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi waves to crowds of businessmen in Damascus, Syria, May 4, 2023. Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday that his two-day visit to Syria was a "turning point" in improving bilateral political, economic, trade and security ties. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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Iraq, China establish business council to boost economic ties

STORY: Iraq, China establish business council to boost economic ties SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:43 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of ceremony for the establishment of the Iraqi-Chinese Business Council STORYLINE: Iraq and China announced in Baghdad Saturday the establishment of the Iraqi-Chinese Business Council to enhance trade and investment between Iraqi and Chinese companies. The announcement came during a ceremony held in central Baghdad with the attendance of the Iraqi Minister of Trade Atheer al-Ghurairi, Chinese embassy officials, and Iraqi and Chinese businessmen. During the ceremony, al-Ghurairi hailed the establishment of the business council, hoping it would contribute to strengthening economic relations between the two friendly countries. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Baghdad. (XHTV)

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Business communities, officials call for closer China-U.S. collaboration

STORY: Business communities, officials call for closer China-U.S. collaboration SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:38 LOCATION: CHICAGO, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the gala 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIE FENG, Chinese Ambassador to the United States 3. shot of Xie Feng presenting the award 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JASON LEE, Senior Advisor to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson 5. shot of the gala 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NI PIN, Chairman of CGCC-Chicago 7. various of the gala STORYLINE: Some 700 Chinese, U.S. businessmen and officials gathering in downtown Chicago Monday called for collaboration between the two countries. China and the United States need to move in the same direction, and follow through on the important common understandings reached between the two countries' presidents and translate the commitments into concrete policies and real actions, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said in his keynote speech at the 7th Annual Gala of th

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RMB clearing bank launched in Pakistan to facilitate cross-border transactions with China

STORY: RMB clearing bank launched in Pakistan to facilitate cross-border transactions with China DATELINE: Oct. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Islamabad 2. various of the opening ceremony of the renminbi (RMB) clearing bank 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JAMEEL AHMAD, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan 4. various of the opening ceremony of the renminbi (RMB) clearing bank 5. various of renminbi (RMB) related footage 6. various of Pakistan rupee related footage STORYLINE: The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) in Pakistan has opened a renminbi (RMB) clearing bank, facilitating both Pakistani and Chinese businesses and financial institutions to settle cross-border transactions and meet the financing needs of the two countries. The grand opening ceremony, held in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday, was attended by officials, experts and businessmen from Pakistan and China. SOUNDBITE (English): JAMEEL AHMAD, Governor of the State Bank o

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China-ASEAN Expo injecting impetus into regional economy

STORY: China-ASEAN Expo injecting impetus into regional economy DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 20th China-ASEAN Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHU SHENGHUI, Importer of Vietnam Trung Nguyen Coffee 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG ZHENGBO, CEO, Guangxi TWT Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI YAN, Chief representative of Beijing Representative Office, Petroliam Nasional Berhad STORYLINE: The 20th China-ASEAN Expo concluded on Tuesday in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Nearly 2,000 enterprises had participated in the four-day expo, aiming to tap into the huge market of more than two billion people of China and ASEAN countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHU SHENGHUI, Importer of Vietnam Trung Nguyen Coffee "Every year at the China-ASEAN Expo, many businessmen come over to us for cooperation. We have benefited a lot from the China-ASEAN Expo over the years." According to China's Mi

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-IRAN-PRESIDENT-VISIT

(230505) -- DAMASCUS, May 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi waves to crowds of businessmen in Damascus, Syria, May 4, 2023. Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday that his two-day visit to Syria was a "turning point" in improving bilateral political, economic, trade and security ties. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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2 suspects nabbed over murders of 2 Japanese in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - George Fernandase, a Malaysian, is escorted to Thai Provincial Police Region One in Bangkok on May 6. Thai police have caught another man, a Thai, in connection with the murders of two Japanese businessmen in a Bangkok suburb in March.

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Anglo-Japanese rugby match commemorates slain diplomat Oku

LONDON, England - Japanese Ambassador to Britain Yoshiji Nogami (L) hands a trophy to the captain of a British rugby team after a match played in western London on Nov. 26 to commemorate slain Japanese diplomat Katsuhiko Oku's contribution to friendship between the two countries. The match was held between a team of Japanese businessmen and students living in Britain and a team of British graduates of Oxford and Cambridge universities. Oku, who was killed in Iraq in 2003, was a rugby player when he studied at Oxford University.

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(1)China, Taiwan launch 1st direct flights in 55 years

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Two Taiwanese businessmen check in for their flight at Taipei International Airport on Jan. 29 as China and Taiwan launch mutual nonstop flights for the first time in 55 years. A total of 48 two-way charter flights will operate between China and Taiwan through Feb. 20.

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Kim Hyun Chul arrested

Kim Hyun Chul, the second son of South Korean President Kim Young Sam was arrested ony May 17, 1997 on suspicion of taking bribes and evading taxes. The junior Kim, who does not hold any public post, is suspected of having received nearly 3.2 billion won (about 3.4 million dollars) from two businessmen in return for influence peddling.

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Kim Hyun Chul arrested

Kim Hyun Chul, the younger son of South Korean President Kim Young Sam was arrested ony May 17, 1997 on suspicion of taking bribes and evading taxes. The junior Kim, who does not hold any public post, is suspected of having received nearly 3.2 billion won (about 3.4 million dollars) from two businessmen in return for influence peddling.

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Businessmen, officials from China, U.S. call for strengthening trade, economic cooperation

STORY: Businessmen, officials from China, U.S. call for strengthening trade, economic cooperation DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: CHICAGO, the United States CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. businessmen and officials speaking at the event STORYLINE: Some 500 Chinese, U.S. businessmen and officials attending the 6th Annual Gala of the China General Chamber of Commerce-USA Chicago have called for strengthening trade and economic cooperation between the two sides. Held in Chicago Thursday under the theme of "Reopen for Our Future," the gala included a Clean Energy and Climate Change Panel, a Mayor's Roundtable Discussion, China Outlook 2023 and Ambassador Dialogue. "Chinese companies have a strong desire to invest in the U.S., and the potential is very promising," Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang said in a keynote speech at the event. "Over the years, Chinese investments have made important contribution to local economic and social developme

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Algerian, French businessmen meet in Algiers to seek new investment opportunities

STORY: Algerian, French businessmen meet in Algiers to seek new investment opportunities DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Algerian-French Economic Forum STORYLINE: The Algerian-French Economic Forum kicked off Monday in Algiers with the participation of businessmen and investors from both countries. The forum, under the theme "For a Renewed Economic Partnership," was co-chaired by Algerian Prime Minister Ayman Benabderrahmane and his French counterpart Elisabeth Borne. Borne said that her visit to Algiers aimed at "working on implementing the agreements signed during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron in August to pave the way for renewing the partnership between the two countries." Borne added that the bilateral meetings between the two countries, including the business forum, focus mainly on investment opportunities offered by Algeria in light of the new investment law. Earlier on Monday, Borne was received by Algerian

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8th Africa Forum of Investment and Commerce concludes in Algeria

STORY: 8th Africa Forum of Investment and Commerce concludes in Algeria DATELINE: May 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people outside the conference hall 2. various of participants in the Africa Forum for Investment and Commerce 3. various of signing ceremony STORYLINE: The 8th edition of Africa Forum of Investment and Commerce concluded on Thursday in Algeria's capital Algiers. The potential investment opportunities in Africa was on the top agenda of the two-day forum. The event was attended by some 650 businessmen, experts, representatives of Arab and African organizations, banks and insurance companies. The participants called upon African governments and businessmen to focus on developing investments in a number of fields such as agriculture and related sectors. Participants also stressed that trade exchange between African and Arab nations, which has a wide potential to be augmented while taking advantage of the trans-African road linking Algier

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2 suspects nabbed over murders of 2 Japanese in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - George Fernandase, a Malaysian, is escorted to Thai Provincial Police Region One in Bangkok on May 6. Thai police have caught another man, a Thai, in connection with the murders of two Japanese businessmen in a Bangkok suburb in March. (Kyodo)

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(1)China, Taiwan launch 1st direct flights in 55 years

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Two Taiwanese businessmen check in for their flight at Taipei International Airport on Jan. 29 as China and Taiwan launch mutual nonstop flights for the first time in 55 years. A total of 48 two-way charter flights will operate between China and Taiwan through Feb. 20. (Kyodo)

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Anglo-Japanese rugby match commemorates slain diplomat Oku

LONDON, England - Japanese Ambassador to Britain Yoshiji Nogami (L) hands a trophy to the captain of a British rugby team after a match played in western London on Nov. 26 to commemorate slain Japanese diplomat Katsuhiko Oku's contribution to friendship between the two countries. The match was held between a team of Japanese businessmen and students living in Britain and a team of British graduates of Oxford and Cambridge universities. Oku, who was killed in Iraq in 2003, was a rugby player when he studied at Oxford University. (Kyodo)