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Rally In Tribute To The Killed Cyclist - Paris

This photograph shows a bicycle carrying a bunch of white flowers and bearing a message which reads as "Stop to road violence! Victims: bike users!!", as people gather to pay tribute to Paul, 27, a cyclist who was run over two days ago by a car in Paris following a dispute, Place de la Madeleine in Paris, on October 16, 2024. A murder investigation has been opened after witnesses to the scene “perceived a deliberate attitude of the driver as the car moved towards the cyclist”. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally In Tribute To The Killed Cyclist - Paris

This photograph shows a bicycle carrying a bunch of white flowers and bearing a message which reads as "Stop to road violence! Victims: bike users!!", as people gather to pay tribute to Paul, 27, a cyclist who was run over two days ago by a car in Paris following a dispute, Place de la Madeleine in Paris, on October 16, 2024. A murder investigation has been opened after witnesses to the scene “perceived a deliberate attitude of the driver as the car moved towards the cyclist”. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally In Tribute To The Killed Cyclist - Paris

This photograph shows a bicycle carrying a bunch of white flowers and bearing a message which reads as "Stop to road violence! Victims: bike users!!", as people gather to pay tribute to Paul, 27, a cyclist who was run over two days ago by a car in Paris following a dispute, Place de la Madeleine in Paris, on October 16, 2024. A murder investigation has been opened after witnesses to the scene “perceived a deliberate attitude of the driver as the car moved towards the cyclist”. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally In Tribute To The Killed Cyclist - Paris

This photograph shows a bicycle carrying a bunch of white flowers and bearing a message which reads as "Stop to road violence! Victims: bike users!!", as people gather to pay tribute to Paul, 27, a cyclist who was run over two days ago by a car in Paris following a dispute, Place de la Madeleine in Paris, on October 16, 2024. A murder investigation has been opened after witnesses to the scene “perceived a deliberate attitude of the driver as the car moved towards the cyclist”. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally In Tribute To The Killed Cyclist - Paris

This photograph shows a bicycle carrying a bunch of white flowers and bearing a message which reads as "Stop to road violence! Victims: bike users!!", as people gather to pay tribute to Paul, 27, a cyclist who was run over two days ago by a car in Paris following a dispute, Place de la Madeleine in Paris, on October 16, 2024. A murder investigation has been opened after witnesses to the scene “perceived a deliberate attitude of the driver as the car moved towards the cyclist”. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New DEEP Sea Underwater Habitat Announced

Handout render of DEEP Sentinel seafloor scene. A new deep-sea habitat project has been launched by ocean technology and exploration company, DEEP, which has announced its intention to create a permanent human presence under the oceans by 2027. The project is already two years in development, with its base located at the former British National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), an 80m-deep, 600m-long flooded quarry in Gloucester, England, which suddenly announced its closure in February 2022. The centrepiece of DEEP’s project is Sentinel, a customisable capsule system designed to be ‘modular, scalable, autonomous, recoverable, re-configurable and re-deployable.’ Sentinel can be tailored to the individual needs of its users, be that a single installation or a network of segments interlinked to form a ‘deep-sea village’, and DEEP claims it will be installed on the sea floor with minimum disturbance to the surrounding ecosystem. Built using an innovative construction method employing robotic welding arms, which

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New DEEP Sea Underwater Habitat Announced

Handout render of DEEP Sentinel interior detail diagram. A new deep-sea habitat project has been launched by ocean technology and exploration company, DEEP, which has announced its intention to create a permanent human presence under the oceans by 2027. The project is already two years in development, with its base located at the former British National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), an 80m-deep, 600m-long flooded quarry in Gloucester, England, which suddenly announced its closure in February 2022. The centrepiece of DEEP’s project is Sentinel, a customisable capsule system designed to be ‘modular, scalable, autonomous, recoverable, re-configurable and re-deployable.’ Sentinel can be tailored to the individual needs of its users, be that a single installation or a network of segments interlinked to form a ‘deep-sea village’, and DEEP claims it will be installed on the sea floor with minimum disturbance to the surrounding ecosystem. Built using an innovative construction method employing robotic welding ar

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New DEEP Sea Underwater Habitat Announced

Handout render of DEEP Sentinel full system scene. A new deep-sea habitat project has been launched by ocean technology and exploration company, DEEP, which has announced its intention to create a permanent human presence under the oceans by 2027. The project is already two years in development, with its base located at the former British National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), an 80m-deep, 600m-long flooded quarry in Gloucester, England, which suddenly announced its closure in February 2022. The centrepiece of DEEP’s project is Sentinel, a customisable capsule system designed to be ‘modular, scalable, autonomous, recoverable, re-configurable and re-deployable.’ Sentinel can be tailored to the individual needs of its users, be that a single installation or a network of segments interlinked to form a ‘deep-sea village’, and DEEP claims it will be installed on the sea floor with minimum disturbance to the surrounding ecosystem. Built using an innovative construction method employing robotic welding arms, wh

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New DEEP Sea Underwater Habitat Announced

Handout render of DEEP Sentinel dry lab. A new deep-sea habitat project has been launched by ocean technology and exploration company, DEEP, which has announced its intention to create a permanent human presence under the oceans by 2027. The project is already two years in development, with its base located at the former British National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), an 80m-deep, 600m-long flooded quarry in Gloucester, England, which suddenly announced its closure in February 2022. The centrepiece of DEEP’s project is Sentinel, a customisable capsule system designed to be ‘modular, scalable, autonomous, recoverable, re-configurable and re-deployable.’ Sentinel can be tailored to the individual needs of its users, be that a single installation or a network of segments interlinked to form a ‘deep-sea village’, and DEEP claims it will be installed on the sea floor with minimum disturbance to the surrounding ecosystem. Built using an innovative construction method employing robotic welding arms, which will d

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New DEEP Sea Underwater Habitat Announced

handout artists' impression of one of the bedrooms in a typical configuration of DEEP's Sentinel System. Each room enjoys the view through a huge viewport overhead, and lots of space for personal items and storage. A touchscreen device may be used for communications and entertainment. A new deep-sea habitat project has been launched by ocean technology and exploration company, DEEP, which has announced its intention to create a permanent human presence under the oceans by 2027. The project is already two years in development, with its base located at the former British National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), an 80m-deep, 600m-long flooded quarry in Gloucester, England, which suddenly announced its closure in February 2022. The centrepiece of DEEP’s project is Sentinel, a customisable capsule system designed to be ‘modular, scalable, autonomous, recoverable, re-configurable and re-deployable.’ Sentinel can be tailored to the individual needs of its users, be that a single installation or a network of segme

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New DEEP Sea Underwater Habitat Announced

Handout render of DEEP Sentinel great hall. A new deep-sea habitat project has been launched by ocean technology and exploration company, DEEP, which has announced its intention to create a permanent human presence under the oceans by 2027. The project is already two years in development, with its base located at the former British National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), an 80m-deep, 600m-long flooded quarry in Gloucester, England, which suddenly announced its closure in February 2022. The centrepiece of DEEP’s project is Sentinel, a customisable capsule system designed to be ‘modular, scalable, autonomous, recoverable, re-configurable and re-deployable.’ Sentinel can be tailored to the individual needs of its users, be that a single installation or a network of segments interlinked to form a ‘deep-sea village’, and DEEP claims it will be installed on the sea floor with minimum disturbance to the surrounding ecosystem. Built using an innovative construction method employing robotic welding arms, which wil

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New DEEP Sea Underwater Habitat Announced

Handout render shows the typical layout of the Galley and dining area within Sentinel. it is not to be relied upon for technical or engineering accuracy. A new deep-sea habitat project has been launched by ocean technology and exploration company, DEEP, which has announced its intention to create a permanent human presence under the oceans by 2027. The project is already two years in development, with its base located at the former British National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), an 80m-deep, 600m-long flooded quarry in Gloucester, England, which suddenly announced its closure in February 2022. The centrepiece of DEEP’s project is Sentinel, a customisable capsule system designed to be ‘modular, scalable, autonomous, recoverable, re-configurable and re-deployable.’ Sentinel can be tailored to the individual needs of its users, be that a single installation or a network of segments interlinked to form a ‘deep-sea village’, and DEEP claims it will be installed on the sea floor with minimum disturbance to the

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New DEEP Sea Underwater Habitat Announced

Handout render of DEEP Sentinel dive centre. A new deep-sea habitat project has been launched by ocean technology and exploration company, DEEP, which has announced its intention to create a permanent human presence under the oceans by 2027. The project is already two years in development, with its base located at the former British National Diving and Activity Centre (NDAC), an 80m-deep, 600m-long flooded quarry in Gloucester, England, which suddenly announced its closure in February 2022. The centrepiece of DEEP’s project is Sentinel, a customisable capsule system designed to be ‘modular, scalable, autonomous, recoverable, re-configurable and re-deployable.’ Sentinel can be tailored to the individual needs of its users, be that a single installation or a network of segments interlinked to form a ‘deep-sea village’, and DEEP claims it will be installed on the sea floor with minimum disturbance to the surrounding ecosystem. Built using an innovative construction method employing robotic welding arms, which wi

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Chinese drone maker introduces new models to address agricultural needs in Indonesia

STORY: Chinese drone maker introduces new models to address agricultural needs in Indonesia SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FANG NING, PT Smart Tech Solution International CEO 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bahasa Indonesia): WISNU WIENARTA, Drone user 4. various of drones STORYLINE: Chinese drone maker DJI has launched two new drones to address Indonesia's agricultural needs. The two products, Agras T50 and T25, were introduced by DJI's authorized distributor in Indonesia, PT Smart Tech Solution International (PT STS). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FANG NING, PT Smart Tech Solution International CEO "Indonesia is actually a very big agricultural country. We have many big plantations under different groups, start from palm oil, forestry, sugar, and others. We believe more and more users will join us, trying the new technology. We are also ready to help them to improve their efficiency an

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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China Two-dimensional IP Value

YANTAI, CHINA - JULY 30, 2023 - Cosplayers play Two-dimensional characters at the Bihai Anime and Game Carnival in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, July 30, 2023. In recent years, Two-dimensional IP has been popular in the Chinese market. According to the White Paper on China's Two-dimensional Content Industry, the average annual compound growth rate of China's pan-two-dimensional users in the past five years was as high as 10.4%, and the Chinese market is expected to reach 100 billion in 2026.

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Shanghai offers 24-hour robotaxi service

STORY: Shanghai offers 24-hour robotaxi service DATELINE: April 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of introductions of Shanghai robotaxis 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JIAN, Head of Commercial Operations, Didi Autonomous Driving 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI JIAN, Head of Commercial Operations, Didi Autonomous Driving STORYLINE: China's Shanghai is offering 24-hour robotaxi services to residents. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JIAN, Head of Commercial Operations, Didi Autonomous Driving "On June 27, 2020, we launched robotaxi services as one of the first batch of autonomous driving demonstration application enterprises in Shanghai. Over the past two years, we have received a lot of feedback from users. Recently, some users have reported that they hope for using our services at night or even in the early morning, so we've become one of the first in China to launch a 24-hour robotaxis service." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI JIAN, Head of Commercial Operations

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Kadokawa-Gree tie-up

TOKYO, Japan - Tsuguhiko Kadokawa (L), chairman of publisher Kadokawa Group Holdings Inc., shakes hands with Yoshikazu Tanaka, president of social networking service provider Gree Inc., in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2011, as the two companies announced they will cooperate to distribute e-book contents to smartphone and other gadget users.

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Sharp's new multifunction tablets

TOKYO, Japan - Presenters show Sharp Corp.'s new multifunction touch-screen tablet computers, dubbed GALAPAGOS, in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2010, which are scheduled to hit the market in December. Available in two models, the tablets will allow users to subscribe to newspapers and magazines, and purchase electronic books, with a total of 30,000 titles available at launch, the Japanese electronics company said.

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Shiseido to recall 1.14 million eyelash curlers

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Shiseido Co.'s Maquillage edge free eyelash curler product. Shiseido said Nov. 9, 2009, it will exchange about 1.14 million eyelash curlers for new ones at no charge due to possible defects that caused slight injuries to two users earlier this year.

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Hitachi devises blood sugar monitor that doesn't use blood

TOKYO, Japan - Hitachi Ltd. has developed what it claims to be the world's first blood sugar monitor for diabetics that does not require users to collect a blood sample. The non-invasive blood sugar monitoring device (photo) is intended to compute blood sugar levels by using special sensors to detect physiological parameters related to the body's metabolism, such as thermal energy, oxygen supply, and blood flow. To compute the blood sugar level, a patient places a finger on the device for 10 seconds and repeats the action two minutes later. The device takes a further two minutes to display the results.

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Yamaha to launch electronic organs connectable to Internet

TOKYO, Japan - Yamaha Corp. said Jan. 15 it will begin selling on March 20 an electronic organ (in handout photo) that can be connected to the Internet, becoming the first company in the world to add such functions to keyboard instruments for household use. The organs, called STAGEA, can be connected to the Internet without using personal computers, and users will be able to do such things as previewing and downloading music data, Yamaha said. Yamaha will release two types of the organs and they will be priced at 1,081,500 yen and 693,000 yen, respectively.

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4 makers devise specs for Net-controlled appliances

TOKYO, Japan - Two clerks show off electrical appliances with built-in technical specifications to allow users to control them via the Internet using cell phones at a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 17. Toshiba Corp., Sharp Corp., Mitsubishi Electric Corp. and Sanyo Electric Co. said they have drawn up the iReady specifications for compatibility among their products when they are connected via the Net.

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Shopping system based on camera-equipped mobile phones devised

TOKYO, Japan - Venture business Mediastick Inc. said July 23 it has developed a system enabling users of camera-equipped mobile phones to place orders for merchandise merely by holding their handsets over a newspaper ad or TV commercial for the product concerned. A mobile phone camera (in photo) recognizes the ads' ''two-dimensional codes'' (located at top right of each ad) that identify merchandise advertised on TV or in newspapers.

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NTT DoCoMo releases new mobile phone handset

TOKYO, Japan - NTT DoCoMo Inc. on March 14 released a new mobile phone handset (in photo) compatible with both the existing wireless service and the third-generation service called FOMA. Weighing 130 grams, the N2701 is equipped with two cameras and enables users to talk continuously for up to 120 minutes, company officials said. Its price has yet to be decided.

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Sanyo unveils security robots

OSAKA, Japan - Sanyo Electric Co. unveils two models of a prototype security robot March 25. The robots, jointly developed with venture business Tmsuk Inc., have a built-in sound sensor enabling users to control their moves via mobile phone and a built-in camera to capture images of their surroundings.

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Telecoms start taking 'Myline' preferred-carrier applications

TOKYO, Japan - Telephone operators are busy Jan. 10 as carriers across Japan began accepting applications for a new, industry-wide service to be launched in May called ''Myline,'' which allows users to select their preferred carrier. As many as 2,000 calls, including inquiries, were received in the morning alone at the two Myline centers jointly set up by the 13 carriers, reflecting user interest.

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Test of electronic tolling system begins on Chiba highways

KISARAZU, Japan - Two expressway operators on April 24 jointly begin test use of an electronic tolling system that allows vehicles to pass through tollgates without stopping. Under the system, users insert their credit cards into a device installed in their cars. The device and antennas at the tollgates exchange information by radio signals, allowing the drivers to pay later with their cards.

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Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference held in Hong Kong

STORY: Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference held in Hong Kong DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening session of the conference 2. various of participants 3. SOUNDBITE (English): PAUL CHAN, Financial secretary of the HKSAR government 4. various of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge 5. various of Hong Kong STORYLINE: The Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference 2022 wrapped up in Hong Kong on Wednesday. The two-day event brings together logistics, maritime, air freight and supply chain management services providers and users, including manufacturers, traders and distributors, to exchange market intelligence and explore business opportunities in the region. Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said Hong Kong's future as a global logistics center and international aviation hub was inked in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) and the outline for the

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Spain reduces sales tax on gas to 5 pct

STORY: Spain reduces sales tax on gas to 5 pct DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a gas cooker and a consumer with a gas bill 2. various of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez 3. various of tanks and facilities of gas companies 4. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): RUBEN SANCHEZ, Secretary-General, Spanish consumer association Consumers in Action (FACUA) 5. various of gas tanks in port and ships carrying gas STORYLINE: Spanish government decided to reduce the sales tax on gas from 21 to 5 percent. According to authorities, the anti-inflation measure will come into effect in October and will be in force until December 31, and could be extended into 2023. According to Spain's two largest consumer rights organizations, Consumers in Action (FACUA) and Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU), depending on the type of contract and the level of gas consumption, many households could experience monthly savings of between 5 and 19 euros. Ac

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Chinese company delivers two ART trains to UAE

STORY: Chinese company delivers two ART trains to UAE DATELINE: Sept. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit Trains STORYLINE: Two Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit Trains (ART) produced by CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CRRC Group, were delivered on Tuesday. They will set off from south China's Guangzhou to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking CRRC's first batch of ART trains delivered to overseas users. According to CRRC, the unmanned train integrates the advantages of trams and buses with merits of low cost, short construction period and flexible operation. It can run on the pre-defined trajectory, using the sensor onboard to identify the virtual rail on the ground. On a single charge, the trains can have a cruising range of 80 kilometers. They were specially customized for the UAE with a roof material that resists direct sunlight and high temperature to better adapt to the local natural conditions

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Chinese off-road cars debut in Saudi Arabia

STORY: Chinese off-road cars debut in Saudi Arabia DATELINE: July 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Riyadh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of two off-roaders from China's Great Wall Motor Company making their overseas debut STORYLINE: Two off-roaders from China's Great Wall Motor Company have made their overseas debut in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh. "Tank 300" and "Tank 500" are two models from the company's "Tank" brand, aiming to tap into the overseas market. At Sunday's press conference, Great Wall Motor Middle East Company's representative said that the Middle East is the main market for high-potential off-road vehicles in the world, and it is also the preferred market for the globalization of the "Tank" brand. The company also noted that the "Tank 300" model provides a new off-road experience catering to users' individuality, and breaks the barriers between off-road SUVs and urban SUVs. Market data provided by the Great Wall Motor shows that the compound growth rate of the company i

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Sanyo unveils security robots

OSAKA, Japan - Sanyo Electric Co. unveils two models of a prototype security robot March 25. The robots, jointly developed with venture business Tmsuk Inc., have a built-in sound sensor enabling users to control their moves via mobile phone and a built-in camera to capture images of their surroundings.

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Citizen Watch, Super Wave jointly develop 'security watch'

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a test model of a ''security watch'' that helps protect data stored on users' personal computers or other information devices, which Citizen Watch Co. and Super Wave Co. have jointly developed. The two firms said Feb. 21 that the new watch also enables users to guard against car thefts or home break-ins. The new product combines a wireless authentication technology developed by Super Wave, a startup venture specializing in information technology, and precision machinery technologies of Citizen. (Kyodo)

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Sharp's new multifunction tablets

TOKYO, Japan - Presenters show Sharp Corp.'s new multifunction touch-screen tablet computers, dubbed GALAPAGOS, in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2010, which are scheduled to hit the market in December. Available in two models, the tablets will allow users to subscribe to newspapers and magazines, and purchase electronic books, with a total of 30,000 titles available at launch, the Japanese electronics company said. (Kyodo)

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Kadokawa-Gree tie-up

TOKYO, Japan - Tsuguhiko Kadokawa (L), chairman of publisher Kadokawa Group Holdings Inc., shakes hands with Yoshikazu Tanaka, president of social networking service provider Gree Inc., in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2011, as the two companies announced they will cooperate to distribute e-book contents to smartphone and other gadget users. (Kyodo)