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Chinese banana group expand operations by 50%
The Phnom Penh Post
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Workers at Cambodian Banana Agricultural General Co., Ltd. (CBA), clean bananas before packing them for export. People's Gazette Cambodian Banana Agricultural General Co., Ltd. (CBA), a Chinese company, is planning to increase its export of fresh...
Japan Agriculture Minister Says Govt Mulling Importing Rice; Ishiba Says Have to Take Necessary Measures to ‘Steadily Supply Rice’
The Japan News
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June 7, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks at a House of Representatives Budget Committee meeting on Friday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 15:15 JST, June 7, 2025 The government is considering importing rice as...
India News | Centre Eases Rules for Buying Scientific Equipment, Consumables by R&D Institutes
Latestly
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June 7, 2025
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) In a bid to further research, the government has enhanced financial limits for the procurement of scientific instruments and consumables by various scientific institutions, including those pursuing research in the defence...
South Africa’s Economy Faces Strain Amid Weak Growth in 2025
Textile Value Chain
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June 7, 2025
Subdued Start to the Year After recording subdued economic growth of 0.5% in 2024, South Africa’s real GDP edged up by 0.1% QoQ (0.8% YoY) in Q1 2025 from a downwardly revised growth of 0.4% QoQ in Q4 2024 (0.6% previously). Real GDP growth was...
Communist Chinese plotting monster assault after bioterror suspects arrested: expert
Fox News
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Gordon Chang, an attorney and expert on China, says the Chinese couple accused of bringing toxic fungus into the U.S. should be sent to Guantánamo Bay as the U.S. faces threats from the communist nation. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!...
‘Honoured to serve our hardworking farmers’: PM Modi vows to intensify welfare efforts
News9 Live
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June 7, 2025
India News PM Narendra Modi has stated on Saturday that several initiatives of the BJP government has given a major impetus to the economy and the country since the last 11 years, especially in the sectors of agriculture. Prime Minister Narendra...
Tshwane mayor backs farmers in new strategy drive
Food For Mzansi
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June 7, 2025
City of Tshwane mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya said the city’s agriculture strategy is being drafted and should be presented to the mayoral committee in the next three months. She highlighted that the agricultural sector must be consulted through this...
Unleashing American Drone Dominance
sUAS News - The Business of Drones
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June 7, 2025
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), otherwise known as drones, enhance United States productivity,...
Guyana, China emphasise relationship of mutual trust, shared values, economic co-operation
Guyana Chronicle
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June 7, 2025
–in commemoration of 53 years of diplomatic ties –President Ali says new Chinese Ambassador engaged on issues related to Guyana’s sovereignty, regional peace PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has said that the newly- accredited Chinese Ambassador to...
Former Armagh man among two men jailed over one of Europe’s largest illegal dumps
Armagh I
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June 7, 2025
Two company directors have been sentenced to a total of 33 months imprisonment for their role in the illegal dumping of waste at the Mobuoy landfill site in Derry. Sentencing the two defendants, who had previously pleaded guilty to waste offences,...
The 4th meeting of the “Central Asia – India” Dialogue took place in New Delhi – Joint statement adopted
News Central Asia
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June 7, 2025
On 6 June 2025, the 4th meeting of the “Central Asia – India” Dialogue was held in New Delhi, with the participation of the foreign ministers of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. During the meeting, the...
Australia cannot change biosecurity laws to ‘suit’ Trump
Sky News Australia
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June 7, 2025
Deputy Nationals Leader Kevin Hogan says Australia’s biosecurity should not be used as a bargaining tool for the removal of US tariffs as that would “decimate” the beef industry. “We can’t compromise our biosecurity rules … they’re tight for a...
India can become global leader in livestock exports, aim for 20 pc rise in FY26
Mangalorean
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June 7, 2025
India can become global leader in livestock exports, aim for 20 pc rise in FY26 New Delhi: India can position itself as a global leader in livestock exports, especially in value-added segments, and the industry must be more aspirational and aim...
Urgent warning to shoppers over popular product sold in Bunnings and other stores across Australia
Daily Mail
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June 7, 2025
By NICHOLAS COMINO FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 01:30 EDT, 7 June 2025 | Updated: 02:57 EDT, 7 June 2025 Scientists have raised the alarm over a popular plant sold in hardware stores across Australia which could cause billions of dollars in...
Survey reveals cost of living overtakes huge global issue among Australia's voters: 'Why is it receiving so little attention?'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 7, 2025
Before May's Australian federal election, many voters were feeling the squeeze of rising prices. However, a warming planet remained a notable concern. What were voters concerned about ahead of the Australian election? According to Vote Compass...
China, Canada vow to deepen bilateral bond
China Daily Global
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China is willing to work with Canada, in the spirit of looking forward, to promote the steady and sound development of bilateral relations and strive for win-win cooperation, Premier Li Qiang said on Friday in a phone conversation with Canadian...
House bill would add tariffs, limit Chinese drone use
Miami Mirror
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June 6, 2025
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has reintroduced the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act, a bill designed to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese-made drones. Joined by House colleagues including China Select Committee Chair John Moolenaar...
USDA leads trade mission to boost US agricultural exports in Peru
Big Sky Times - Montana
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June 7, 2025
Montana Department of Agriculture Director Jillien Streit will participate in a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade mission to Lima, Peru, from June 9-12. The mission aims to expand market access and boost U.S. agricultural exports to...
China trade reliance and grey capital strain Thai economy
The Nation Thailand
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June 7, 2025
Trade between Thailand and China has long played a vital role in shaping the economic landscape of both nations. As the world’s second-largest economy, China accounts for approximately 30% of global trade. Thailand, situated at the heart of...
Akazawa: Japan, U.S. Still Unable to Agree After 5th Round of Tariff Talks; Countries Hope to Reach Agreement on Sidelines of G7 Summit
The Japan News
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June 7, 2025
Kentaro Kuroki / The Yomiuri Shimbun Economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks to reporters after a fifth round of ministerial-level tariff talks with the United States in Washington on Friday. By Kentaro Kuroki and Takeru Kise...