India’s open natural ecosystems are increasingly threatened, IUCN Redlist update shows

India’s open natural ecosystems - grasslands, semi-arid landscapes, desert, croplands, hilly scrublands, and fallow lands – are under increasing threat as four bird species inhabiting them have been ‘uplisted’ by the International Union for...

Economic Watch: China's coarse-grain foods gain popularity amid rising health awareness

TAIYUAN, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Quinoa meal bars, buckwheat tea and millet cakes -- all made from coarse grains -- are emerging as new favorites in China's food consumer market. Once considered humble supplements to staple foods, coarse grains are...

Moc Chau: Vietnam’s Highland Gem Crowned Asia’s Leading Nature Destination

In the heart of northwest Vietnam, where misty mountains cradle valleys of wildflowers and tea plantations stretch like green waves across the hills, lies Moc Chau—a destination that has just earned its place in the spotlight. Recently named...

Panhau Retreat: Vietnam’s Eco-Luxury Gem Wins Asia’s Leading Green Resort

In the mist-veiled mountains of northern Vietnam, where ancient forests meet terraced rice fields and the air carries the scent of wild orchids, Panhau Retreat stands as a beacon of sustainable luxury. Recently honored as Asia’s Leading Green...

University's experimental station tackles technological challenges in modern agriculture in China's Heilongjiang

Professor Chen Yong, also the head of the Zhaodong experimental station of the China Agricultural University, checks the growth of maize in an experimental field at Dongsheng Village, Zhaodong City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Oct....

Rahul slams PM Modi after Trump’s claim on India stopping Russian oil imports

Following US President Donald Trump’s claim that India had assured him it would stop purchasing Russian oil, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking to X on Thursday (October 16),...

GLOBALink | China's tech-empowered grain farming bolsters food security

Smart agriculture has been flourishing across China. As the World Food Day arrives, Chinese farmers are leveraging advanced technologies to safeguard grain output and ensure a bountiful autumn harvest.

India aims to double agri exports, open new global markets for rice in five years: Minister Pralhad Joshi

Over the next five years, India aims to double its agricultural and agri-based exports and open new global markets for Indian rice, Pralhad Joshi, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, said in a video message, "Over the next...

Bengaluru to host debut Gitex Ai India

Gitex, the world’s largest tech and AI events network, will mark its debut in India with the inaugural Gitex Ai India in April 2027 in Bengaluru, it was revealed at the Gitex Global in Dubai. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and KAOUN...

Trump's tariffs bite India, exports to US fell by 12 pc in September

The impact of the 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US is visible with Indian goods exports to America taking a 11.9 per cent hit in September (year-on-year). Indian goods exports to the US in the first half of FY26 (April-September), however,...

China will donate US$14 million to Mozambique and forgive sizeable loan interest

Mozambique’s prime minister wrapped a two-day trip to Beijing with the announcement of a sizable Chinese donation and interest forgiveness on loans up to 2024, reports news outlet Club of Mozambique. Mozambican Prime Minister Benvinda Levi arrived...

From Struggle to Strength: How a Woman Farmer in Uttarakhand is Growing Her Own Future

Basanti’s journey mirrors the purpose of Project Unnati Apple, which has helped hundreds of farmers in Uttarakhand adopt climate-resilient, high-yield apple cultivation. In the picturesque village of Sunderkhal, Basanti’s orchard glows red with...

BioSTL Expands Global Footprint with India Partnership to Drive Ag Innovation for Smallholder Farmers

Experts reiterated that India's agri-entrepreneurship story is at an inflection point. (Photo Source: BioSTL) To connect agricultural innovators with global markets, global capital investments and technology ecosystems across countries, a...

China has the world in a $1 trillion chokehold

Investors, managers, legislators, and politicians around the world are now following Donald Trump's profile on Truth Social. The US president's posts have the power to influence markets and even shake up the world order. Now there is another habit...

Montana’s Chinese past isn’t past

Stay informed about the West. Sign up for our email newsletter to receive in-depth, independent reporting that illuminates our region. I used to live in a plain white house in Montana’s Rattlesnake Valley, in a neighborhood that was built over...

Urad Front Banner in N China's Inner Mongolia enters autumn harvest season

(Xinhua) 10:37, October 16, 2025 An aerial drone photo shows a reaper harvesting corn in Urad Front Banner in Bayannur, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 15, 2025. Urad Front Banner in Bayannur has recently entered the autumn...

Elephant Population in India Dips 25% Amid Habitat Loss, Human-Wildlife Conflict

But the report also warned that the figures reflect deepening pressures on one of India's most iconic animals. The Western Ghats, lush southern highlands stretching through Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, remain a key stronghold with nearly...

'Frightened of...': Rahul Gandhi targets PM after Trump claims India won't buy Russian oil

Following US president Donald Trump's claim of India's assurance to not purchase Russian oil, Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking to X on Thursday, the Congress MP accused the prime minister of...

Trump threatens ban of Chinese cooking oil

President Donald Trump said he might stop trade in cooking oil with China, injecting fresh tensions into the relationship between the world's two largest economies. Trump on Tuesday cast the potential move as retaliation against Beijing for its...

South Africa's fruit industry set for R400 million boost with new access to China

The Department of Agriculture has announced that South Africa has signed an agreement that allows South African farmers to export apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes to China for the first time. The deal comes as the government...