A grim record-breaking milestone was reached in 2023, as it was identified as the hottest year in recorded history. Regrettably, the trend continues into 2024, as evidenced by the alarming data for March: global temperatures have surged to unprecedented levels, surpassing those of previous decades by 0.73 degrees Celsius, and notably exceeding the pre-industrial benchmark … Read more
In years to come, Malaysia and many other nations around the world will be grappling with two interconnected challenges: food security and falling birth rates. These issues, while distinct, share a common thread of impacting the well-being and future sustainability of human lives as we know it. However, amid these challenges lies the potential for … Read more
China’s top spy agency has accused overseas institutions of targeting the rare earth sector and food industry in the latest in a series of warnings encouraging the public to be alert to the risk from foreign spies. The warnings come amid growing concern among foreign investors about the impact of the country’s latest anti-espionage laws … Read more
Indonesia was self-sufficient in rice in the 1980s before farmland was used to build housing for the booming population, which now stands at more than 270 million people. Despite this, more than 90 per cent of Indonesian families still consume rice every day, providing more than half their daily calories. The Southeast Asian nation’s per … Read more
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has called for the revitalisation of two irrigation projects in his state to improve food security in the country. Mr Zulum disclosed this to journalists after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. The projects – South Chad and Yauri irrigations – have been threatened by … Read more
Agricultural advisers have been sent out across China to help farmers minimise damage from freezing weather to their spring vegetable crops. The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences said on Friday that 40 teams of experts had fanned out across the country to assess damage and offer technical advice. “The country has continued to experience extreme … Read more
The black-and-red bulk carrier AT 27 arrived in Guinea on Africa’s west coast last month. On it was a typical cargo: 25,000 tons of wheat destined for Mali, a neighboring country that’s facing severe food insecurity. The goods, though, were not part of any ordinary trade. The 170-meter-long ship docking in Conakry was one of … Read more
The commerce ministry has called a meeting of all stakeholders, including government officials and trade sector experts, on January 20 to discuss issues which are likely to figure in the WTO meeting, an official said. The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC) of World Trade Organization (WTO) is scheduled from February 26-29 in Abu Dhabi, the UAE. … Read more
The summit left a lasting impression on both participants and observers. India’s G20 presidency prioritized inclusivity and outreach. (File) G20 Summit In New Delhi: September 2023 marked a historic moment for India as it hosted the G20 Summit in its vibrant capital, New Delhi. The 2023 G20 New Delhi summit was the eighteenth meeting of … Read more
China’s annual two-day central economic work conference, which concluded on Tuesday, laid down expansive policy priorities for the world’s second-largest economy to carve out a stronger recovery path in 2024. From boosting business sentiment to better coordination among ministries, the 4,355-character readout of the meeting chaired by President Xi Jinping contained a long to-do list. … Read more
