Climate-proofing India’s daily bread: The race for resilient wheat
RAMBA, India (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - When all else fails, Satveer Singh knows his family will manage if they have a sack of wheat flour in...
China wants EU to scrap EV tariffs on EVs by July 4, Chinese state...
BEIJING - Beijing wants the European Union to scrap its preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles by July 4, China's state-controlled Global Times reported, after...
Some Vietnam coffee farms thrive despite drought, but may not stop espresso price hikes
PLEIKU, Vietnam - Vietnamese coffee growers have been hit hard this year by the worst drought in nearly a decade, raising concerns of pricier espressos across...
Mission 2025 group urges governments to set more ambitious climate goals
LONDON - Some of the world's biggest companies, finance houses, cities and regions have joined forces to urge governments to increase their climate ambition ahead of...
Taiwan war games to mimic combat as closely as possible
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s annual war games this year will be as close as possible to actual combat, no longer just putting on a show...
Japan and Thailand are the most popular destinations for Chinese tourists this summer
JAPAN AND THAILAND top the list of Asian destinations for Chinese tourists heading abroad this summer, as the world’s biggest market of travelers look...
Meat-loving Argentines eat less beef amid triple-digit inflation
BUENOS AIRES — Argentines, famed for steakhouses, sprawling cattle ranches and asado barbecues, are consuming less beef than ever, forced to tighten their belts...
Capri battles water emergency as it prepares to allow tourists back
MILAN — Tourists who have booked a hotel on Capri will be allowed back onto the Italian island as the local administration works to...
Vietnam says willing to talk to Philippines about Manila’s UN maritime claim
HANOI - Vietnam said on Friday it is willing to talk to the Philippines to seek measures that are in line with the interests of both countries, after Manila last week filed a claim with...
Why food prices will remain high in India
Food inflation in India, driven by supply-side factors like adverse weather affecting crops, has remained at around 8% year-on-year since November 2023 and is...
Japan has no right to meddle in China-Philippines maritime issues, says Chinese embassy in...
BEIJING - Japan is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to intervene in China-Philippines maritime matters, a spokesperson for China's embassy in Japan said on Friday.
Japan's foreign ministry said this week that it was seriously...
Japan’s flood of tourists prompts call to charge foreigners more
AS THE FLOOD of overseas tourists shows no sign of slowing, complaints about overcrowding and poor behavior by visitors are prompting some in Japan...