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GCIT students showcase industry-driven tech innovations
The final year students of Gyalpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT), Kabesa, showcased 16 innovative real-life projects yesterday, demonstrating the application of their technical skills in collaboration with industry partners....

Fish joins meat in fray over veggie food
The fish industry is accusing plant-based lookalikes of taking the imitation game too far, with packaging that makes tofu sound like tuna. In 1929, Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte painted “This is not as pipe” to argue that a label does...

Iran’s agricultural renaissance with smart farming
Agriculture has been the backbone of Iran’s rural economy and a vital pillar of national food security for thousands of years. Iran’s diverse climate and extensive arable land—spanning approximately 15 million hectares—position it as a potential...

Saudia Cargo launches ‘BEYOND’ campaign to expand exports worldwide
Saudia Cargo has launched its ‘BEYOND’ campaign to increase Saudi exports and strengthen their position in international markets. Run in partnership with the Saudi Export Development Authority and the 'Saudi Made' programme, the campaign supports...

Thailand Rejects Full Tariff Liberalisation for US Imports
Thailand has strongly affirmed its position that it will not concede to zero per cent tariffs on all US imports, citing the vital need to protect its agricultural sector and domestic businesses as negotiations for reciprocal customs duties...

New project to recycle farm plastics to protect rivers
The scheme, launching in south Wales, focuses on farm plastics that often end up in rivers, posing a threat to wildlife and water quality. It is part of the Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Four Rivers for LIFE project and is being delivered in...

Scotland’s agriculture minister criticised for delayed wildfire visit
Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle called the delay 'disgraceful' after confirming Mr Fairlie plans to visit the affected areas near Carrbridge, Grantown-on-Spey, and Dava on Thursday, July 17. The fires were first reported to police on Saturday,...

Ottawa pledges $2.5M to support B.C. businesses amid trade uncertainties
The federal government is investing $2.5 million to help B.C. businesses navigate tough trade conditions and tap into new global markets, officials announced in Kelowna on Wednesday (July 16). The funding will be delivered through PacifiCan and...
Business : Malaysia 2Q GDP Forecast To Expand 4.5 Pct, Fuelled By Robust Domestic Demand -- DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) based on advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, slightly outpacing previous quarter’s 4.4 per cent. Growth...

Trade Squashing
Now we’re going in the other direction...squeezing off trade as if we were kinking a garden hose. And for reasons that often have little to do with trade itself. The headline news this morning. Bloomberg: Trump eyes tariffs of 10% to 15% for 150...

Punjab, Bangladesh to expand cooperation in trade, agriculture
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met with Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Iqbal Hussain Khan on Friday to discuss avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation in trade, agriculture, industry, and women empowerment. The...

DJI Agras T100, T70P and T25P Launches Globally
New agricultural drones offer higher efficiency, improved safety, and better capabilities to support spraying, spreading — and now lifting Shenzhen, China (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- DJI, the world leader in civilian drones and creative camera...

Specials | Jul 19, 2025 | 19 min read Sanjeev Sanyal Calls for Robust Reforms to Strengthen Commodity Markets at Tefla’s Conference Headline
Others Specials Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19: Tefla’s, in collaboration with the Commodity Trading Club and powered by MCQube as Knowledge Partner, concluded its Commodity Market Movers 2025 conference at The St. Regis Mumbai on Friday....

Good record keeping is essential for the success of your business
Good record keeping is one of the often neglected but crucial elements of running a successful business, and is indispensable to the very core of your enterprise. Without the right records, your business may miss out on invoicing for jobs done, be...

Big Beautiful Bill delivers real hope for North Dakota's agriculture and energy future
Ron NessContributed / North Dakota Petroleum Council The media narrative surrounding the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) has been filled with misinformation and political theater, leaving most North Dakotans confused about what this legislation means for...

SBA offers disaster relief loans after Northern Michigan ice storms
Amanda Fisher, State Director, NFIB Michigan Small business lobbyist | National Federation of Independent Business - MichiganAmanda Fisher, State Director, NFIB Michigan Small business lobbyist | National Federation of Independent Business -...

Ghana and Serbia collaborate to accelerate Feed Ghana Programme
Eric Opoku (fourth from left) – Minister of Food and Agriculture with Marko Djuric (third from right) Serbian’s Minister of Foreign Affairs with the Ghana team. Ghana is set to form alliances with the Government of Serbia to accelerate the...

THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025 Soars to New Highs, Strengthening Thailand’s Role as a Regional F&B Trade Hub
Thailand achieved remarkable success in hosting THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025, held from 27 – 31 May under the theme “Beyond Food Experience.” The event delivered far more than a conventional exhibition, offering a meaningful platform for business...

Secretary Rollins Announces $675.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Florida
Office of Communications | press@usda.gov (Washington, D.C., July 21, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today in Florida met with agricultural leaders and producers and announced additional U.S. Department of Agriculture...

Rail link to Baghmara could transform M’laya’s economy: Rakkam A Sangma
CORRESPONDENT SHILLONG: A railway connection to Baghmara could unlock massive economic potential for Meghalaya - boosting trade with Bangladesh, creating employment, and accelerating industrial growth in tourism, transport, and agriculture....