In a significant development German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, Berlin wants to pursue gas and renewable energy projects with Senegal. The development comes in the backdrop of the war in Ukraine which is having a major impact on energy and… Read More ›
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East Timor’s new President aims to forge closer relations with China
Nobel laureate Jose Ramos-Horta has been inaugurated as East Timor’s new president on Friday. He has pledged to dedicate his time in office to strengthen national unity and forge closer ties with China. Thousands have travelled to Dili, the capital… Read More ›
USDA and USAID to contribute $700M towards food security in Africa
In a statement the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) said, they will contribute around $700 million in total to international food security efforts. The funds will go to emergency food operations in… Read More ›
Beyond Meat launches plant-based minced pork in China
On Tuesday, Beyond Meat Inc launched a plant-based minced pork in China. The Los Angeles-based producer of plant-based alternative meat substitute is seeking to tap growing demand for its products in the lucrative Chinese market. In a statement Beyond Meat said,… Read More ›
Smithfield Foods Inc to resume South Dakota pork plant from May 7
Late on Wednesday, Smithfield Foods Inc, the world’s biggest pork processor said, it will restart its Sioux Falls, South Dakota plant from May 7. The plant has been idling for more than three weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak. Smithfield… Read More ›