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11 death sentences, 19 life terms: Vietnam court’s massive verdict in drug case involving 227

A court in Vietnam has sentenced 11 people to death and 19 others to life imprisonment in one of the country’s largest drug trafficking cases. A total of 227 defendants were convicted in a network that smuggled synthetic drugs from France, state media reported on Thursday.

The Times of India · Sep 3

Jackie Chan became the face of a campaign to save one of the world's most trafficked mammals; his Kung Fu Pangolin campaign urged China to stop buying their scales

Jackie Chan, one of China's best-known film stars, became the face of a high-profile campaign in 2017 aimed at reducing demand for pangolin products and helping protect one of the world's most trafficked mammals. The campaign, called “Kung Fu Pangolin”, used Chan's martial-arts image to deliver a simple message to…

The Times of India · Sep 3

Harvest Pressures Weigh on Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -11.55 (-3.73%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -59 (-1.70%). Coffee prices extended their week-long slide today, with arabica dropping to a 5-week low and robusta sliding to a 2.75-month low. Coffee prices have sold off sharply over the...

Barchart · Sep 2

Coffee Prices Slip as Brazil’s Coffee Exports Expected to Accelerate

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -4.40 (-1.41%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -102 (-2.89%). Coffee prices are falling sharply today, with arabica dropping to a 1-month low and robusta sliding to a 2.75-month low. Coffee prices have sold off sharply over the past...

Barchart · Sep 1

Inside Vinhomes' Vision for the Next Generation of Cities

Discover how Vinhomes is shaping sustainable urban development in Vietnam through large-scale projects, nature-positive planning and proven execution.

International Business Times · Aug 31

What India Loses When the Pangolin Vanishes: Soil Health, Termite Surges, and Biodiversity at Risk

A Pangolin Digs About 200 Burrows in Its LifetimeThe Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) is a burrowing insectivore that can excavate tunnels up to 3.5 metres deep. Each burrow aerates compacted earth, creates drainage channels, and deposits the animal's nitrogen-rich droppings at depth, a kind of involuntary composting that improves soil…

Times Life · Aug 31

Vietnam's export triumph: How a small nation beat China and India to become America's top trade partner

Vietnam now leads all nations in its trade surplus with the United States. This significant shift occurred during the first half of the year 2026. Vietnam's surplus reached $114 billion, surpassing China and Mexico. This growth stems from economic reforms initiated in the 1980s and a "China plus one" strategy.…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Vietnam’s coffee farmers are betting on durian to strike it rich in China

Vietnamese farmers are shifting from coffee cultivation to durian farming. This change is driven by immense Chinese demand for the pungent fruit. Vietnam has become China's largest durian supplier, surpassing Thailand's long-held dominance. Durian exports are projected to reach four billion dollars this year. However, concerns about oversupply and quality…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Apparel exporters urge commerce minister Piyush Goyal to regulate cotton yarn exports

Apparel exporters requested government intervention to regulate cotton yarn exports. Rising yarn prices are significantly hurting the industry's global competitiveness. Limited stock and increased demand from countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam contribute. Higher manufacturing costs affect opportunities in new free trade agreement markets. Value addition through finished garments offers greater…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Falling ICE Inventories Boost Arabica Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +3.20 (+1.03%) on Friday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -26 (-0.73%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Friday as they consolidated above Thursday’s lows. Arabica has support on tight supplies after ICE arabica coffee inventories fell to a 27-year low...

Barchart · Aug 28