China keen on Battambang durians
Companies intend to buy durian in the southwest of Battambang province for export to China in the future, creating opportunities for the farmers to expand their scale of operation.
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Planting cross-Straits seeds of success
Born into a family of fruit growers, 60–year-old Chung Te-chuan from Longyan became the first farmer in Taiwan to grow durian, eventually deciding to invest in agriculture.
Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos to up wildlife crime fight
According to a June 3 press release, the three national Supreme Courts of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos met to discuss increasing the prosecution of wildlife crimes and pave the way…
Coral research provides a wave of optimism for marine life
The coral project research team led by Feng Qiwei, after more than 10 years of diligent work, has solved the technical bottleneck of large-scale coral artificial reproduction.
Mercury to rise in Odisha, onset of monsoon uncertain
Hot and humid weather is likely to prevail during the first week of June, with some districts experiencing temperature over 44 degrees C and up to 47 degrees C.
2nd rescued giant stingray returned to river’s depths
Pheng Boeun, head of the Koh Preah fishing community, said it repeatedly became tangled in fishing hooks, raising concern that the species was under threat from fishing activities.
Vietnam’s farmers escape poverty through forest work
As well as participating in forest management and protection, residents have been taking advantage of the cajuput forest to raise honeybees and catch fish for economic development.
Yunnan snub-nosed monkey receives a warm welcome
Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys come to a warm welcome, as researchers and local hunters-turned protectors devote the study and protection of the endangered species.
Operation on as Shirani forest fire continues to rage
According to some locals, the signs are ominous and they fear the fire is gaining force and unless it is smothered soon, it will ravage more areas.
Tagaytay city: More than just Taal volcano, there’s a pink convent and ‘California’
Tagaytay city is one of those places in the Philippines that has much to offer, however, it is too far to drive to for a one-day romp but too near for a multi-day escapade, notes…