Author: Hithaishi CB

Company aims to develop a bird flu vaccine with rapid mass production and variant responsiveness. SK bioscience, a global innovative vaccine and biotech company committed to promoting human health from prevention to cure, today announced that it has been selected for the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA)’s Priority Infectious Disease Pandemic Preparedness Rapid R&D Support Program. This government-led initiative aims to develop vaccines against avian influenza – identified as a high-risk candidate for the next pandemic. SK bioscience was chosen for its proven technological capabilities as the only domestic company to have commercialized cell-culture-based vaccines for both influenza and COVID-19.…

The company will be supported by Singapore EDB’s Carbon Project Development Grant, which aims to help companies working on early-stage, Article 6-aligned credit generation. Climate Bridge International is a new, Singapore-headquartered joint venture between Climate Bridge Group, one of China’s largest independent carbon project developers, and climate finance leaders Alvin Lim and Tan Chin Hwee. The company will develop and finance carbon projects globally, focusing on countries that are aligned with Singapore’s international carbon market strategy, including those that have signed implementation agreements or MoUs with Singapore. The company will be supported by Singapore EDB’s Carbon Project Development Grant, which aims…

The Company Forecasts Strong Growth in 2025 Driven by Supply Chain and KFC Franchise Expansion Nisun International Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd , a technology-driven organization focused on transforming supply chain and agricultural logistics, today announced the signing of a USD $50 million corn supply agreement with Sichuan Yingdafeng Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. Under the agreement, Yingdafeng will supply high-quality yellow corn over a 12-month period. All shipments will comply with national food safety and quality standards, supporting Nisun International’s expanding role in China’s agricultural supply chain. “This agreement enhances our sourcing capabilities and reflects our commitment to building a resilient and efficient agricultural supply…

Businesses from Vietnam and Japan signed numerous MoUs aimed at developing a cooperation ecosystem in innovation and high-tech industries on the sidelines of a forum in Hanoi on Monday. Nguyen Thanh Binh, deputy CEO of Vietnamese conglomerate T&T Group, told the forum that her group is collaborating with Japanese partners on several green energy projects. For instance, T&T is partnering with Japan’s Marubeni Corporation to jointly research and develop offshore wind power projects with a total capacity of 3,000-4,000 MW in the Gulf of Tonkin. The Vietnam-Japan forum on cooperation in strategic industries, high technology, green transition, and semiconductors was…

SOCFIN selects KOLTIVA to implement a traceability system ensuring compliance with the European UnionDeforestation Regulation (EUDR) across its rubber supply chain in Ivory Coast and Liberia. The Socfin Group, a global leader in sustainable rubber production headquartered in Luxembourg, has partnered with KOLTIVA to implement a robust traceability system and ensure compliance with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This collaboration is one of SOCFIN’s key strategies to maintain seamless market access to the EU while reinforcing its supply chain transparency. Through this strategic partnership, KOLTIVA provides an integrated digital solution, equipping some of SOCFIN’s factories with an advanced platform…

The project aims to empower local farmers by providing insights into managing passionfruit as a high-value, climate-resilient crop New Zealand scientists are collaborating with over 70 farmers in rural Vietnam to enhance passionfruit production. The Plant and Food Research team from New Zealand has partnered with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the Viet Nam Climate-Smart Fruit Value Chain project, known as VietFruit, for more than two years. This initiative focuses on improving passionfruit cultivation and post-harvest practices in Sơn La province and Gia Lai in Vietnam. The project aims to empower local farmers by providing insights into managing passionfruit…

To achieve modern agricultural clusters, bilateral cooperation can also include trade and agricultural technology. Indonesia and Japan expressed their readiness to explore cooperation in agricultural technology to mitigate the risks posed by climate change, said Indonesian Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman. The cooperation was marked by a meeting between Sulaiman and Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF), Eto Taku, in Jakarta. “Currently, the most important aspect is cooperation in technology to mitigate the risks of climate change,” Sulaiman stated at the press conference. He noted that several countries are facing challenges in the agricultural sector due to global…

Protocol signed to open Chinese market to Australian mainland apples Apple and Pear Australia Ltd (APAL) announced that the Australian apple industry has reached a significant milestone, with a new biosecurity protocol now signed to allow mainland apples to be exported to China. The agreement, signed by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and the General Administration of Customs, China in Canberra, marks a significant step forward for Australian growers looking to expand into viable international markets. Following several years of positive dialogue and engagement, exports of Australian mainland apples to China are set to commence in the 2026…

East China Boosts spring farming with smart agriculture Shizhong District of Zaozhuang City in east China’s Shandong Province is harnessing smart agriculture technologies to enhance spring farming efficiency, with its 600-mu (40-hectare) Wonong Smart Agricultural Industrial Park leading the transformation. The park’s tomato crops, now entering harvest season, have achieved an 80 percent reduction in water use and a 30 percent yield increase through precision irrigation and nutrient systems. Equipped with integrated water-fertilization and digital temperature-control systems, the park’s greenhouses use sensors to monitor real-time environmental data, including temperature, humidity, and light. Farmers remotely adjust irrigation, ventilation, and climate settings via smartphones, enabling “cloud-based…

Introduced greenhouse small-fruit tomatoes, a disease-resistant tomato rootstock variety called “Tainan No. 1,” and a small fruit tomato variety called “Tainan No. 25” Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture Tainan Agricultural Improvement Station announced three important research and development results to strengthen the sustainable development of greenhouse small-fruit tomatoes. Among them are integrated pest management techniques (IPM) for greenhouse tomatoes, a disease-resistant tomato rootstock variety called “Tainan No. 1,” and a small fruit tomato variety called “Tainan No. 25” that is resistant to storage and transportation. By integrating all the technical components and applications, the industry will be able to enhance its…