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The European Commission publishes a bill to combat deforestation and forest degradation

The European Commission publishes a bill to combat deforestation and forest degradation

06/01/2022
The European Commission EC published bill COM(2021)706 on the EU’s import and export of certain goods and products related to deforestation and forest degradation. The Bill has two objectives: (i) minimizing the consumption of products coming from the supply chain related to deforestation and forest degradation; and (ii) increase EU consumption...
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New Zealand milk production lifts in September

New Zealand milk production lifts in September

29/12/2020
New Zealand milk production lifted by 1.8% year-on-year in September, on a milk solids basis, while season-to-date production was up by 2.9%. As a major dairy exporter, New Zealand’s performance can influence global dairy prices.
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Mitsubishi reports quarterly operating loss due to coronavirus slump

Mitsubishi reports quarterly operating loss due to coronavirus slump

28/12/2020
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. on Wednesday reported a 29.3 billion yen ($279.1 million) operating loss in the quarter ended Sept. 30 compared with a 6.3 billion yen ($60 million) profit a year earlier as sales shrank amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Nissan posts quarterly loss, forecasts smaller annual decline

Nissan posts quarterly loss, forecasts smaller annual decline

24/12/2020
Nissan Motor Co. cut its forecast for an annual operating loss by 28 percent, helped by restructuring efforts and better-than-expected sales.
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Aeon enters online grocery in Malaysia

Aeon enters online grocery in Malaysia

23/12/2020
Aeon enters online grocery in Malaysia: Retailer launches its new online grocery delivery service to increase convenience during Covid-19 pandemic
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Brazilian coffee exports hit record in September

Brazilian coffee exports hit record in September

22/12/2020
Coffee exports from Brazil hit an all-time high in September at 3.8 million bags shipped. The number includes green, soluble, and roast and ground coffee. Shipped volume was 8.6% higher than in September 2019, and the biggest amount ever shipped in a September.
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Vegetable prices surge in Japan due to heavy rain and lack of sunlight

Vegetable prices surge in Japan due to heavy rain and lack of sunlight

21/12/2020
Vegetable prices are surging in the nation due to poor crops, blamed on unfavorable weather conditions such as a long spell of rain and a lack of sunlight.
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Vietnam durian, pomelo, passion fruit in row to be exported to China

Vietnam durian, pomelo, passion fruit in row to be exported to China

21/12/2020
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the total import-export turnover of agricultural products between Vietnam and China reached more than US$9.8 billion in the first nine months of 2020, down 8.6 percent compared to the same period in 2019
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German auto market remained weak in August; sales down 20%, production 35% lower

German auto market remained weak in August; sales down 20%, production 35% lower

17/12/2020
The German auto market remained weak in August, with new-car registrations down 20% year on year and domestic auto production down 35%
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Robust iron ore prices to end 2020 on a high

Robust iron ore prices to end 2020 on a high

15/12/2020
Australian iron ore producers are basking in nine-year high prices, with the commodity set to continue at these peaks throughout December.
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