Chicago woman gets devastating diagnosis, decides to explore Asia and starts with Vietnam’s caves. But once inside, she hears 9 chilling words “I thought my time was up.” We Got This Covered · Jul 25
El Niño worsens plight of Asia’s rice belt after war price shock Lower harvests risk driving up global food prices and inflation. This situation threatens food security for millions across developing Asia. The Economic Times · Jul 25
Bulletin world briefing: Why Ukraine is attacking Russia’s ‘Amazon’ warehouses Why is Ukraine attacking Russia’s ‘Amazon’ warehouses? Iran mercilessly mocks Trump’s ‘little lapdog’ Marco Rubio Wildfires spread in Italy after arsonists tie flammable rags to cats Why ‘revenge mode’ Trump is moving more weapons to the Middle East Vietnam proposes strict new social media rules for under 16s Get in,… The Independent UK · Jul 24
In the late '60s and early '70s, the US military tried something it hasn't repeated since; Operation Popeye - what was it? Can you weaponize the weather? The U.S. military actually tried. During the Vietnam War, a top-secret mission named Operation Popeye used cloud seeding over the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Planes dropped silver iodide to trigger relentless monsoons and drown enemy supply lines in mud. Here is how weather modification became… The Economic Times · Jul 24
Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway Signs to Be Moved After Vietnam Veterans Object to Shared Memorial Signs honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Tennessee highway will be relocated after Vietnam veterans objected to placing the memorial along a roadway that has long been dedicated to local service members killed in the Vietnam War. Latin Times · Jul 24
Vietnam moves to bar under-16s from posting, commenting on social media Vietnam is planning to require social media platforms to stop users under the age of 16 from posting content, commenting or reacting to posts, under a draft decree aimed at strengthening online protections for children, according to a document reviewed by Reuters. The Times of India · Jul 24
Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting on social media HANOI — Vietnam is planning to force social media platforms to ban users under 16 from posting content, commenting or reacting to posts, according to a draft decree reviewed by Reuters, joining a growing international push to curb the use of social media by minors. Bangkok Post · Jul 24
Pentagon list of service members killed in Iran war removes most recent four New York Times reports that list of those killed changed from 18 on Wednesday to 14 on Thursday The Guardian - US · Jul 24
Coffee Prices Fall as USDA Predicts 6% Increase in Global Coffee Production September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -7.05 (-2.23%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -86 (-2.27%). Coffee prices are lower today after the USDA forecast late Wednesday that global coffee output in the 2026-27 season will rise by +6.0% (10.8 million bags) to a record... Barchart · Jul 23
New “Made in Vietnam” Nikon lens surfaces, have Trump tariffs forced production to shift from China? I thought Nikon only made one lens in Vietnam, but a picture of a new “Made in Vietnam” lens suggests that things have changed... Digital Camera World · Jul 23
China’s durian imports from Thailand and Malaysia soar as glut pressures growers HONG KONG — China's durian imports rose 47%, year on year, in the first half of 2026, with Thailand and Malaysia posting particularly strong gains, according to customs data, as Southeast Asian exporters offloaded a glut of the fruit that had sparked a price drop. Bangkok Post · Jul 23
Philippines is building 422 MW of solar farms above fish ponds, and the idea could change renewable energy forever Vietnam's VinEnergo and Philippine developer SunAsia Energy have agreed to build 422 megawatts peak of solar power spread across three sites in the Philippines, using a design that lifts the panels on steel piles above active fish ponds rather than floating them directly on the water. The approach is intended… The Times of India · Jul 23
Brazil Coffee Harvest Pressures Weigh on Prices September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Wednesday closed down -5.45 (-1.69%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -22 (-0.58%). Coffee prices retreated on Wednesday, with robusta falling to a 2-week low. Coffee prices are under pressure on the outlook for dry conditions in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions over... Barchart · Jul 22
‘Frustrated’ Vietnam veterans force reversal of Charlie Kirk highway naming IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 22
The Independent UK · Jul 22 Signs for Charlie Kirk Memorial highway to be moved after Vietnam veterans objections to sharing the road The Tennessee road had long been known as Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, and the new designation caught veterans off guard, a county official said
Barchart · Jul 22 Coffee Prices Ease on the Outlook for Brazil’s Coffee Harvest to Accelerate September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -7.65 (-2.38%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -62 (-1.62%). Coffee prices are retreating today, with robusta falling to a 2-week low. Coffee prices are under pressure on the outlook for dry conditions in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions over the...
Bangkok Post · Jul 22 Rights group urges Vietnam to release five arrested over Ho Chi Minh book HANOI — Human Rights Watch on Wednesday called on Vietnam to release a former business executive and four other people over their roles in the publication and promotion of a book about Ho Chi Minh that allegedly contained anti-state content.
Benzinga · Jul 21 GE Vernova Earnings Prediction Market Preview: Kalshi Traders Bet On Iran And Vietnam, Not Wind Blades GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV), the $291 billion power and grid business spun out of General Electric in 2024, reports second-quarter earnings Wednesday before the open, with analysts expecting $3.17 per share on revenue of $10.77 billion.
Barchart · Jul 21 Coffee Prices Erase Early Gains on Forecasts for Dry Weather in Brazil September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Tuesday closed down -2.45 (-0.75%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -66 (-1.70%). Coffee prices gave up an early advance on Tuesday and settled lower after updated weather forecasts took out the rain chances this week in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions, potentially...
Bangkok Post · Jul 21 Sun PhuQuoc Airways expands Thailand push Vietnam's newest airline, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, is banking on closer aviation ties with Thailand as it pursues aggressive international expansion, positioning Phu Quoc Island as a new regional hub for tourism and connecting traffic.
Bangkok Post · Jul 21 SCGP maintains revenue target as profits surge SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP) has reaffirmed its revenue target of 130 billion baht for 2026, citing strong demand growth in Vietnam and Indonesia as key drivers.
Barchart · Jul 21 Arabica Coffee Advances as Brazil Rains Threaten to Delay the Coffee Harvest September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +2.15 (+0.66%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -45 (-1.16%). Coffee prices are mixed today. Arabica coffee is climbing today amid forecasts for rains later this week in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions, which could further delay the harvest and deteriorate...
RideApart · Jul 21 Honda’s Next Global Takeover Could Start With This Basic $1,100 Electric Scooter Local UC3 production could help Honda create the electric successor to the Super Cub for Asia and other developing markets.
The Times of India · Jul 21 Watch: Vietnam sleeper bus with passengers inside bursts into flames; 7 killed At least seven passengers were killed and five others injured after a passenger bus caught fire in southern Vietnam early Tuesday.
Times Life · Jul 21 Why the Indian Pangolin Tops Global Wildlife Trafficking and What Conservation Efforts Are Changing The Animal That Curls Into a Ball and Cannot RunThe Indian pangolin's primary defence is to roll into a tight armoured ball. Against a leopard, this works. Against a poacher with a sack, it is a gift. The animal does not bite, does not flee at speed, and emits no…