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The Ethiopian government is considering lifting import and export trade bans to address domestic inflation losses
According to recent reports by Ethiopian media, the Ethiopian government is considering adopting a policy that would allow foreign exporters within the country to use foreign exchange earnings from exports for import trade, as this could offset losses caused by domestic inflation. It is reported that for a long time, Ethiopian law has prohibited foreign enterprises
Domestic coffee demand in Mexico has been growing.
According to Jorge Cuevas, Chief Coffee Officer at Sustainable Harvest, a U.S. coffee trading company, the share of specialty coffee in Mexico's coffee market is increasing. Cofincaf is a coffee company located in Chiapas in southeastern Mexico.
Uganda’s coffee exports continue to grow
According to data from the Uganda Coffee Development Authority, in the past 12 months (October 2022 to September 2023), Uganda’s cumulative coffee exports reached 368,400 metric tons in volume and $940 million in value, showing year-on-year increases of 5% and 7%, respectively. In September this year, the country’s export scale continued to expand, with coffee ex
Step into the renowned water towns of the Jiangnan region!Where are the ten ancient famous bridges of Shaoxing located?
There is a children’s rhyme about the ancient bridges of Shaoxing that lists the crisscrossing small bridges throughout the city. “In Shaoxing City, there are ten arched bridges: first, the Damu Bridge; second, the Huangyi Bridge; third, the Santijiao Bridge; fourth, the Luosi Bridge; fifth, the Liyu Bridge; sixth, the Fulu Bridge; seventh, the Jiefang Bridge; eighth, the Bazizi Bridge; ninth, the Jiawu Bridge; and tenth, the Rihui Bridge.”
Coffee violation alert: Brazil's agriculture ministry recalls eight batches of problematic coffee
Brazilian media report that recently, Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) discovered during an inspection operation that some coffee products were found to contain foreign matter exceeding legally permitted levels, leading to the recall of eight batches of problematic coffee (roasted beans). The action was carried out under Article 29-A of Decree No. 6,268/2007
El Niño alert: Indonesia's coffee bean production faces decline, may impact Robusta prices
According to foreign media reports, the drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon may further reduce coffee production in Indonesia. Indonesia mainly produces Robusta coffee beans, which account for 85% of the country's total output. Robusta contains twice the caffeine of Arabica beans, has a more bitter taste, and is commonly used in commercial settings.
Indonesia’s coffee production has dropped significantly, with ICCRI and WCR collaborating to promote the new Komasti variety
In recent years, coffee production in Indonesia has faced challenges due to climate change and an increase in farm pests and diseases. The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service predicts that Indonesia’s coffee exports in the 2023/24 season will decline by 32% compared to the previous year. Excessive rainfall in the past disrupted the development of coffee cherries, leading to a sharp drop in coffee yield.
Brazil's coffee trees enter flowering season, with some regions hit by rare heatwaves and heavy rainfall
Brazil is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere. During the recently concluded winter, Brazil experienced rare heatwaves, with temperatures reaching nearly 40°C. Forecast data from Brazil's National Meteorological Institute (Inmet) indicate that temperatures in October this year in the northern, northeastern, southeastern, and central-western states of Brazil will be higher than usual
A sign at Qibu Gully Scenic Area warns “No Iron Head Skill Training,” but a visitor ends up knocking herself out? Who’s to blame?
Recently, a video of a woman hitting her head at a scenic area where “No Iron Head Skill Training” is posted has drawn widespread attention and discussion online. According to media reports, the woman was visiting Qibu Gully Scenic Area in Wu’an City, Hebei Province, and accidentally bumped into a protruding rock while trying to take photos of the scenery, causing a scalp laceration that required medical treatment.
After ticket prices dropped to 9.9 yuan, tourists flocked in such large numbers that Handan Ancient Wudang Mountain had to urgently halt entry!
With the growing popularity of the "special forces travel" concept, night hiking has once again come into the spotlight. In addition to offering a different experience from daytime climbing, in a way, people enjoy night hiking for the feeling of avoiding crowds and climbing freely. Little did they expect—what was originally thought to be a "niche" hiking activity—would actually...
Crash site footage of K5133 train derailment released ! Official reports reveal cause !
According to CCTV News, at around 3:50 AM on October 15, the K5133 passenger train traveling from Harbin to Heihe derailed between Sunwu and Heihe (at the 211 km + 613 m mark on the Beihai Railway Line). The K5133 train had departed from Harbin Station at 5:23 PM on October 14.
Under 20% off!* Domestic flight prices are at a historic low
As the holiday season ends and travel demand declines, domestic flight prices have plummeted like a rollercoaster, with airlines also significantly reducing the prices of their flight packages. Popular routes that were hard to book and often cost over a thousand yuan before the holidays are now available for just 10–20% of the original price, with the cheapest ones even going for as little as
The Taihang Mountain scenic area has been exposed for discharging toilet sewage into a river and will be closed next month
Recently, a netizen posted a video exposing numerous management issues at Shanxi’s 5A-level Bajing Gorge scenic area, including the revelation that the site was discharging toilet sewage into a downstream river. The video quickly sparked widespread discussion and attention among netizens. In the footage, the blogger noticed a foul smell while approaching a nearby waterfall,
Pink Explosion: Top 10 Most Beautiful Cherry Blossom Spots in the World
When thinking of the beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms in spring, Japan often comes to mind. However, besides Japan, there are many other countries where you can find stunning cherry blossom spots. Here's a list of the world...
Malaysian airline MYAirline suddenly collapses!! Passengers stranded in departure lounges—who will compensate for the losses??
Never expected that you’d already be at the airport waiting to board, only to find out the airline operating your flight has gone bankrupt?! Recently, a netizen posted on Xiaohongshu complaining that they were suddenly notified their airline had collapsed while waiting for their flight. The passenger’s route was from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu, and they received the news while waiting at the airport. “Just arrived at the airport
"Painless mountain climbing"? Controversy sparked as scenic area installs elevator on hiking trail ! Netizens' biggest concern: Is it safe?
As a leisure activity that also provides exercise, hiking is widely accepted and loved by the majority. Recently, a netizen posted a video of hiking at Tianyu Mountain in Chun'an, Hangzhou. In the video, a long escalator is built among the rocks, with mist spraying from both sides. As visitors ride the escalator, they enjoy the beautiful scenery while being carried up the mountain.
Recommended Places for Morning Tea in Guangzhou ! Must-Try Morning & Lunch Teas, Desserts & Cantonese Cuisine in Guangzhou ! A Guide to Queuing Up at Time-Honored Restaurants
Over the years living in Taiwan, I often hear people say about Cantonese people: “I heard you Cantonese will eat anything except for a four-legged stool?” While half of this is an exaggeration, it does reflect the Cantonese people’s love for food. As a native Cantonese, I can responsibly
When do Japanese maple leaves turn red? The best time to view autumn foliage in Japan and 7 must-visit Kyoto spots
Today, I’m going to introduce the seven must-visit maple leaf viewing spots in Kyoto, Japan~ The peak foliage season is from mid-November to early December each year. Although it’s quite cold during this time, it’s perfect for wearing a kimono and taking photos in the sea of red leaves~ You won’t sweat much, but the only downside is that it can be harder to take photos if there are too many people~ but
Busted!The founder of Japan's largest "Chinese mafia" organization, suspected of plotting robberies against Chinese companies, has been arrested by police!
In March this year, a series of home invasion robberies targeting Chinese individuals in Japan drew widespread attention. Yesterday, Japanese media reported the latest developments in the case, with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department taking action against the company involved in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. Yesterday afternoon, Japanese media reported that the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department had apprehended the mastermind behind the robberies targeting Chinese companies — a person residing in Japan.
Illegally crossing scenic area boundaries and then calling for rescue? Two tourists banned for life from Siguniang Mountain!
Recently, the management authority of Siguniang Mountain in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, officially announced a lifetime ban on two tourists from entering the scenic area again—this marks the first time the scenic area has imposed such a lifetime ban on visitors. What exactly happened? According to the announcement, after entering the scenic area, the two tourists ignored signs and warnings, as well as the advice from staff...