Stories for October 2020

Thursday, October 1st 2020 - 08:40 UTC
China planning self sufficiency in pork, beef and dairy produce to cut foreign dependency

Bloomberg news agency reports that China, the world's largest producer and consumer of pork in the world, has set a long-term goal to ensure that domestic supply is sufficient to meet 95% of demand.
Thursday, October 1st 2020 - 08:20 UTC
With Bali beaches empty of tourists, locals are turning to plant seaweed again

Before the coronavirus pandemic took its grip on Indonesia, the pristine beaches of Lembongan Island lapped by the Indian Ocean were dotted with sunbathing tourists from across the globe.
Thursday, October 1st 2020 - 07:28 UTC
Falklands' governor hosts Independence Day for the Chilean community in Government House

Last September 17, the Falkland Islands governor hosted a Chilean Independence Day reception at Government House for the Chilean community. ”There are 199 Chilean-born people in the Falkland Islands,” said Governor Nigel Phillips at the reception.

China planning self sufficiency in pork, beef and dairy produce to cut foreign dependency