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Minister Urges Improving Rice Seed Varieties to Bolster Production
Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo encourages improving the quality of superior rice seed varieties to bolster national rice production which will support rice export. Without superior variety seeds, it would be difficult to have rice surplus like what the country achieved now, he said in a statement here on Sunday.…
Italy's Draghi Backs Large Investments in Gas Infrastructure in Developing Countries
Large investments in gas infrastructure in developing countries are needed, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said as leaders of the Group of Seven rich democracies unveiled projects on energy and infrastructure financing on Sunday. "(It) is quite clear that in the present situation we'll have short-term needs that will require…
EU Approves Another Italian Scheme to Help Tourism Sector Affected by COVID-19
With tourism being one of the sectors most affected by the pandemic crisis, the European Commission has decided to help the Italian tourism sector with €15.6 million. "The measure was also adopted today, June 22, under the State aid Temporary Framework.The scheme consists of (i) limited amounts of aid and…
Succeeding the G20 Presidency Series, Coordinating Ministry for Economics Holds Food and Agribusiness Products Festival
In order to succeed Indonesia as the G20 Presidency, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs organized several events supporting the event from the food and agribusiness sectors, with the main theme “Indonesian Food for a Better World”. Activities that will be carried out include commodity exposure, business meetings, festivals and…
