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Oil chiefs pull out of Riyadh energy congress after airport missile strike

BP and others skip World Petroleum Council meeting after 12 killed in attack blamed on Houthis

Oil chiefs pull out of Riyadh energy congress after airport missile strike

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LVMH Focusing on Value of Japan’s Traditional Artisanship

Traditional Japanese artisan skills are attracting attention from overseas luxury brands. The conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE established LVMH Metiers d’Art in 2015 with the aim of…

  • LVMH launches LVMH Metiers d’Art in 2015 to utilize traditional Japanese artisan skills.
  • Japan’s denim production techniques, developed in the 19th century, are still used by LVMH.

Malawi Fertiliser Stocks Fall 300,000 Tonnes Short

Malawi holds about 148,000 tonnes of fertiliser against needs of up to 475,000, while urea now costs about US$120 a bag before planting.

  • Malawi faces 300,000+ tonne fertiliser shortfall before rainy season
  • Only 148,000 tonnes in national stocks, 35,068 tonnes locally
  • Fertiliser prices surged 40% since February, beyond smallholder reach

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