The WTO has not collapsed: But it does look shaky When the World Trade Organisation (WTO) was formed in 1995, “globalisation” became a buzzword in Africa. The subtext was that, after the cold war, a new era of liberalisation had supposedly begun. Henceforth, the same rules would apply to everyone on the world market and free trade would drive growth. Opinion 07 Sep, 2022
EDITORIAL - Deposit scarcity After seeing a surge in deposits in the commercial banks and financial institutions (BFIs) towards the closing month of last fiscal year, they are once again facing a scarcity of fresh deposits in the current fiscal. Opinion 10 Aug, 2022
Fights over illegal fishing lead to armed conflict, deaths Protesters from across Sri Lanka descended on the nation's capital in February, shouting above the street noise and pumping their fists in the air in frustration. World 31 Mar, 2022
China�to curb farming near rivers in push to reverse water pollution: official More areas off limits to development in next 5-year plan Arrests for environment crimes on Yangtze in 2019 up 43% on year China's overall water quality improved last year BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China will impose more curbs on agriculture and... Art & Culture 17 Jan, 2020
Fish consumption banned at CNP Chitwan, April 16 Chitwan National Park has banned consumption of fish at CNP head office, post, sector office and security posts. The decision was taken after locals complained that CNP staffers had colluded with people involved in illegal... Travel 17 Apr, 2018
Industrial fishing happening over half of the oceans, say scientists ROME: The world's most comprehensive analysis of shipping data shows industrial fishing is taking place across more than 55 percent of the oceans, with scientists saying the information could help to conserve stocks and assist local fishermen. By... Mobile & Apps 24 Feb, 2018
Hunger used to target Rohingya in Myanmar NAYAPARA REFUGEE CAMP, BANGLADESH: Abdul Goni says the Myanmar government was starving his family one stage at a time. First, soldiers stopped the Rohingya Muslim from walking three hours to the forest for the firewood he sold to feed his... Women 08 Feb, 2018
Leonardo DiCaprio foundation awards $20M in eco-grants NEW YORK: Leonardo DiCaprio announced Tuesday that his eco-focused foundation has given more than $20 million this year in fresh grants to more than 100 organizations around the world. From lion recovery and mangrove restoration to the... Travel Abroad 20 Sep, 2017
Senegal detains seven Chinese trawling boats for illegal fishing DAKAR: Senegalese authorities have detained seven Chinese trawling vessels for illegally fishing in its waters, the country's navy said on Saturday. A Senegalese patrol boat intercepted the vessels off the coast of Senegal's southern Casamance... Art & Culture 11 Jun, 2017
Australia must do more to protect reef, UNESCO says SYDNEY: The United Nations cultural heritage body UNESCO urged Australia on Saturday to accelerate efforts to save the Great Barrier Reef, saying long term targets to improve its health were unlikely to be met. Progress towards achieving... Art & Culture 03 Jun, 2017
Indonesia destroys 81 foreign ships for illegal fishing JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities have destroyed 81 foreign vessels that were captured fishing illegally in the country's waters. The ships were blown up at sea in 12 locations around the archipelago on Saturday. Minister of Maritime Affairs and... Women 02 Apr, 2017
US-trained dolphins to help locate Mexico's vaquita porpoise MEXICO CITY: US Navy-trained dolphins and their handlers will participate in a last-ditch effort to catch, enclose and protect the last few dozen of Mexico's critically endangered vaquita porpoises to save them from extinction. International experts... Mobile & Apps 04 Jan, 2017
