Business
Marathon travel projects draw more foreign runners to Chinese cities
Taiyuan’s 2026 race had nearly 100 foreign entrants from 12 countries and regions; Shanghai’s tourism-runner program grew to 585 participants in 2025.
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Technology
China-developed five-minute potato virus test expands to more than 10 countries
A palm-sized kit can detect six potato viruses, Xinhua reported on Oct. 25. Earlier Chongqing documentation describes the assay method and its initial rollout.
Business
Emirates marks 40 years on Cairo route with passenger and cargo totals
The Dubai carrier says it has flown nearly 50,000 Dubai–Cairo services and carried more than 13.2 million passengers since starting the route in 1986.
Economy
Tana report links mineral supply chains and African conflict economies
Ghanaian President John Mahama presented a Tana Forum report on October 25 that examines how mineral extraction, cross-border trade and resource governance intersect with conflict, especially in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Business
India PM cites export markets for Bihar makhana and Karnataka arhar in local-products pitch
In his 25 October radio address, Narendra Modi highlighted exports of fox nuts and pigeon peas alongside organic cotton, Khadi sales and millet-based products made by local producers.
Infrastructure
NITI Aayog urges stronger city governments as India’s urban population is projected to reach 850 million
At a 25 October conclave, NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba called for municipal authority, financing and planning reforms as the agency projects nearly half of India’s population will be urban by 2050.
Economy
Bishkek fair spotlights farm credit, machinery and livestock
In an on-site report from Bishkek published on 25 October, Anadolu Agency quoted Kyrgyzstan’s agriculture minister saying 1,724 farm machines had been supplied to farmers this year with concessional credit and 10,453 agricultural businesses had received 12.537 billion som in programme loans. The fair displayed Turkish-made mini excavators and backhoe loaders, sheep breeds and agricultural products.
Environment
Saudi forecast warns of heavy rain, flash-flood risk across 11 regions
The National Center for Meteorology forecast rain, hail, gusty winds and possible fog for Sunday; coastal forecasts include Red Sea and Gulf wind and wave ranges.
Politics
Scottish Government urges UK Budget to cut energy bills and protect grant funding
Ahead of the UK Budget, ministers asked for lower household energy costs and reversal of a projected real-terms funding shortfall; the measures remain proposals.
Agriculture
Uganda launches distribution of 50,000 coffee seedlings in Mityana
Minister Judith Nabakooba launched a distribution of 50,000 coffee seedlings to farmers who had applied in Mityana District. District officials said seedlings came from established nurseries and urged recipients to follow extension guidance.
Economy
UNCTAD opens Doha forum as investment gaps widen for developing economies
The UN agency says H1 investment value rose, while projects and cross-border deals fell; developing-country investment in key sectors dropped more than 25%.
Energy
Bangladesh committees advance six LNG cargo recommendations and defer JERA proposal
A purchase committee recommended five BP Singapore cargoes and one Qatar Energy cargo, while a separate committee sent a proposed JERA agreement for legal vetting before reconsideration.