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Japan’s rice reserves drop to a century low, thanks to tourists, heatwave and water shortage

1 August , Tokyo As international tourists devour sushi, onigiri, and other meals made with the staple grain, Japan’s rice stockpile has reached its lowest point in a century, according to officials who spoke to AFP today. The farm ministry emphasized that more significant issues included reduced yields brought on by hot weather and water…

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Vietjet Reports Record-Breaking H1/2024 Performance, Surpasses Profit Targets by 21%

Kuala Lumpur, 1 August 2024 — Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HOSE: VJC) has announced its financial results for the first half of 2024, showcasing exceptional revenue and profit growth. The airline has significantly outperformed its pre-pandemic performance, achieving new heights in passenger transport and financial metrics. During this period, Vietjet transported 13.1 million passengers…

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Shanghai-Penang Direct Flight, Trade and culture intertwine

Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, has announced another good news. Following the inaugural flight of Juneyao Airlines from Shanghai to Penang on 31 May 2024, Shanghai Airlines has officially launched its first direct flight from Shanghai to Penang, touching down at Penang International Airport this morning at 7:11…

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