Philippines rice tariff cut will benefit Vietnam, not farmers

(VAN) The Philippines, the world's top rice importer, is moving to cut tariffs on the staple food from 35% to 15% through 2028 to ease the country's inflation woes.

Burning vegetation after forest exploitation: immediate benefit, long-term detriment

(VAN) Burning vegetation after forest exploitation is a common practice that results in immediate benefits but long-term losses.