Indonesia faces challenges in its dairy sector, producing only one-fifth of its milk needs, leading to heavy reliance on imports. To address this, the government is promoting local breeds like the Grati cow and strengthening farmer cooperatives. However, boosting milk production must be coupled with increasing consumption and shifting cultural attitudes towards dairy.
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Thailand sees rise in COVID and flu infections
Thailand’s public health faces challenges as COVID-19 and influenza cases rise simultaneously. With nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths, vulnerable demographics are notably older adults. Influenza infections have exceeded 330,000, leading to 48 deaths, primarily in schoolchildren and seniors. Health officials advocate for preventive measures to protect high-risk groups.
Thailand’s Bold Bet on Producing Food from Thin Sky
Air to Food technology is a transformative innovation leveraging biotech to convert carbon emissions into protein, addressing global food security and sustainability. Thailand aims to lead in this sector, tapping into lucrative markets like aquafeed and nutraceuticals. Challenges exist, but existing strengths in food production provide a solid foundation for development.
AstraZeneca Expands Cell Therapy Horizons With $425M EsoBiotec Acquisition
AstraZeneca has announced the acquisition of EsoBiotec, a company pioneering innovative approaches in the realm of immune cell engineering. The acquisition, valued at $425 million upfront with additional potential milestone payments of up to $575 million, signals AstraZeneca’s commitment to advancing the next generation of therapies designed to combat cancer and autoimmune diseases. EsoBiotec, based…
