asia A Japanese Pinot Noir town blessed by climate change now worries about the weather

YOICHI, Japan — Climate change has helped make the small Japanese town of Yoichi the toast of Pinot Noir connoisseurs, with gradually warming temperatures encouraging locals to try their hand at the delicate grape variety over the past two...

Stavian Recycling signs MOUs with Starlinger and AMUT

Stavian Recycling signs MOUs with Starlinger and AMUT The agreements mark a major milestone in the development of the rPET Recycling Plant, a key component of the Stavian Recycling Complex located in the Nghi Sơn Economic Zone in Thanh Hóa...

World AFP Brazil hopes COP30 in Amazon can unite world for climate action

Brazil is betting its much-hyped climate summit in the Amazon next month can deliver something increasingly rare in a fractured world: proof that nations can still unite to confront a global crisis. It faces tough odds, with a hostile United...

A Japanese Pinot Noir town blessed by climate change now worries about the weather

By Mariko Katsumura YOICHI, Japan (Reuters) -Climate change has helped make the small Japanese town of Yoichi the toast of Pinot Noir connoisseurs, with gradually warming temperatures encouraging locals to try their hand at the delicate grape...

A Brand Debut in Copenhagen, Renovations in Singapore and the Radisson Group’s French Expansion

Lobby at 1 Hotel Copenhagen. Credit: Mikkel Vang. Denmark Eco-conscious and sustainable living in Copenhagen made the city a desirable destination for 1 Hotels first location in continental Europe, 1 Hotel Copenhagen. The hotel, which is deeply...

Trump pushes back on EU attempt to force its climate rules on US companies here

A massive climate power grab by the European Union against American companies is being heavily resisted by President Trump. EU legislation requires compliance with draconian and expensive EU climate rules for the entire supply chain of products...

Genetic Risk of Different Populations in COVID-19 Susceptibility and Severity

Ning Sun,1,* Yinglong Lu,2,3,* Conglin Li,1 Awei Jiang,2,3 Lei Liu,4 Jiubiao Guo2,3 1Guangzhou Cadre and Talent Health Management Center, Guangzhou 11th People’s Hospital, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Clinical Research Center,...

New era of sustainable luxury: Veligandu Maldives now fully powered by solar energy

Veligandu Maldives Resort Island has reached a significant milestone in its sustainability journey with the successful completion and full operation of its Solar Energy Initiative—a major advancement towards cleaner and greener island living....

Austria's Budget Deficit One Billion Higher Than Expected

The Ministry of Finance informed the public and the EU about the revised budget forecast for 2025. The deficit is now expected to be around €23 billion, which corresponds to 4.54 percent of GDP (originally: 4.51 percent). Although this means that...

Harambee Stars' goal machine Ogam reflects on life in Austria

Ryan Ogam celebrates after scoring against Burundi/HANDOUT After netting Kenya’s winning goal in their 1–0 victory over Burundi in Bujumbura on Thursday, Harambee Stars’ in-form forward Ryan Ogam has opened up about his life in Austria, describing...

China ready to work with Austria for better global governance -- premier

The Global Governance Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping has provided guidance for reforming and improving global governance, and China is ready to work with Austria to strengthen multilateral communication and coordination and...

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry redefines sustainability

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is strengthening its reputation as a global benchmark for sustainability, with leading manufacturers Brandix, Teejay Lanka, Hirdaramani, Hayleys Fabric and MAS Holdings reporting significant progress across climate...

Austria: Enhancing Military IT Security and Sovereignty with LibreOffice

Officials stressed this wasn’t a financial move. It was about resilience. By dropping Microsoft Office, long targeted through macro malware and phishing campaigns, Austria eliminated a key attack vector, reduced dependency on foreign vendors, and...

Austrian parliament restaurant in hot water over ‘organic’ food

A restaurant in Austria’s parliament that touted its use of high-quality organic and local produce has come under fire after media this week revealed that in fact frozen fish from Kazakhstan and Bangladeshi shrimps were served. The culinary...

Vienna Design Week 2025 is a pit stop for the future

'Pit stop at Wiedner Hauptstraße 52!' Vienna Design Week proudly proclaims, announcing that its 2025 headquarters will occupy a former Mercedes-Benz showroom in the Austrian capital’s fourth district. The building’s past life as the home of a...

Austria’s Army Embraces LibreOffice to Reclaim Digital Control

Austria’s armed forces have shifted from Microsoft Office to the open-source LibreOffice platform on approximately 16,000 desktops, a move framed by defence authorities as a step toward digital sovereignty rather than cost cutting. Michael...

Austria’s DAC system: Three little letters making a big statement

Standing in front of a shop’s wall of wine can be intimidating: so many bottles, so many countries – where to begin? Wine lovers in the know often scan labels for three little letters: in France, they’re AOC, or Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée; in...

ZIMMER AUSTRIA Launches New Brand Identity and Website

A refreshed brand and digital presence mark ZIMMER AUSTRIA’s next chapter in innovation and customer engagement. ZIMMER AUSTRIA has introduced its modernized brand identity and redesigned website, underscoring its enduring commitment to...

Departure Lounge: Budapest is a winner for an autumn getaway

Elegant and imperial, Budapest is calmer than Prague, easier than Berlin, and cheaper than Vienna, making it a winning choice for an autumn escape. Split in half by the majestic Danube, its cobbled streets, grand boulevards, art nouveau buildings,...

Vienna High School expands breakfast program with $10K grant

VIENNA, Ill. (WSIL) -- Vienna High School has received a School Breakfast Expansion Grant of $10,000 for the second consecutive year. The grant supports Project Better Start, an initiative aimed at providing students with healthy breakfast...