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Nigerian Startup Cuts Out Middlemen to Fix Chicken Prices
Innovation3d ago

Nigerian Startup Cuts Out Middlemen to Fix Chicken Prices

A new marketplace is connecting poultry farmers directly with restaurants and hotels in Nigeria, protecting both sides from price manipulation and payment delays. The platform has already generated ₦27 million in orders during its first week of testing.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
China and South Korea Forge New Tech Partnership Path
Innovation3d ago

China and South Korea Forge New Tech Partnership Path

As China's technology advances rapidly, South Korea is shifting from competition to collaboration, creating a more resilient regional innovation network. The move could strengthen both economies while building a more connected Asia-Pacific supply chain.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
India and Brazil Partner to Reduce China Mineral Reliance
Solutions6d ago

India and Brazil Partner to Reduce China Mineral Reliance

India and Brazil just signed a groundbreaking deal to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths, reducing dependence on China's dominated supply chain. The partnership strengthens Global South nations working together to build more resilient, independent trade networks.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Egypt's Logivators 3.0 Backs 15 Logistics Startups
InnovationFeb 20

Egypt's Logivators 3.0 Backs 15 Logistics Startups

Egypt just launched the third round of Logivators, a program that turns logistics headaches into startup gold. The first two editions already helped 15 startups win contracts, funding, and even Shark Tank spots.

Google News - Egypt Innovation2 min read
Australia Invests $200M in Clean Energy Manufacturing
VideosFeb 19

Australia Invests $200M in Clean Energy Manufacturing

Australia just launched a $200 million fund to help companies build and scale up renewable energy technology right at home. The initiative aims to strengthen the country's clean energy supply chain while accelerating its path to net zero emissions.

Regional: australia innovation technology (AU)2 min read
Family Saves Rare Zucchini Flower Farm From Disappearing
Acts of KindnessFeb 19

Family Saves Rare Zucchini Flower Farm From Disappearing

When a retiring Queensland farmer couldn't pass his rare zucchini flower business to his own children, he found the perfect family to keep the delicate crop alive. The Hunts are now learning the art of growing these culinary treasures, preserving a supply chain that nearly vanished.

ABC Australia2 min read
Egypt Launches Logivators 3.0 to Boost Logistics Startups
InnovationFeb 18

Egypt Launches Logivators 3.0 to Boost Logistics Startups

Egypt's third Logivators program connects logistics startups with real industry challenges, building on success that brought $1 million in funding to previous participants. The initiative has already helped 15 startups grow, with several expanding across the Middle East.

Google News - Egypt Innovation2 min read
Volunteers Track Russian Supply Chains to Guide Sanctions
Community HeroesFeb 17

Volunteers Track Russian Supply Chains to Guide Sanctions

A global network of civilian volunteers is shaping economic sanctions against Russia by tracking the precise materials and supply chains keeping its war machine running. Their grassroots detective work is changing how governments fight wars economically.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
China Cuts Logistics Costs to Record Low With AI, Drones
InnovationFeb 11

China Cuts Logistics Costs to Record Low With AI, Drones

China just hit a milestone in supply chain efficiency, dropping logistics costs to their lowest level ever thanks to smart technology and better infrastructure. The progress shows how innovation can reshape entire industries while keeping the world's goods moving faster and cheaper.

South China Morning Post3 min read
Assam Startup Cuts Northeast Delivery Times from Days to Hours
InnovationFeb 11

Assam Startup Cuts Northeast Delivery Times from Days to Hours

A homegrown logistics company is solving one of Northeast India's biggest challenges: getting goods to market. ETASH Delivery Technologies now connects all seven states to national trade routes.

YourStory India2 min read
India Cuts Russian Oil to 38-Month Low, Adds 3 New Suppliers
Planet WinsFeb 6

India Cuts Russian Oil to 38-Month Low, Adds 3 New Suppliers

India's energy independence just took a major leap forward. The country slashed Russian oil imports to their lowest level in over three years while expanding partnerships with 19 diverse suppliers.

The Hindu2 min read
California Gas Stations Could Get Government Help by 2030s
Planet WinsFeb 6

California Gas Stations Could Get Government Help by 2030s

As electric vehicles gain ground, researchers predict gas stations may need public support to survive—starting sooner than you think. A new study maps out what happens when fossil fuel demand slows down enough to shake up the entire supply chain.

Inside Climate News2 min read
US and Allies Launch Plan to Break China's Mineral Grip
SolutionsFeb 5

US and Allies Launch Plan to Break China's Mineral Grip

The United States just brought together major world powers to build a new trade zone for the critical minerals that power our phones, cars, and clean energy future. It's a massive step toward breaking one country's control over materials the whole world needs.

BBC Technology3 min read
US, EU and Japan Team Up to Secure Key Tech Resources
SolutionsFeb 5

US, EU and Japan Team Up to Secure Key Tech Resources

The world's three largest democratic economies just launched a groundbreaking partnership to ensure stable access to the minerals that power everything from smartphones to electric cars. The move reduces dependence on a single country and strengthens supply chains for the technology we use every day.

Japan Times2 min read
Scientist Cracks Rare Earth Recycling Code
SolutionsFeb 2

Scientist Cracks Rare Earth Recycling Code

A young French-American chemist has developed a breakthrough process to recover rare earth metals from old neon bulbs, potentially ending dependence on China's near-total control of these critical resources. The innovation could transform how we recycle essential materials used in everything from smartphones to electric cars.

Google News - France Breakthrough3 min read
Japan Retrieves Rare Earth Metals from 20,000 Feet Deep
Planet WinsFeb 2

Japan Retrieves Rare Earth Metals from 20,000 Feet Deep

Japan just made history by collecting rare earth minerals from 6,000 meters below the ocean surface, a world first that could reshape global supply chains. The breakthrough could give Japan 700+ years of critical materials for phones, electric cars, and green technology.

Phys.org3 min read
AI Platform Cuts Health Supplement Development Time by 50%
InnovationJan 31

AI Platform Cuts Health Supplement Development Time by 50%

A Bengaluru startup is using AI to transform how nutrition products get made, slashing development time from years to months. Their platform connects innovators with manufacturers, bringing science-backed supplements to market faster.

YourStory India3 min read
Bozeman Adds 50 High-Paying Jobs in $18.5M Defense Expansion
SolutionsJan 30

Bozeman Adds 50 High-Paying Jobs in $18.5M Defense Expansion

A Montana manufacturing company is doubling its capacity with an 80,000 square foot facility, creating 50 new jobs in an industry that's quietly becoming the state's next big economic driver. The expansion addresses critical supply chain gaps while boosting Bozeman's growing photonics sector.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
Smarter Warehouse Robots Win Over Humanoid Hype
Daily MixJan 29

Smarter Warehouse Robots Win Over Humanoid Hype

While humanoid robots grab headlines, practical wheeled robots are quietly revolutionizing warehouses with better performance and lower costs. Experts say businesses should focus on results, not science fiction dreams.

The Robot Report2 min read
US Invests $1.6B in Oklahoma Rare Earth Mining
InnovationJan 26

US Invests $1.6B in Oklahoma Rare Earth Mining

America is breaking free from foreign mineral dependence with a massive investment in homegrown rare earth mining. The Commerce Department just backed an Oklahoma company to secure the materials that power our phones, cars, and future.

Google News - Business2 min read

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