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Philippine court calls a halt to GM eggplant trials
GM crops in the Philippines have had a setback as a court rules out more fieldwork on pest-resistant Bt eggplant.
NEWS | 8 June 2013 | EN
Islamic nations are 'failing on R&D links and funding'
Muslim countries have failed to deliver on agreements to boost research spending and collaboration, their academicians claim.
NEWS | 15 May 2013 | EN
Canada gives US$10 million to health innovations
A new Grand Challenges Canada project is funding cost-effective health innovations to the tune of more than US$10 million globally.
NEWS | 10 May 2013 | EN
Global ranking reveals innovation gap in South-East Asia
Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are the only South-East Asian representatives among the top 50 most innovative nations globally.
NEWS | 3 May 2013 | EN
French centre to use research as tool for development
CIRAD, the French agricultural research centre, has a new strategy that aims for more science partnerships with developing nations.
China plans research centres to aid developing world
The Chinese Academy of Sciences is to open new centres in the developing world to promote science cooperation and training.
NEWS | 18 April 2013 | EN
Burundi's agriculture sector taps into Belgian funds
A new Belgian research initiative is one of many improvements to Burundi's R&D sector following the end of its civil war.
NEWS | 17 April 2013 | EN
Pacific research aims to boost pearl farms' fortunes
Science could lead the fightback by French Polynesian black pearl farms hit by overproduction and the economic downturn.
NEWS | 11 April 2013 | EN
India to award biotech solutions in health and farming
India hopes to boost biotech research in health, nutrition and agriculture through official awards.
NEWS | 10 April 2013 | EN
BRICS agree development bank and science forum
A group of powerful developing nations is to create an infrastructure investment bank and set up a forum for science ministers.
Biomedical research fellowship aims to build capacity in Africa
A clinical research fellowship scheme to train African biomedical students will open later this year.
NEWS | 5 April 2013 | EN
Uganda steps closer to creating science ministry
Plans to create a dedicated science ministry to harmonise research in Uganda are moving ahead with the passing of a bill in parliament.
NEWS | 5 April 2013 | EN
Indian court's Novartis ruling keeps door to cheap drugs open
After a lengthy court battle, India has rejected a major cancer drug patent bid — meaning lifesaving drugs will remain cheap and accessible.
NEWS | 2 April 2013 | EN
Argentina unveils plan to boost science investment
The strategy aims to encourage private investment in six strategic sectors, create new research posts and drive economic growth.
Pakistan revamps climate study centre
Pakistan's revamped Global Climate Change Impact Centre is set to give the country a bigger role in climate studies.
NEWS | 22 March 2013 | EN
India to improve nutrition with biofortified crops
Nutritional deficiency among Indians can be tackled by introducing biofortified varieties of staples like wheat and rice, say experts.
NEWS | 18 March 2013 | EN
Paraguay's new science policy enters public debate
Paraguayans will give their opinion on a proposed policy on science, technology and innovation through the Internet and public meetings.
NEWS | 14 March 2013 | ES
Mexico's bismuth mining set for nanotech overhaul
Colombia and Mexico are hoping to use nanotechnology to make new products and add value to their bismuth mining industries.
'India needs micro-level data for climate action'
Combating climate change in India calls for gathering scientific data at the district and village levels, say experts.
NEWS | 7 March 2013 | EN
Uruguay and Mexico grant US$1 million to joint science
Uruguay and Mexico will finance ten projects on environment, climate change, health, and science and technology to improve cooperation.
NEWS | 7 March 2013 | ES
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