Hundreds still missing in Colombia as desperation grips earthquake rescue effort
World 09:51 14/08/2026Hopes of finding more survivors of the powerful earthquake that rocked Colombia early this week were fading on Thursday as rescue workers narrowed their searches, while families in the worst-hit areas waited for news of missing relatives.
Vietnam trade ministry calls on Lam Dong to expand exports to South America, Africa
Economy 16:35 13/09/2025The Ministry of Industry and Trade urged Lam Dong Province to broaden its export markets to regions such as South America and Africa, while enhancing the quality standards of its agricultural products, heard a working session between provincial leaders and Minister Nguyen Hong Dien on Friday.
Evolutionary origins of the potato revealed — and a tomato was involved
World 09:58 03/08/2025The potato is one of the world's food staples, first cultivated thousands of years ago in the Andes region of South America before spreading globally from the 16th century. But despite its importance to humankind, the evolutionary origins of the potato have remained puzzling - until now.
