In south China, silkworm farmers reel from deadly floods
Hose in hand, 40-year-old Zhu Huangyi cleans a small concrete room once home to his silkworms, two thirds of which were lost in deadly floods hitting southern China this week.
Hose in hand, 40-year-old Zhu Huangyi cleans a small concrete room once home to his silkworms, two thirds of which were lost in deadly floods hitting southern China this week.
Environment
Apr 25, 2024
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A detailed analysis of Vietnam's real estate market aimed to identify the factors that contribute to the formation of real estate bubbles. The study, published in the International Journal of Economics and Business Research ...
Economics & Business
Apr 24, 2024
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Social Sciences
Apr 24, 2024
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Earth Sciences
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Economics & Business
Apr 23, 2024
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Economics & Business
Apr 22, 2024
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Social Sciences
Apr 18, 2024
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Economics & Business
Apr 18, 2024
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Economics & Business
Apr 17, 2024
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Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2024
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