International
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Cambodia: First modern poultry and safe vegetable farming cooperative launched
PHNOM PENH, January 11, 2026 — The first modern poultry and safe vegetable farming cooperative has been established in Tram Kak district, Cambodia, bringing together 120 families to produce safe vegetables in…
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Outlook 2026: European capital markets give cause for optimism
By Conor Perry LONDON, January 10, 2025 — European capital markets entered a phase of comparative calm and normalisation in 2025. Looking ahead to 2026, there is cause for optimism, though with…
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2026 coffee industry predictions: Quality, pricing & automation
WASHINGTON DC., January 8, 2026 — Mirror Coffee Roasters in Bellingham, Washington, share their predictions shaped by shifting trends, technological advancements, and changes in consumer behavior, global instability and suggesting that the…
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WOCCU publishes new white paper on ethical AI for credit union
KAMPALA, January 6, 2026 —World Council of Credit Unions [WOCCU] International Advocacy today released a whitepaper entitled Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Credit Unions that is designed to equip credit…
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International Year of Cooperatives spurs rural expansion in India, says ministry
NEW DELHI, January 5, 2025 — The International Year of Cooperatives 2025 has emerged as a milestone for India’s cooperative sector, marking significant progress from rural heartlands to the global stage, conveys…
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US captures Maduro, carries out ‘large scale strike’ in Venezuela, says Trump
WASHINGTON DC, January 3, 2025 — President Donald Trump said the U.S. “successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela” and said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were “captured…
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Indonesia: Village cooperatives urged to prioritise local products
JAKART, December 30, 2025 — Indonesia’s Ministry of Cooperatives is pressing village-based cooperatives to prioritise locally made goods, a policy aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains and reducing reliance on imports as…
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Cooperatives and shared progress: Valencia to host the 2026 ICA CCR European Congress
LONDON, December 27, 2025 — From November 3-6, 2026, Valencia will become the European epicenter of cooperative thinking, research, and practice with the celebration of the ICA CCR European Congress. Organised by…
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Coop banks spotlighted as backbones of the economy at 57th EACB General Assembly
ALMERÍA, December 25, 2025 – The European Association of Cooperative Banks [EACB] held its 57th General Assembly in Almería, kindly hosted by the Cajamar Co-operative Group and its President, Bernabé Sánchez Minguet.…
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WOCCU White Paper: Alternative Identification Methods Are Driving Financial Inclusion Globally
MADISON, Wis., December 24, 2025 —World Council of Credit Unions [ WOCCU ] International Advocacy today released Understanding How Credit Unions Are Using Alternative Identification Methods Globally, a new white paper that…
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