International
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Indonesia: Village cooperatives to tackle job scarcity in communities
JAKARTA, January 16, 2026 – Indonesian Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono stated that the Red and White Village Cooperatives programme is designed as a solution for job scarcity faced by the community, especially…
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Cooperatives can now offer telecommunication services in Brazil
BRASILIA, January 14, 2026 — A recent update of Brazil’s General Telecommunications Law means that cooperatives from all over the country have gained authorisation to offer telecommunications services, including telephony and broadband…
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Historic UN Resolution proclaims an International Year of Cooperatives every decade
KAMPALA, January, 13, 2026 — The United Nations [ UN ] General Assembly has adopted Resolution A/RES/80/182, recognising the vital role of cooperatives in promoting inclusive economic and social development worldwide. Following…
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2026 Digital Growth Award Nominations Open
MADISON, Wis., January 12, 2026 —Nominations are open for World Council of Credit Unions’ [WOCCU] 2026 Digital Growth Award, which will recognise one or more member credit union associations or individual member…
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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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