Vietnam Successfully Concludes CocoNext Conference, Strengthening the Future of the Coconut Industry

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The vibrant province of Ben Tre, renowned as Vietnam’s coconut capital, successfully hosted the CocoNext International Conference on December 12-13, 2024. The first international coconut industry conference in Vietnam was Organized by the Vietnam Coconut Association and the Ben Tre Import-Export Joint Stock Corporation (Betrimex), the event brought together 200 participants from countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and India, consisted of policymakers, scientists, investors, and coconut farmers to explore sustainable solutions and innovative strategies for advancing the Vietnamese coconut value chain.

The conference, themed "Empowering Vietnamese Coconut Value Chain", commenced... read more

ICC Participates in India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024: A Milestone Event in Science and Technology

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The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024, a grand convergence of science, innovation, and global collaboration, was successfully concluded at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Assam, from November 29 to December 3, 2024. This year's festival, themed "Transforming India into a Science and Technology Driven Global Manufacturing Hub," brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and students to explore innovative solutions for a prosperous future.

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The festival was inaugurated by Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and Director General of... read more

Day 3 of ICC’s 60th Session: Strategic Planning and Collaborative Action for a Sustainable Coconut Industry

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – The third day of the International Coconut Community’s (ICC) 60th Session and Ministerial Meeting centered on strategic planning, collaborative action, and addressing the challenges and opportunities facing the global coconut industry. The day featured insightful reports and presentations from key committees and working groups within the ICC.

Technical Working Group Charts a Course for the Future Mr. Benjamin Madrigal, Chairman of the ICC Technical Working Group (TWG), presented a comprehensive report outlining the group’s activities and achievements. The TWG focused on harmonizing efforts within the ICC, enhancing its responsiveness to industry needs, and setting the global... read more