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13 November 2025

Golden paddy fields glisten under the soft light of dawn in Lalitpur, Nepal, on November 13, 2025. The early morning scene captures the contrast between the tranquil rhythm of rural life and the backdrop of a rapidly growing city, reflecting the delicate balance between tradition and urban expansion.

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31 October 2025

A worker shows seedlings planted on rockwool, a growing medium made from volcanic rock processed into a cotton-like texture, at Ladang Farm in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 31, 2025. Urban farming rapidly grows in Jakarta as a solution to limited land and the increasing demand for food. One such facility is Ladang Farm, a modern hydroponic-based farm located in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta. This tallest vertical farm in Indonesia, established in 2022, employs 4 agronomists and 9 staff members. The farm features 18-meter-high racks with 33,000 planting holes, using hydroponic technology to grow vegetables and herbs without soil, relying only on nutrient solutions and regulated water flow. In a month, the farm produces up to 2 tons of hydroponic vegetables, including lettuce, Thai basil, Italian basil, mint, and shiso (perilla). 80% of the harvest is supplied to hotels, supermarkets, and modern restaurants in Jakarta, while 20% is available for purchase on-site or via delivery services. Despite its high yield, the vertical farm faces challenges, particularly high electricity costs, as the hydroponic and vertical systems require a stable power supply, especially for water pumps, lighting, and air conditioning.

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31 October 2025

A worker inspects seedlings planted on rockwool, a growing medium made from volcanic rock processed into a cotton-like texture, at Ladang Farm in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 31, 2025. Urban farming rapidly grows in Jakarta as a solution to limited land and the increasing demand for food. One such facility is Ladang Farm, a modern hydroponic-based farm located in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta. This tallest vertical farm in Indonesia, established in 2022, employs 4 agronomists and 9 staff members. The farm features 18-meter-high racks with 33,000 planting holes, using hydroponic technology to grow vegetables and herbs without soil, relying only on nutrient solutions and regulated water flow. In a month, the farm produces up to 2 tons of hydroponic vegetables, including lettuce, Thai basil, Italian basil, mint, and shiso (perilla). 80% of the harvest is supplied to hotels, supermarkets, and modern restaurants in Jakarta, while 20% is available for purchase on-site or via delivery services. Despite its high yield, the vertical farm faces challenges, particularly high electricity costs, as the hydroponic and vertical systems require a stable power supply, especially for water pumps, lighting, and air conditioning.

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31 October 2025

A worker inspects seedlings planted on rockwool, a growing medium made from volcanic rock processed into a cotton-like texture, at Ladang Farm in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 31, 2025. Urban farming rapidly grows in Jakarta as a solution to limited land and the increasing demand for food. One such facility is Ladang Farm, a modern hydroponic-based farm located in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta. This tallest vertical farm in Indonesia, established in 2022, employs 4 agronomists and 9 staff members. The farm features 18-meter-high racks with 33,000 planting holes, using hydroponic technology to grow vegetables and herbs without soil, relying only on nutrient solutions and regulated water flow. In a month, the farm produces up to 2 tons of hydroponic vegetables, including lettuce, Thai basil, Italian basil, mint, and shiso (perilla). 80% of the harvest is supplied to hotels, supermarkets, and modern restaurants in Jakarta, while 20% is available for purchase on-site or via delivery services. Despite its high yield, the vertical farm faces challenges, particularly high electricity costs, as the hydroponic and vertical systems require a stable power supply, especially for water pumps, lighting, and air conditioning.

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31 October 2025

A worker inspects seedlings planted on rockwool, a growing medium made from volcanic rock processed into a cotton-like texture, at Ladang Farm in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 31, 2025. Urban farming rapidly grows in Jakarta as a solution to limited land and the increasing demand for food. One such facility is Ladang Farm, a modern hydroponic-based farm located in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta. This tallest vertical farm in Indonesia, established in 2022, employs 4 agronomists and 9 staff members. The farm features 18-meter-high racks with 33,000 planting holes, using hydroponic technology to grow vegetables and herbs without soil, relying only on nutrient solutions and regulated water flow. In a month, the farm produces up to 2 tons of hydroponic vegetables, including lettuce, Thai basil, Italian basil, mint, and shiso (perilla). 80% of the harvest is supplied to hotels, supermarkets, and modern restaurants in Jakarta, while 20% is available for purchase on-site or via delivery services. Despite its high yield, the vertical farm faces challenges, particularly high electricity costs, as the hydroponic and vertical systems require a stable power supply, especially for water pumps, lighting, and air conditioning.

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15 October 2025

Solar panels capture sunlight near Lisbon, Portugal, on October 12, 2025. Portugal continues to expand its renewable energy network, with solar power growing rapidly alongside wind and hydro production. The country remains among Europe's leaders in the energy transition, supported by national and EU policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and strengthening clean electricity generation.

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15 October 2025

Solar panels capture sunlight near Lisbon, Portugal, on October 12, 2025. Portugal continues to expand its renewable energy network, with solar power growing rapidly alongside wind and hydro production. The country remains among Europe's leaders in the energy transition, supported by national and EU policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and strengthening clean electricity generation.

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15 October 2025

Solar panels capture sunlight near Lisbon, Portugal, on October 12, 2025. Portugal continues to expand its renewable energy network, with solar power growing rapidly alongside wind and hydro production. The country remains among Europe's leaders in the energy transition, supported by national and EU policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and strengthening clean electricity generation.

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15 October 2025

Solar panels capture sunlight near Lisbon, Portugal, on October 12, 2025. Portugal continues to expand its renewable energy network, with solar power growing rapidly alongside wind and hydro production. The country remains among Europe's leaders in the energy transition, supported by national and EU policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and strengthening clean electricity generation.

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18 July 2025

A man walks next to the BYD showroom in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 18, 2025. BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle giant, rapidly expands its presence in Sri Lanka. It opens its fifth dealership in Ampara and rolls out significant price reductions across popular models, making EVs more accessible to Sri Lankan consumers. The company also introduces its luxury brand, Denza, aiming to cater to both premium and mainstream segments. This expansion aligns with a growing interest in sustainable transportation following the recent lifting of import restrictions. Sri Lanka's economic outlook shows steady improvement. With restrictions eased earlier this year, consumer confidence begins to rebuild. The Sri Lankan rupee stabilizes, signaling healthier fiscal management, while the tourism sector experiences a revival as international arrivals rise. These developments bring renewed optimism across industries. In the education sector, a digital transformation is underway. Starting in August, the Ministry of Education rolls out a pilot initiative to digitize rural schools. Tablets are distributed and Wi-Fi networks installed, laying the groundwork for more inclusive, tech-forward learning environments. This effort marks a significant step toward bridging the urban-rural educational divide.

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18 July 2025

A BYD showroom signboard is seen in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 18, 2025. BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle giant, rapidly expands its presence in Sri Lanka. It opens its fifth dealership in Ampara and rolls out significant price reductions across popular models, making EVs more accessible to Sri Lankan consumers. The company also introduces its luxury brand, Denza, aiming to cater to both premium and mainstream segments. This expansion aligns with a growing interest in sustainable transportation following the recent lifting of import restrictions. Sri Lanka's economic outlook shows steady improvement. With restrictions eased earlier this year, consumer confidence begins to rebuild. The Sri Lankan rupee stabilizes, signaling healthier fiscal management, while the tourism sector experiences a revival as international arrivals rise. These developments bring renewed optimism across industries. In the education sector, a digital transformation is underway. Starting in August, the Ministry of Education rolls out a pilot initiative to digitize rural schools. Tablets are distributed and Wi-Fi networks installed, laying the groundwork for more inclusive, tech-forward learning environments. This effort marks a significant step toward bridging the urban-rural educational divide.

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18 July 2025

A motorist holds his bike in front of a BYD showroom in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 18, 2025. BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle giant, rapidly expands its presence in Sri Lanka. It opens its fifth dealership in Ampara and rolls out significant price reductions across popular models, making EVs more accessible to Sri Lankan consumers. The company also introduces its luxury brand, Denza, aiming to cater to both premium and mainstream segments. This expansion aligns with a growing interest in sustainable transportation following the recent lifting of import restrictions. Sri Lanka's economic outlook shows steady improvement. With restrictions eased earlier this year, consumer confidence begins to rebuild. The Sri Lankan rupee stabilizes, signaling healthier fiscal management, while the tourism sector experiences a revival as international arrivals rise. These developments bring renewed optimism across industries. In the education sector, a digital transformation is underway. Starting in August, the Ministry of Education rolls out a pilot initiative to digitize rural schools. Tablets are distributed and Wi-Fi networks installed, laying the groundwork for more inclusive, tech-forward learning environments. This effort marks a significant step toward bridging the urban-rural educational divide.

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17 June 2025

A participant takes notes on a smartphone with a stylus during a keynote speech by Karen Fiester, global director of Google for Startups Campus, at the Startup AI Festival at Google for Startups Campus in Samseong-dong, Seoul, South Korea, on June 17, 2025. The event reflects on Google's decade-long journey with the Korean startup ecosystem and explores new opportunities in the AI era. Opened in 2015 as the first Google for Startups Campus in Asia, the Seoul campus serves as a physical hub for supporting Korea's rapidly growing startup ecosystem and a gateway to Google's global network.

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18 January 2025

Iranian ice hockey players compete in a match in Iran's Women Ice Hockey Premier League at the ice rink of Iran Mall shopping mall in northwestern Tehran, Iran, on January 17, 2025. Women's ice hockey in Iran is a relatively new but rapidly growing sport. The Iranian national women's ice hockey team forms in 2020. Despite limited resources and training facilities, Iranian female ice hockey players show remarkable progress, winning the 2024 IIHF Asia and Oceania Cup.

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18 January 2025

An Iranian female ice hockey player stands while preparing to compete in a match in Iran's Women Ice Hockey Premier League at the ice rink of Iran Mall shopping mall in northwestern Tehran, Iran, on January 17, 2025. Women's ice hockey in Iran is a relatively new but rapidly growing sport. The Iranian national women's ice hockey team forms in 2020. Despite limited resources and training facilities, Iranian female ice hockey players show remarkable progress, winning the 2024 IIHF Asia and Oceania Cup.

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18 January 2025

Iranian female ice hockey players stand in a locker room as they prepare to compete in a match in Iran's Women Ice Hockey Premier League at the ice rink of Iran Mall shopping mall in northwestern Tehran, Iran, on January 17, 2025. Women's ice hockey in Iran is a relatively new but rapidly growing sport. The Iranian national women's ice hockey team forms in 2020. Despite limited resources and training facilities, Iranian female ice hockey players show remarkable progress, winning the 2024 IIHF Asia and Oceania Cup.

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