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Dali Jia Ma Prints and Fengxian Printmaking Exhibited at CHANDO Future Beauty Innovation Hub SHANGHAI, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 29, 2026, the exhibition Tracing Beauty in Motion — A Printmaking Exchange between Dali Jia Ma Woodblock Prints of Yunnan and Fengxian Printmaking of Shanghai opened to the public at Oriental Beauty Valley CHANDO Future Beauty Innovation Hub. The exhibition is presented in coordination with the Shanghai Municipal Office for Cultural and Creative Industries and the Cooperation and Exchange Office of Shanghai Municipal People's Government, with institutional support from the Fengxian District Bureau of Culture and Tourism, and is jointly organized by Shanghai CHANDO Group, the Dali Craftsman Spirit • Jia Ma Woodblock Print Art Museum, and the Fengxian District Cultural Museum. The exhibition will run through March 1. As part of the broader interregional collaboration framework between Fengxian and Dali, the exhibition offers a platform for cross-regional artistic exchange, tracing a journey from the cultural traditions of the Greater Himalayan region to contemporary printmaking practices along the East China Sea, in line with the exhibition theme "Mountains and Seas in Harmony, Beauty Shared by All." Participants at the exhibition opening Alongside the exhibition, a series of related public programs, including a Spring Festival Garden Fair and a New Year Shopping Festival, are being held. Through a combination of cultural displays, traditional activities, and visitor participation, these programs offer residents and visitors an opportunity to engage with Spring Festival traditions in a contemporary setting. A Cross-Regional Artistic ExchangeSince Fengxian District and Dali Prefecture established a partnership in 2021, the two local governments have worked together on initiatives spanning industrial collaboration, public services, and talent exchange, supported by a multi-level framework for cooperation. This exhibition extends that collaboration into the field of cultural exchange. With operations based in Fengxian and longstanding engagement in Yunnan, CHANDO Group has participated in a range of collaborative initiatives linking the two regions. Dali Prefecture in Yunnan serves as a key source of raw materials for the company. In October 2023, the partners introduced a city-themed co-branded product, the limited-edition Polar Holy Water "Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon" — Dali Edition. In July 2024, additional co-branded products followed, including the euspa "Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon" hair and body care collection and the Dali 3000 Sunscreen Set. In the same year, during the Fengxian–Dali cooperation conference, CHANDO Group donated 500,000 yuan to the Dali Foundation for Poverty Alleviation to support local community initiatives. The joint presentation of this intangible cultural heritage printmaking exhibition reflects a further instance of cultural collaboration between the two regions. At the opening ceremony, Dr. Chen Juanling, General Manager of Public Affairs at CHANDO Group, noted in her remarks that the printmaking exhibition is the 12th initiative in the CHANDO Art Program and coincides with the company's 25th anniversary, under the theme "Together in Beauty." She said the company focuses on bringing together technology, culture, and the natural environment through its public cultural initiatives, and that its participation in the exhibition reflects an ongoing commitment to cultural exchange and to the preservation and contemporary presentation of intangible cultural heritage. She added that the exhibition is intended to show how traditional cultural forms can continue to resonate in contemporary settings, while offering the public a range of participatory experiences, including the garden fair, traditional activities, and interactive programs. Following the remarks, representatives of the participating institutions opened the exhibition and visited CHANDO Future Beauty Innovation Hub, where they viewed both the Science and Art of Cosmetics Exhibition and the Tracing Beauty in Motion printmaking exhibition. Works from both regions are displayed together, fostering dialogue across regions and generations, and highlighting shared cultural appreciation. Intangible Cultural Heritage in Dialogue: A Cross-Regional Exchange between Jia Ma and Fengxian PrintsThe exhibition is organized into two main sections: Marks of Blessing: The Spiritual Map of Jia Ma and Local Dialogues: Fengxian Printmaking Practices, which introduce the artistic traditions and cultural backgrounds of prints from both regions. Dali Jia Ma prints, originating in the Tang Dynasty, are created using traditional woodblock printing techniques on Jia Ma paper. Their motifs feature deities, natural elements, and scenes from daily life, and have traditionally served ritual and ceremonial functions. Historically used in blessing practices, these prints express the Bai community's cultural traditions and social values. Fengxian printmaking, rooted in Jiangnan cultural traditions, draws on established printmaking methods while incorporating contemporary perspectives, using detailed carving and layered compositions to reflect the character of a developing coastal district. Spring Festival Garden Fair and New Year Shopping Festival: Public Cultural Activities and Community EngagementLocated in Fengxian, Shanghai, Oriental Beauty Valley CHANDO Future Beauty Innovation Hub is a flagship project developed by CHANDO Group. The project brings together cultural programming, tourism, retail, and public exhibitions, combining beauty science education, product displays, intelligent manufacturing showcases, and on-site retail, and providing a publicly accessible venue that links industry, education, and cultural experience. It has been recognized as one of Shanghai's Top 10 Iconic Cultural and Tourism Projects for 2025. To coincide with the exhibition opening, CHANDO Future Beauty Innovation Hub launched the Spring Festival Garden Fair and Factory Store New Year Shopping Festival, bringing together traditional culture, hands-on experiences, and consumer activities. The garden fair features public participation stations, including Jia Ma woodblock printing demonstrations, calligraphy and Spring Festival couplets, New Year-themed makeup experiences, seasonal food tastings, fortune drawing, and photo areas, creating a festive environment designed for broad public participation. CHANDO Group introduced the Bai cultural blessing, "Yangyang Hao" to the Shanghai audience, creating a "Good Luck" installation where visitors can record and display New Year wishes, representing shared aspirations for the year ahead. The Factory Store New Year Shopping Festival runs through February 13, offering limited-edition product sets and an additional 10% discount on top of store promotions. By linking cultural programming with commercial activity, the initiative supports seasonal consumer activity while contributing to the coordinated development of cultural, tourism, and commercial offerings. Public Engagement and Regional CooperationCHANDO Group has participated in a range of public-interest and cultural programs, including support for the Keyan Return Program for women in scientific research, the Spring Bud Project for rural education, and initiatives promoting cross-regional cultural exchange. The Group continues to assess ways in which corporate participation can support cultural preservation and regional cooperation. Looking ahead, CHANDO plans to continue utilizing the Oriental Beauty Valley CHANDO Future Beauty Innovation Hub platform to further develop the "cultural, tourism, commercial, and sports exhibitions + industrial tourism" model, with the aim of expanding public access to cultural programs that combine science, art, and everyday life, and supporting sustainable regional cultural development.
ISGlobal, supported by Rockefeller Foundation, analyzed impact of severe global aid cuts in 93 countries, with 21 in Asia New study published in The Lancet finds slashing global aid, particularly by US and European countries, will reverse decades of progress in fighting diseases BANGKOK, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lancet Global Health published a new peer-reviewed study today by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), which warns that a precipitous drop in global aid could lead to 22.6 million additional deaths by 2030 across 93 low- and middle- income countries, including 5.4 million children under the age of five. With support from The Rockefeller Foundation, the analysis demonstrates that Sub-Saharan Africa, which accounts for 38 of the 93 countries analyzed, is particularly at risk, and with 21 of the countries in Asia, 12 in Latin America, 12 in the Middle East and North Africa, and 10 in Europe, including Ukraine, severe cuts to official development assistance (ODA) could be felt globally. ISGlobal's research also reveals that over the course of 2002-2021, ODA helped reduce child mortality by 39%; prevent HIV/AIDS deaths by 70%, with a 56% reduction in deaths from both malaria and nutritional deficiencies; and increased additional global health outcomes in these 93 countries, which are home to 75% of the world's population. "These findings are a warning of the profound moral cost of the zero-sum approach many political leaders are taking—and they are an urgent call to action to all of us to prevent this human suffering," said Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation in a Statement on the Human Cost of Foreign Aid Cuts. "The question before humanity today is whether we will accept a global retreat from commitments to feed the hungry, cure the sick, and lift up the most vulnerable define the future or whether we will come together to build new models of cooperation worthy of the tens of millions of people who could lose their lives if we do not." In 2024 international aid fell for the first time in six years, and the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany significantly reduced their ODA contributions for the first time in nearly 30 years. These deep cuts, along with projected cuts in 2025 and 2026, sparked the need to understand what this could mean at the human level for communities all over the world. "Our analyses show that development assistance is among the most effective global health interventions available. Over the past two decades, it has saved an extraordinary number of lives and strengthened fragile welfare states and healthcare systems. Withdrawing this support now would not only reverse hard-won progress, but would translate directly into millions of preventable adult and child deaths in the coming years. Budget decisions made today in donor countries will have irreversible consequences for millions of people for years to come," said Davide Rasella, Coordinator of the study, ICREA Research Professor at ISGlobal and at the Brazilian Institute of Collective Health. Millions More Lives at Risk:As the world's largest donors and other countries around the world continued to slash billions in assistance, the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is projecting that ODA could decline by 10%-18% from 2024 to 2025. In order to assess the realized impact of ODA in these countries and project what may happen if current aid cuts continue or worsen, ISGlobal – with support from The Rockefeller Foundation in association with its charitable offshoot, RF Catalytic Capital – examined 20 years of development data between 2002 and 2021 in 93 countries that are home to 6.3 billion people. "Asia's scale means that when health systems fail, the human cost is immense, and in 21 countries across the region, decades of development gains are now at risk of being reversed," said Deepali Khanna, Senior Vice President & Head of Asia, The Rockefeller Foundation. "Without sustained and smarter development assistance, hard-won progress against disease can disappear, health systems can weaken, and preventable loss of life can follow. These outcomes are not inevitable, but avoiding them requires country-led financing and resilient, self-reliant systems that can protect the most vulnerable and save lives." Peer reviewed and published by The Lancet Global Health, The Impact of Two Decades of Humanitarian and Development Assistance and the Projected Mortality Consequences of Current Defunding to 2030: Retrospective Evaluation and Forecasting Analysis, models two scenarios over the course of 2025-2030: Mild defunding scenario. With a 10.6% yearly reduction (corresponding to the average reduction of the last two years, 2024–2025), these cuts could result in 9.4 million preventable deaths, including 2.5 million children younger than five years. Severe defunding scenario. Based on $32 billion (15.1%) in ODA cuts from 2024 to 2025, with the funding cuts continuing and worsening through the end of this decade, this could cause 5.4 million children younger than age five years to die as part of more than 22.6 million additional deaths of all ages – Roughly equivalent to (1) the combined populations of greater Barcelona, Paris, and London; (2) more than the individual populations of Mexico City, Dhaka, Sao Paulo, Cairo, and Mumbai; (3) or the entire U.S. State of Florida perishing by 2030. ISGlobal researchers applied a consistent methodological framework that integrates longitudinal panel data with validated country-level microsimulation models to quantify the health consequences of funding reductions across all OECD contributors. As result, the new study also demonstrates that higher global ODA levels in the 93 countries analyzed between 2002 and 2021 contributed to: Decreasing all-cause mortality by 23%. Declining child mortality by 39%. Reducing deaths mortality rates from HIV/AIDS by 70%, nutritional deficiencies by 56%, malaria by 56%, diarrheal diseases by 55%, and neglected tropical diseases by 54%. Strengthening health systems and supporting disease control and eradication efforts. Improving preparedness for outbreaks and epidemics. It also warns that at least three out of every four people on the planet live in countries where two decades of development gains could be reversed, where progress against diseases disappears, and where preventable loss of life could happen. The countries analyzed in this study include: 21 countries in Asia:Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. 10 countries in Europe:Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, and Ukraine. 12 countries in Latin America:Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, and Peru. 12 countries in the Middle East and North Africa:Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and Turkiye. 38 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa:Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. As a result of the severe realized and projected cuts to ODA, The Rockefeller Foundation is undertaking its mission-driven work around the world – with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa – to identify country-led solutions to maximize every dollar of remaining aid and to stimulate new investments. This work, along with ISGlobal's research, is supported by the Foundation's Build the Shared Future Initiative, through which the 113-year-old philanthropic organization aims to inspire and inform global cooperation and international development work that matches the challenges of the 21st century. Researchers from ISGlobal – a Barcelona-based institution supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, together with the Institute of Collective Health at the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) in Brazil, the Mozambique-based Manhiça Health Research Centre (CISM), and the National Institute of Health (INS) – submitted this report to The Lancet Global Health on 18 November 2025. It builds on an ISGlobal-led study published last year, which found that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) alone could lead to over 14 million additional preventable deaths by 2030. Both analyses applied the same methodological framework, integrating longitudinal panel data with validated country-level microsimulation models—to quantify the health consequences of funding reductions. While the USAID study focused on a single donor, the new analysis encompasses all OECD contributors, providing a comprehensive assessment of global aid defunding on mortality. For additional information and download a copy of ISGlobal's latest study, please visit:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(26)00008-2/fulltext. About The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)The Barcelona Institute for Global Health, ISGlobal, is the fruit of an innovative alliance between the "la Caixa" Foundation, academic institutions and government bodies to contribute to the efforts undertaken by the international community to address the challenges in global health. ISGlobal is a consolidated hub of excellence in research that has grown out of work first started in the world of health care by the Hospital Clínic and the Parc de Salut MAR and in the academic sphere by the University of Barcelona and Pompeu Fabra University. Its working model is based on the generation of scientific knowledge through Research Programmes and Groups, and its translation through the areas of Education and Training and Analysis and Global Development. Its ultimate goal is to help close the gaps in health disparities between and within different regions of the world. For more information, visit www.isglobal.org. About The Rockefeller FoundationInvesting $30 billion over the last 113 years to promote the well-being of humanity, The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on unlikely partnerships and innovative solutions that deliver measurable results for people in the United States and around the world. We leverage scientific breakthroughs, artificial intelligence, and new technologies to make big bets across energy, food, health, and finance, including with our charitable offshoot, RF Catalytic Capital (RFCC). For more information, sign up for our newsletter at www.rockefellerfoundation.org/subscribe and follow us on X @RockefellerFdn, Instagram @rockefellerfdn, YouTube @RockefellerFdn, and LinkedIn @the-rockefeller-foundation.
MALMÖ, Sweden, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of IKEA and Tiny Chef can look forward to a delightful treat this February as three new episodes featuring the beloved stop-motion star will be released between February 2 and 9. This playful collaboration invites everyone into the IKEA kitchen to rediscover the joy of cooking through the Tiny Chef, the charming vegan character known for turning simple meals into moments of happiness. IKEA Tiny Chef Coinciding with the launch of IKEA's innovative plant-rich falafel ball, the series celebrates creativity, new possibilities, and everyday joy. It aligns perfectly with IKEA's 2026 focus on Cooking & Eating, encouraging fun, sustainable, and delicious food experiences at home. "At IKEA, we believe food brings people together and enriches everyday moments," says Lorena Lourido Gomez, Global Food Manager at IKEA Retail (Ingka Group). "Serving over 600 million guests annually, we have the privilege and responsibility to make healthier, sustainable food choices accessible and affordable for the many. We are excited to partner with Tiny Chef, showing people that plant-based eating should be joyful, creative, and full of flavour, not just better for the planet. We believe this partnership will bring a smile, while inspiring people to try something new." Tiny Chef agrees. "It's a dweam come twue to pawtner wif mi fwends at Blikea! We bof want to bwing good fwends bland good food to da table. Ash a herbivowr, myself, Bly was sho excited to hep shawr da dewicious fwavor of Blikea's new fawafel balls wif da whole world! Bly can't wait to cook up mowr fun togethow wif Blikea!" says Tiny Chef. The story begins with Tiny Chef visiting an IKEA store in search of a spatula, only to find a job application. What follows is a heartwarming journey as Tiny Chef becomes an ambassador for IKEA's new falafel balls and joins the restaurant team as a Food Co-worker. At the heart of this collaboration is IKEA's falafel ball. Made with chickpeas and inspired by IKEA's iconic meatballs, it offers an affordable, flavourful option to make plant-rich eating familiar and inviting. 1st episode: Tiny Chef Visits Availability of IKEA's new plant-rich falafel balls may vary by market.
Available from February, the new menu brings a modern take on Filipino cuisine to Business Class passengers flying from Manila to Doha MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Airways is proud to announce its latest collaboration with renowned Filipino husband-and-wife duo, Chef Jordy and May Navarra, featuring an exclusive new Business Class menu for passengers travelling from Manila to Doha. Available from 2 February, the menu features a modern and refined take on well-loved Filipino dishes, and starting July 2026, the menu will also be available from Doha to Manila. Qatar Airways Partners with Michelin One-Star Filipino Chef Jordy and May Navarra to Launch an Exclusive Business Class Menu As the head chef and owner behind Manila's One-Star Michelin Restaurant, Toyo Eatery, Chef Jordy Navarra brings his passion and love for cooking to Qatar Airways, with a five-course experience that reimagines fine-dining in the skies. The menu features an appetizer of seared chilled scallops, braised beef short ribs tiyula itum for main course, pansit noodle ensalada for a light option, purée of arroz caldo for breakfast porridge and a standout dessert of sans rival cake with philippine chocolate sorbet. Ingredients are carefully sourced from local suppliers, in accordance with sustainable practices and seasonality to highlight the best Filipino ingredients. This collaboration marks another milestone in Qatar Airways' award-winning in-flight offerings and its ongoing legacy of extraordinary gourmet offerings. By investing in premium onboard experiences and joining with world-class chefs, Qatar Airways has earned a reputation as a global leader in aviation. The airline was named the 'World's Best Business Class' for the 11th time in 2024 and achieved the title of 'World's Best Airline' for a record-breaking 8th time in the same year. Synonymous with luxury and innovation, Qatar Airways also holds accolades for 'World's Best Business Class Lounge' and 'Best Airline in the Middle East'. Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, via one seamless connection through Hamad International Airport, the 'World's Best Airport', as voted by Skytrax in 2021, 2022, and 2024. Qatar Airways x Chef Jordy and May Menu: Manila – Doha Menu Appetizer Seared Chilled Scallopmustard leaf, shrimp buro, radish and salted egg Main Course Braised Beef Short Ribs Tiyula Itumcharred coconut, eggplant and heirloom Tinawon rice Dessert Sans Rival CakePhilippine chocolate sorbet Light Option Pansit Noodle Ensaladachayote and pomelo Breakfast Porridge Puree of Arroz Caldochicken, anchovy and egg Click here to download hi-res images About Qatar AirwaysA multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways won the 'World's Best Airline' title for an unprecedented ninth time at the 2025 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. Qatar Airways was previously named the World's Best Airline in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024. The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, and has yet again received recognition for 'World's Best Business Class', and 'World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge'. As the leading connector in the region, Qatar Airways has also been lauded with the 'Best Airline in the Middle East' title for the 13 time. Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, the 'Best Airport in the Middle East' for 11 consecutive years, as well as 'World's Best Airport Shopping' for the third year in a row, as voted by Skytrax. Hamad International Airport has previously been named the 'World's Best Airport' by Skytrax in 2021, 2022, and 2024. Qatar Airways was the first Airline in the Middle East to be certified to the highest level of IATA's Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme, based on recognised environmental management system principles (such as ISO 14001). As an inaugural signatory to the Buckingham Palace Declaration in March 2016, Qatar Airways became the first airline globally to be certified to the industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation. For further information, visit www.qatarairways.com
This launch marks the first time that GemFair’s ethically sourced, artisanal-mined diamonds are featured in jewellery, bringing their story of supporting livelihoods to consumersLONDON, UK - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 February 2026 - De Beers Group is pleased to announce a collaboration between GemFair, the company's programme to help formalise the artisanal and small-scale diamond mining (ASM) sector, and its luxury jewellery brand, De Beers London, to bring the story and beauty of GemFair's ethically sourced, artisanal diamonds to consumers for the first time. GemFair is a first-of-its-kind sourcing initiative that aims to transform standards and livelihoods for artisanal diamond miners by providing fair value purchasing, training to improve mining and working practices and a formal and traceable route-to-market for ethically sourced artisanal diamonds. Through GemFair's proprietary digital tools and third‑party‑verified assurance programme, eligible diamonds can be traced from mine site to market. GemFair is also part of Building Forever – De Beers Group's industry-leading commitment to sustainability – transforming rarity into responsibility by supporting meaningful impact that endures beyond diamonds for countries, communities and ecosystems. The programme's success is measured through improvements in standards, support of livelihoods in both mining and alternative livelihoods like farming and fishing, and traceability rather than production volume, reflecting its long-term, systems-based approach. The capsule collection with De Beers London translates this journey into a series of creations that pair rough and polished GemFair diamonds, offering a rare and tangible expression of transformation. Comprising twelve unique pieces, the capsule collection celebrates the House's intimate relationship with the source. Sculpted by the quiet force of rivers, each diamond was individually selected for its character and quality. The polished diamonds were handcrafted exclusively for the capsule, while the rough diamonds remain as nature intended – an authentic and powerful tribute to the Earth's raw beauty. Through 'Toi & Moi' rings and the 'Modern Lines' set, each piece reflects a continuous dialogue between discovery and craftsmanship, honouring both the origin of the diamond and the artistry that reveals it. Beyond this capsule, GemFair is now a registered supplier to De Beers London for future collections, having met the House's rigorous standards for quality and responsible sourcing. This partnership marks an important step in strengthening the connection between exceptional diamonds, the people who discover them, and the finished jewellery piece. Emmanuelle Nodale, CEO of De Beers London, said: "We're proud to be the first jeweller to launch a collection featuring GemFair ethically sourced diamonds, bringing not just their beauty but also the powerful story of artisanal miners to our clients. By introducing both rough and polished diamonds within the same creation, we offer a rare and tangible connection to each diamond's path, from its discovery in ancient riverbeds to its transformation into a jewel. These pieces carry not only the beauty of the diamond itself, but also the human stories behind it — stories of pride, opportunity and meaningful impact for artisanal mining communities. This collection marks an important step in our ongoing commitment to GemFair and to raising awareness of the programme's important work." De Beers Group launched GemFair to lead industry efforts to formalise a transparent route to market for artisanal diamond miners, which accounts for around 10 per cent of global diamond supply by value and provides a vital source of livelihood for millions of people in some of the poorest parts of the world. The programme launched in 2018 in the Kono region of Sierra Leone, where it continues to operate today. De Beers chose Sierra Leone to establish the GemFair programme because the government has made substantial efforts to include artisanal mining in its regulation and the country has transformed following the civil conflict that ended more than two decades ago. Sandrine Conseiller, CEO of De Beers Brands & Diamond Desirability said: "Today's luxury is defined not only by craftsmanship but by conscience. As part of our commitment to Building Forever, GemFair plays a vital role in supporting livelihoods by formalising artisanal mining and creating fair, traceable routes to market. For the first time, we are bringing these diamonds to consumers through this new collection with De Beers London with pieces that celebrate the beauty of natural diamonds while telling a story of the producers' empowerment and transformation. It's an important step in our efforts to translate rarity to responsibility and create meaningful impacts that endure beyond diamonds." Today, there are more than 500 artisanal mine sites participating in GemFair, which in turn support approximately 7,000 direct and many more indirect livelihoods. Since launching, GemFair has purchased more than 20,000 diamonds from participating miners and conducted more than 5,700 compliance visits to participating sites. GemFair has also launched a programme to reclaim artisanal mine sites once mining has ended to help improve safety and environmental practices within the sector. Since 2020, the programme has converted almost 160 abandoned mine pits to agricultural use and donated over 1,000 kilograms of rice, fruit and vegetable seedlings for local communities, supporting food security and providing an alternative source of livelihoods. Steve Allan, Head of GemFair, said: "The collaboration with De Beers London marks a significant milestone for GemFair as our beautiful, ethically-sourced artisanal diamonds are sold in a dedicated jewellery collection for the first time. GemFair makes a tangible difference to the lives of the artisanal miners involved in the programme and it's a great privilege to help tell their stories through the diamonds that we source and sell. We've come a long way since starting out as a pilot programme trying to establish a model for something that had never been done before. It's very rewarding to see GemFair diamonds set in such stunning jewellery pieces, representing a real full circle moment." For more information, visit: www.gemfair.com Hashtag: #DeBeersGroup #NaturalDiamonds #diamondshttps://www.debeersgroup.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/debeersgroup/posts/?feedView=allhttps://www.facebook.com/DeBeersGroupOfCompanieshttps://www.instagram.com/debeersgroup/The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.About De Beers GroupEstablished in 1888, De Beers Group is the world's leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world's largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group's strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers London and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives Tracr and GemFair. De Beers Group also provides leading services and technology to the diamond industry in the form of education and laboratory services and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology services. De Beers Group is committed to 'Building Forever,' a holistic and integrated approach to sustainability that underpins our efforts to create meaningful impact for the people and places where our diamonds are discovered. Building Forever focuses on three key areas where, through collaborations and partnerships around the globe, we have an enhanced ability to drive positive impact; Livelihoods, Climate and Nature. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American plc group. For further information, visit www.debeersgroup.com.
BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from Xinhua News Agency: From Farm to Fork: Decoding China's Vegetable Supply In 1988, China launched the "Vegetable Basket Project." Over the past decades, the supply of vegetables in China has continuously improved, with the variety in residents' "vegetable baskets" becoming increasingly diverse. What keeps the Chinese people's "baskets" consistently fresh and plentiful? What policy measures has the Chinese government implemented to ensure that? Here is the answer. From Farm to Fork: Decoding China's Vegetable Supply
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