The 2001 foot-and-mouth outbreak devastated the UK livestock industry, leading to mass culling, market closures, and long-term decline despite recovery efforts.

Mars Inc. launches global Marvel-themed M&M’s with character mashups in 65+ markets.

India launches first clean food, zero-waste retail network with 50+ refill stores and 250+ clean-label products, cutting plastic waste and supporting 9,000+ farmers.

Sanya Yazhou Bay names Intrinsic SEA its Southeast Asia partner, boosting trade and tech ties via Hainan’s new customs zone and incentives.

Global gaming revenue hit $94 billion in 2025, led by mobile, PC, and console growth.

Fuel prices in Peninsular Malaysia rise 5 sen per litre from Feb 26 due to higher global oil prices.

Trifecta Gold granted Nortec Minerals an option to earn 100% interest in its Nevada Yuge gold project for $2 million, pending exchange approval and royalty terms.

Paint Rock Coffee Co. opened a drive-thru in Amarillo on Jan. 15, 2026, offering coffee and pastries Monday–Saturday, 6 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m.–6 p.m.

India’s PAIMANA portal tracks 1,702 infrastructure projects worth ₹39.25 lakh crore, with 51% spending completion as of January 2026.

Amazon is creating 700 jobs in North Carolina by opening five new delivery stations as part of a $4 billion rural delivery expansion.