A farmer in Pangasinan hangs newly harvested tobacco leaves in a barn. FILE PHOTO MANILA, PhilippinesThe National Tobacco Administration (NTA) and industry stakeholders are optimistic about the increase in local tobacco production this year due to f

Oslo, Norway Norways gas production, which has become crucial to replace Russian supplies to Europe, hit a record high last year, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate said on Thursday. In 2024, the Scandinavian country produced 124 billion cubic meter