India’s leather and leather product exports have shown strong growth in recent years, rising from $2.91 billion in FY23 to $4.28 billion in FY24, and reaching $4.36 billion in FY25, according to ...

A controversial amendment to Peru's forestry law is sparking outrage, as it eliminates the need for state authorization before converting forest land, potentially accelerating Amazon deforestation.

Peru holds the second-largest share of Amazon rainforest after Brazil, with over 70 million hectares—about 60% of Peru's territory, according to nonprofit Rainforest Trust.

The central bank held its key rate at 4.75% on Thursday, as expected by seven out of 11 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. The other four expected a quarter percentage point cut to 4.5%.

The central bank held its key interest rate at 4.75%, as forecast by nine of 13 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. The others had expected a quarter percentage-point cut to 4.5%.

According to a statement emailed to Chain Store Age, Amazon plans to shut down an Amazon Go location in Woodland Hills, Calif., on Feb. 26, 2025.

Barnes & Noble went from near-bust to back in action and the CEO of the nation’s largest remaining book chain credits a revived, independent-minded experience for helping the company take on ...

An “amphibious mouse” with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru’s Amazon, according to Conservation International.

Scientists found 27 new species in Peru's Amazon rainforest. The expedition happened in 2022. New species include an amphibious mouse and a dwarf squirrel. Researchers also found 48 possible new ...

The central bank lowered its benchmark rate to 5% from 5.25% as forecast by six of 11 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. The other five expected a second straight hold at 5.25%.