Tokyo, June 24 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government will consider subsidies to help households introduce solar power generation, a move aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions, officials said Tuesday.

JOHOR BARU: Smuggled fish, poultry and vegetables from Brazil and China may be posing a health risk to local consumers. Farmers Organisation Board chairman Tan Sri Abu Zahar Nika Ujang said unlicensed food imports did not undergo stringent quality tests by the authorities.

Vietnam predicted to import coal from 2015 HANOI, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam is forecast to have to import some kinds of coal, mainly fat coal used for metallurgy, from 2015, local newspaper Vietnam Economic Times on Tuesday quoted the country's Industry Ministry as reporting.

By From news reports Italy's government has announced that it is likely to use its strategic reserves of natural gas this week to prevent a shortage that could leave homes and businesses without fuel during a colder- than-normal winter.

By Phusadee Arunmas, Bangkok Post, Thailand Jan. 5--The Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister, Somkid Jatusripitak, has called for an urgent meeting with sugar manufacturers and traders, taking place today, over a sugar shortage and prices.