Mr. Lepo noted that the price hikes are impacting provincial markets as well. “In Auki, betel nut vendors normally sell a ...

Bishnu Bahadur Bishwakarma was of the view that exports of betel nuts could contribute to the revenue collections while ...

In Papua New Guinea, the popularity of the psychoactive betel nut is on the rise. With mouth cancer rates soaring, the nation is struggling to control its growing addiction. Once reserved for ...

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has proposed a draft betel nut hazard prevention act (檳榔健康危害防制法), which would list venues ...

Farmers of Tashichhoeling Gewog in Samtse, who depend on areca nut farming, are struggling with frequent elephant attacks.

The areca nut market is anticipated to increase from US$ 867.4 million in 2023 to US$ 1,851.6 million in 2033. According to ...

Taiwan's health ministry has introduced a draft law aimed at regulating the sale and consumption of betel nuts.

Betel nuts are eaten after having been processed commercially. Unripe or ripe nuts are shelled, boiled and sun-dried, then crushed with lime and catechu, a red, astringent extract made from boiled ...

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has drafted a bill to address the health dangers of betel nuts. The draft betel nut hazard prevention act primarily focuses on protecting minors and pregnant women, ...