Hemp stakeholders in Japan launch strategy for industry revival
Stakeholders in Japan have launched a “Campaign to Re-Open Japan for Hemp,” aiming to revive the ancient crop for agricultural regeneration and innovation. While hemp…
Asia
Startup seeks investors for hemp ‘bridge’ between Asia, Europe
Startup HempMongolia is inviting investors to look into the country’s potential for hemp farming and production by hosting an investor forum set for mid-August during…
$22m investment to start ‘CBD industrial park’ in China
Chinese hemp firm Shineco and the Xingshan People’s Government of Hegang City in Heilongjiang Province say they will actively promote the development of the hemp…
Chinese Blockchain investor turns its attention to hemp
A Chinese Blockchain investor said it has struck an agreement with a hemp research institute in China’s Heilongjiang province to develop at least five varieties…
Chinese govt may limit licenses in response to stock jumps
The Chinese government has tightened control on industrial hemp licenses after recent sharp fluctuations in share prices of publicly traded companies. China’s National Anti-Drug Committee…
Japanese officials approve Epidiolex for clinical trials
Japanese officials have a approved the medical CBD brand Epidiolex for clinical trials, marking the first time such products have been approved by the Japanese…
Hong Kong conglomerate backs US-based C-Beyond Health
In a signal that Asian investors are beginning to look over U.S. hemp companies, Colorado CBD maker C-Beyond Health said it has received an investment…
Indian textile startup has aggressive growth plans
Indian startup Canva Fibre Labs LLP (CFL) expects to scale up this year, pushing beyond its current capacity of one ton of production daily, say…
Asian Hemp Summit finds a continent rising fast
Asia is well positioned to embrace hemp in an innovative and unique way, with stakeholders only beginning to capitalize on the rich genetic diversity of…
Meeting hemp at the Asian Hemp Summit
By Andi LucasSpecial to HempToday As an absolute newcomer to the world of cannabis, the Asian Hemp Summit 2019 is the first industry event I’ve…