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Union Coop will work with UAE to maintain elderly people’s homes

'This would promote social solidarity as well as co-operation between the two sectors to enhance our…

Farm co-op uses solar powered ‘Super Monster Wolf’ to protect crops

The animatronic beast lets out terrifying howls to scare wild boar away from rice and chestnut…

Co-ops in Singapore launch #Thatsacoop contest

Participants are asked to share selfies of themselves with a co-operative for a chance to win…

Japan federation of agri co-ops to set up subsidiary in Hong Kong

The country’s co-op movement has also reorganised under a new cross-sectoral umbrella organisation

Co-op giant IFFCO launches jobs portal for India’s rural youth

The free service offers an alternative to expensive, urban-centric websites, says the co-operative

Co-op bank promotes inclusion for India’s nomadic tribes

The Kalapur Co-operative Bank issues loans on a trust basis after building up relationships through social…

India’s first transgender co-ops announced in Kerala state

The move was announced at the state co-operative congress in Kannur

UAE retail co-op Umm Al Quwain to sell AED50m worth of stocks to the public

'The main objective of offering stocks for public trade is to increase capital to invest, implement…

Indian co-op giant IFFCO begins deliveries to remote areas from its online services portal

'We plan to convert this platform into a thriving digital marketplace where farmers and co-operative societies…

India’s co-ops discuss the ‘sweet revolution’ as they celebrate anniversary

The movement was marking the foundation day of Sahakar Bharati, an organisation set up to boost…

Here are the co-ops that hit important milestones in 2017

Congratulations to all co-operatives that reached an anniversary last year. Here are a selection of some…

Success for US co-op community at International Volunteer Day awards

Volunteers from NCBA CLUSA and Land O’Lakes were among those honoured at Capitol Hill event