Brewing Billions: Vietnam’s USD 8.4 Billion Coffee Economy under Climate Stress Published: 16 January 2026 Article Vietnam’s coffee exports hit a record $8.4bn in 2024–2025, cementing its status as the world’s Robusta powerhouse. However, behind the boom, farmers in the Central Highlands face droughts, floods, and climate stress, thus testing the future of the “Robusta King.” Le Dinh Tuyen
Coffee Nation: Indonesia’s Relationship with Coffee Published: 14 January 2026 Photo Essay This essay reveals how coffee flows through Indonesian life — from the roaster’s fire to cafe conversations — reflecting resilience, creativity, and belonging. It’s about the human layer of coffee: those who make, serve, and live around it. William Kalengkongan