The Rise and Fall of the Philippine Coconut Empire What if I told you the Philippines once supplied nearly 70% of the world’s coconut oil? From powering American factories to shaping global brands, our islands were the Coconut Capital of the World. But greed, neglect, and rising competition led to the fall of this once-mighty empire. Discover the forgotten story of the Philippine Coconut Empire — a tale of glory, betrayal, and decline. 🎥 Credits to the rightful owners of the videos and images u

In addition to yielding juice and pulp, the humble coconut provides material for artwork in China's tropical province of Hainan. The history of coconut carving goes back 1,100 years. And now, the younger generations are keen to take it up. | China Plus Culture