Politics
Malaysia prepares heavier 'sugar tax' in bid to combat diabetes
Government to propose new levy on sweetened drinks in 2025 budget
Life
Meatless feasts in Shanghai: 5 delicious destinations
Interest in vegetarian and vegan food is rising in China's trendsetter city
Food & Beverage
Singapore's SATS eyes India, China to double overseas food sales
Partnership with Japan's Mitsui helps caterer accelerate international shift
Tea Leaves
How life and politics converge in India's tea shops
As gathering places, traditional 'kadai' are focal points for information, gossip and butter cookies
Food & Beverage
Japan's Nissin shifts gears in U.S. with $2 premium noodles
Cup Noodles parent breaks from rival Maruchan with focus on higher price points
Food & Beverage
Japan's Acecook grabs 40% of Vietnam's instant noodle market
Vietnamese per-capita consumption climbs to 83 servings a year
Food & Beverage
Mitsui's protein push embraces shrimp and poultry
Farming foods seen as more economically and environmentally sustainable
Datawatch
Lab-grown food faltering on solving world hunger
Higher prices and taste issues lead to reduced investments in agritech startups
Food & Beverage
Icy Philippine dessert halo-halo gets fancier to woo fans
From fruits to edible gold, myriad mix-ins make a treat for eyes and taste buds
Food & Beverage
Japan's 'K-food' market expands 50% in five years
Frozen foods, meal kits bring authentic Korean flavors to Japanese homes
Transportation
Indonesia's GoTo exits Vietnam after battle with Grab, Shopee
Ride-hailing and delivery service focuses on Singapore outside home market
Food & Beverage
South Korea's Jinro maker targets tripling overseas soju spirit sales
HiteJinro will use Vietnam plant to meet growing Southeast Asian demand
Food & Beverage
Tim Hortons' arrival highlights Malaysia's coffee boom
Consumption and number of outlets has surged in recent years
Food & Beverage
Too hot in Taipei? Your gelato is ready for its close-up
Social media-savvy consumers drive wave of innovative desserts in Taiwan
China tech
China's Meituan delivers double-digit growth with group food orders
Takeout app's algorithms help it offer lower prices to frugal consumers
Food & Beverage
Japan's Yoshinoya puts ostrich on the menu and in skin care line
Restaurant chain eyes hedge against food shortages as mainstay beef prices soar
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Commodities
Thai rice prices hit two-month peak, Bangladesh hit by floods
With Indian rice no longer significantly cheaper, buyers seek other options
Trade
China will not impose anti-dumping measures on EU brandy, for now
European producers remain concerned tariffs could still come in future
Agriculture
Japan's struggling dairy farmers shift to wagyu, despite lean market
Influx of new breeders risks undercutting prices further as supply grows
Food & Beverage
China fines Sinograin, others for moving cooking oil in unclean tankers
Authorities call violations 'extremely severe' in rush to ease safety fears
Food & Beverage
Japan scallop prices rebound as exports expand beyond China
Domestic consumption campaign also fuels recovery after Beijing's import ban
Trade
China has turned to South America since banning Japan seafood a year ago
Beijing adopted policy in response to release of wastewater from Fukushima plant
Food & Beverage
Myanmar's Yoma expands noodle shops to Thailand in restaurant push
YKKO and KFC operator keeps up store openings despite inflation and instability
Caixin
A new wave of Chinese food and beverages hit Southeast Asia
Despite success, supply chain and localization issues remain
Agriculture
Wagyu beef's wholesale price falls to 4-year low as consumption slows
Exports to Asia, Europe and U.S. boom as farmers seek stable demand