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
Food & Beverage
Sushi chain Sushiro rolls into Beijing with private rooms, sashimi platters
Restaurant positions itself as an affordable choice for lovers of Japanese food
Food & Beverage
Japan's top sake exporter Dassai marries tech with tradition
Brewer harnesses data in pursuit of quality and consistency
Life
A guide to Tokyo's vegan revolution
Some of the best plant-based eateries sprouting up across Japan's capital
Food & Beverage
Marubeni serves Tim Hortons coffee in Malaysia with local flavors
Canadian chain expands in Southeast Asia after Singapore entry
Food & Beverage
Japan grilled-steak operator to offer plant-based meat in U.S.
Fujiya readies pitch for vegan-friendly food in New York and Los Angeles
Food & Beverage
Starbucks' new CEO Brian Niccol inherits a China headache
Cafe chain faces sliding sales in No. 2 market as consumers turn thriftier
Fisheries
Thailand grapples with invasive tilapia from Africa as CP deflects blame
Conglomerate brought in nonnative fish for research, pledges cooperation
Interview
Japan's Yoshinoya to bulk up on ramen, buying regional chains: exec
Beef bowl operator branches out as industry struggles with rising costs
Consumer
South Korea makes protein powder fashionable in Japan
Cute, disposable packaging wins over teenage girls and K-beauty buyers
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Food & Beverage
Japan meatpacker to serve Europe with foie gras substitute
NH Foods' 'Gras Foie' made from chicken liver tests new market
Food & Beverage
McDonald's Japan supersizes profit, pairing price hikes and promotions
But popular $5 meals in U.S. spark concern about consumer cutbacks
Food & Beverage
Moutai bucks China liquor slump with strong results
Maker of CCP's favorite tipple regains market cap lead as baijiu rivals struggle
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar businesses flood Thailand to follow fleeing customer base
Growing number of restaurants, shops in Bangkok reflect population exodus from war-torn state
Food & Beverage
Swire's China Coca-Cola business mired in 'subdued' spending
Group turns toward Southeast Asia with 'appetite' for residential property
Economy
Philippines' new autonomous region aims to be halal industry hub
Top official says southwest Mindanao attracting investment from Malaysia, Mideast
Food & Beverage
U.S. spicy chicken chain Hangry Joe's brings heat to Japan
Teriyaki and craft beer on menu alongside signature oversized sandwich
Food & Beverage
Suntory aims for gold in global ready-to-drink market
Japanese distiller looks to combine strength in soft drinks and alcohol
Food & Beverage
Yum China expands new low-priced eateries in sign of frugal times
Fast food operator posts record quarterly profit as it responds to market 'challenges'
Business deals
Carlsberg to take full control of its Indian and Nepali businesses
Accelerated investment to capture growth opportunities in 'exciting' markets
Commodities
Thailand, Vietnam vie to grow rice market share in the Philippines
Faltering domestic supply forces Manila to rely on imports from neighbors
Food & Beverage
Budweiser group's China beer sales plunge by double digits
APAC CEO blames drop-off on COVID reopening hangover, weather, weak consumption
Food & Beverage
Japan restaurant reservation sites start catering to foreign tourists
Services let customers pay to skip lines, reserve tables in other languages