The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Thai Union Group Public Company Limited have signed a USD 150 million blue loan to support sustainable shrimp production in Thailand. Blue finance focuses on the responsible use and preservation of water resources, including...
Truong Hai Group Corporation THACO and Fresh Del Monte, a United States based food group with 135 years of experience, signed a strategic partnership agreement in Ho Chi Minh City on November 26, marking a significant step toward industrial scale agriculture in...
Infrastructure development for Southern Agropolis, a 200-acre flagship agrifood hub within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), is set to commence in January 2026. The project, a joint venture between Singapore-based tech-farm operator Archisen and...
Agrilever has entered a strategic partnership with global weather intelligence provider Tomorrow.io to deploy AI-powered, hyperlocal weather forecasting across the Philippine agriculture sector. The collaboration combines Agrilever’s local agri-platform and government...
Indonesia has announced a comprehensive USD 1.2 billion (IDR 20.3 trillion) investment plan to expand its feed mill infrastructure, primarily targeting increased poultry feed production to meet an anticipated demand surge by 2026. Spearheaded by the Ministry of...
Singapore is stepping up efforts to strengthen its food security and sustainability by investing USD 31 million (SGD 40.5 million) into agri-food research and innovation programmes. The funding aims to boost local food production capacity by developing advanced...
Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a major increase in US feed corn imports, raising the quota to 1 million tons at zero tariff between February and June 2026. This replaces the previous annual quota of 54,700 tons at a 20% tariff. The government confirmed the decision...
The Philippines has enacted RA 12308, allocating PHP 200 billion (USD 3.4 billion) over 10 years to modernize the country’s livestock, poultry, and dairy sectors. The law establishes a PHP 20 billion (USD 340 million) annual fund that will support herd repopulation,...
Singapore-based Japfa Ltd., a player in Asia’s agri-food sector renowned for supplying essential proteins to millions, has officially launched its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the city-state. Unveiled on...
Malaysia has allocated MYR 2.62 billion (USD 582 million) under Budget 2026 to reinforce food security through record support for paddy farmers, covering subsidies for inputs, seeds, fertiliser, and production. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government remains...
Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam met with Anthony McFarlane, Communications Director of Australia’s SunRice Group, in Canberra on October 29 to review progress in bilateral agricultural cooperation and explore future opportunities. McFarlane...
Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) of Thailand and NH Foods Ltd. of Japan have formed a joint venture, CPF NH Foods Co., Ltd., to produce and market processed pork products across Asia. The venture combines CPF’s experience in food production and...
