Malaysia’s Agriculture and Food Security Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, outlined the ministry’s ambitious plans to revolutionize rice cultivation practices in the country. The goal is to replicate the successful Sekinchan-style SMART Large-Scale Padi...
In January 2024, Nestlé Vietnam announced a USD 100 million investment to increase production capacity at its Tri An coffee factory, located in the southern province of Dong Nai. This will help the company meet growing local and international consumer demand for...
The report from the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Services (FAS) on the Philippines highlights promising growth as a market for US agricultural exports. Projections suggest that US export shipments to the Philippines will surpass the record-high...
The Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises affirmed that the Indonesian government is prepared to partner with universities and business incubators from the Netherlands to bolster local agriculture startups. The minister announced plans for...
Metro Pacific Agri Ventures (MPAV), a subsidiary of conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corporation with investments in infrastructure, tolls, power, and water, was awarded a green lane certificate of endorsement from the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI)....
Sun Valley, a leading exporter of ready-to-cook chicken products in Thailand part of Cargill, recently launched two new offerings to the market under the concept of “Snack Wow, Very Delicious” with the “Chicken Cheese Balls” and “Chicken Mini Corn Dogs”. Drawing...
Bioalpha Wellness Sdn Bhd, a fully-owned subsidiary of Bioalpha Holdings Bhd, is gearing up for the development of an 8-acre agro park with a budget of MYR 15 million (USD 3.18 Million), following its appointment by Langkawi Development Authority (LADA). The...
In November 2023, a sustainable agriculture and food delegation from Denmark visited Ho Chi Minh City to share experiences with local partners and businesses seeking innovative solutions to promote sustainability in agriculture and food production. The focus on...
Vital Meat, a French cultivated meat company, has recently announced its initiative to enter the Singaporean market with its innovative product, Vital Chicken. The company has submitted a pre-market regulatory dossier to the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), seeking...
The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of Indonesia has recently expressed confidence in the nation’s potential to emerge as a prominent lobster producer in Southeast Asia. This optimism originates from the government’s ongoing efforts to promote...
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) recently announced the launch of a tranche of 5 land parcels for vegetable farming in the Lim Chu Kang and Sungei Tengah area, with public tenders for the parcels being accepted. Each land parcel is expected to be between 20,000 and...
VCI Global Limited, a Nasdaq-listed tech and business consulting group has announced a strategic partnership with Agroz Group Sdn Bhd, a leading Malaysian indoor vertical farm operator. The collaboration aims to spearhead the development of large-scale,...
