Malaysia’s FAMA offers to purchase excess supply of durian
Chairman Aminuddin Zulkipli said that excess durians purchased by FAMA would be content processed into higher value-added products such as durian paste and tempoyak (fermented…
Nepal allows sending workers to Israel’s agriculture and caregiving sectors
Cabinet approves three labour protocols, paving the way for long-term employment opportunities and recruitment through government channels.
Nepal’s wide wholesale-retail price gap keeps veggies out of common person’s reach
Wholesale prices have dropped sharply at Kalimati, but weak market monitoring has allowed retailers to keep prices high, consumer rights activists say.
Laos’ inflation eases to 5.6 percent in December as food prices fall
The year-on-year inflation rate represents continued moderation from earlier peaks in 2025. On a month-to-month basis, prices in general dipped by 0.3 percent compared to…
Chinese investors fueling Indonesia’s coconut boom
Trading partner's rising demand helps island country unlock value of key crop.
Price slump and early harvests in India hit Bhutan’s potato exports
This year, the export window narrowed as India's harvest began earlier than usual.
Nepal’s poultry sector faces challenges reminiscent of post-Covid era despite growing demand
Rising feed costs, dependency on imports, and shrinking hatcheries threaten Nepal’s once-thriving poultry industry as stakeholders call for government support ahead of National…
Chilly spell raises disease risk for Bangladesh’s winter crops
A cold wave is currently affecting 17 districts, with moderate to dense fog possible in some areas.
Vietnam’s seafood exports gain momentum in Singapore
Statistics from Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority show that in 2024, Vietnam climbed from sixth to fifth place among Singapore’s largest seafood…
From gold to bargain, fans dive into durian frenzy in Malaysia as prices bottom out
To attract customers, vendors in Petaling Jaya have rolled out competitive deals, including: four Musang King durians for RM99, buy four and get one free, RM133 for one bag of…