Empowering Chinese mothers through family-friendly jobs
China's growing "mom jobs" initiative offers flexible, community-based employment, empowering women to earn income while balancing childcare and family responsibilities.
Cambodian agriculture ministry looks to boost rice exports to the Philippines
The Philippines is one of the world's largest rice importers, with Vietnam and Thailand — both Cambodia's neighbours — being its largest suppliers.
Hanoi’s path to sustainable farming
The capital is working to ensure stable food production, protect natural resources, and build a resilient, eco-friendly agricultural sector.
Downpour hits veggie prices in Malaysia
Malaysian Federation of Vegetable Farmers Association Lim Ser Kwee said recent flooding in several countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia had begun to push up…
Egg prices in Bhutan hit record high amid nationwide shortage
The shortage in supply and the consequent inflation in prices stem from lower production, linked to delayed restocking of day-old chicks at input farms. Demand for eggs has also…
WFP to invest over US$ 14 million to build climate-resilient food systems in Bhutan
The investment is part of the Country Strategic Plan 2024-2028, which aims to achieve two key outcomes by 2030: establishing climate-resilient livelihoods to enhance food security…
Thai rice prices surge on major orders from China and Singapore
On November 17, jasmine paddy prices rose by as much as 700 baht per tonne, increasing from 15,100 baht to 15,800 baht per tonne in some areas — a particularly positive signal…
New US tariff exemption to spare $1-billion worth of Philippine goods
This came after US President Donald Trump issued a Nov. 14 executive order granting reciprocal tariff exemptions for goods that cannot be produced in large quantities stateside,…
Crowning of durian a thorny issue as Indonesia challenges Malaysia’s claim over king of fruits
Indonesians say they have a stronger claim to the durian as their national fruit, citing their country's larger production as justification.
Nepali-made French fries make forays into US market
Butwal-based First Choice Foods ships its first containers abroad as demand grows. More than 35,000 farmers are linked to its supply chain.