Cambodia’s longan sales to China set for ‘five-fold’ hike: insider
Longan as of October 27 had become the third Cambodian fruit to be formally exported directly to China in fresh form.
Agriculture
UN deputy secretary general meets Bangladeshi PM
The premier said that her government has been given topmost priority to research in the agriculture sector.
Futuristic village heralds new life for rural residents
The once hollowed-out village, following an exodus of farmers, has slowly morphed into a poster child for the rural vitalisation campaign and stepped-up efforts to curb…
Linking the major granaries
The paper says China-Asean agricultural development and food cooperation will further connect Asia and Europe, and shape a new pattern of global agricultural development.
Singapore durian lovers rejoice as prices plunge on surplus; Malaysian fruits plenty
A surplus in major producer Malaysia has pushed prices in the city-state down to levels never seen before.
Bangladesh government gives green light for businesses to import green chilli
The price of one of the most popular items surged to as much as BDT 300 (USD 2.78) per kilogram in the capital amid short supply.
Thai rice exports to exceed 8 million tonnes this year: Foreign Trade Dept
The department is taking the lead to expand sales of Thai jasmine rice in China and Hong Kong SAR, according to its director general.
Plum picking in Moc Chau
Located in the northwestern area of Son La, Moc Chau has been known as the biggest plum cultivating area in Vietnam
Vietnam’s fruit, vegetable exports to rise to $4 billion this year
Authorities have estimated that shipments have been worth nearly $2.8 billion so far this year, up more than 63 per cent year-on-year.
Coffee in short supply globally, but Indonesia’s growers fail to gain
Despite its position as a major global coffee exporter, Indonesia also imports significant quantities of beans.