Surging fertilizer prices hit Japanese farmers hard
The problem has emerged due to Japan's reliance on China and Russia for most of the materials used to produce fertilizers.
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Food inflation relief within sight as crops and crude pull back
Months after Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended trade flows and sent futures soaring, fear of grain shortages is giving way to optimism that key producers will reap harvests…
Durian buffet a hit for Kampong Thom farmer
Knowing the difficulties farmers faced due to imported durian and seeing seafood buffets in Phnom Penh, the owner said he came up with the idea of hosting a durian buffet.
South Korea braces for ‘perfect storm’ in the financial market
The concerns come as the US Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate hikes, a strong dollar trend, high inflation and ongoing global supply chain bottlenecks rattle the Korean market.
Exodus of migrant workers lingers on
Many migrant workers continue to cross over, often with families, despite dangers and risk of being arrested.
‘Building the nation’: Civil service remains popular for Indonesian job seekers
While working in government may not always be as lucrative or as glamorous as working in the private sector, the civil service remains a popular alternative for job seekers.
Multinationals summit to promote further opening-up
A total of 313 foreign multinational companies from 31 countries and regions have signed up for the summit's offline events to date.
Malaysia’s move to stockpile chickens improves domestic supply, but prices continue to rise
Imported livestock feed - whose prices have increased by some 70 per cent since the war in Ukraine started - is the main factor driving up local chicken production costs,…
Thailand’s competitiveness ranking slips five places to 33
An industry expert posited that both state and private sectors would need ‘agility’ and resilience in responding to the fluctuating global economic situation to remain…
Mae Sot eyed for development as Thailand’s next entertainment hub
Commissioner Thepthai Senpong said Mae Sot already has the infrastructure to support tourism development.