Author Hanna Alkaf’s new fantasy novella is ‘written for Malaysians’
While "Warung Between Worlds" is likely to leave you wanting more, it’s still full of the heart, adventure, and humour many have come to expect from a Hanna Alkaf story ... with…
Food
Fresh durian exports to China support Thai transit trade gains
Thailand's transit trade, the main driver of overall trade growth, increased by 26.2% in May 2026, with China being the top partner. Fresh durian was the leading transit export…
Thai durian sales soar as TikTok live commerce drives demand
The campaign's success was fueled by over 89,000 durian livestreams from creators and farmers on the platform.
55 central kitchens, food caterers, restaurants in Singapore involved in food poisoning in past 2 years
With more food establishments moving towards a central kitchen model, including schools which have faced challenges in securing enough stallholders, the authorities are bracing…
Tobacco growers in Pakistan reject move to scrap price mechanism
Significant losses have pushed several tobacco farmers deep into debt, while cultivation costs continue to increase.
The craft of Vietnam’s Quang An lotus tea
The harmonious blend of the gentle sweetness of green tea and the pure fragrance of lotus blossoms from West Lake has created a precious brew steeped in the identity of Hanoi.
Tibetan yak yogurt tradition evolves from grasslands to Lhasa shops
Yak yogurt remains an important food staple of Tibetan culture. Its thick texture and distinctive tangy flavour set it apart from the sweeter yogurts commonly found elsewhere.
Premium-grade durian carted away by machete-wielding robbers from orchard in Malaysia’s Jasin
An official said the robbery took place at about 11.30am on June 27 at a durian orchard in Anjung Gapam, Bemban, where the two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, were looking after the…
Nepal’s tea exports to India to ease as it softens quality inspection rules
Producers say repeated trade disruptions leave them unconvinced the latest decision will ensure smooth exports.
Lower-income seniors can get milk, eggs, under Singapore’s expanded fresh protein initiative
Singapore's FairPrice's Protein Pledge was launched in 2025 to distribute nearly USD800,000 worth of fresh protein to vulnerable communities by 2030. It began with distributing…