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.
Food
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…
The only Chinese chess hub in a Penang coffeeshop: keeping the game alive
In an era that demands efficiency and speed, Selera SIM Food and Drink seems to exist in its own time zone, where time moves just a little bit slower.
Peculiar taste is the toast of China’s Suzhou in summer
With mint, candied fruits and steamed mung beans, the city's distinctive seasonal drink is winning over curious visitors.
How a bowl of taufufa saved his life: Malaysia’s ‘Uncle Van’ retires, seeks successor to keep flavours alive
At the lowest ebb in his life, he could never imagine how taufufa, selling at RM1.50 per bowl then, could become the turning point in his life.
How meal deliveries in Singapore are evolving as home cooking declines
Where once home-style cooking delivery companies may have served a unique purpose in the food ecosystem, they now have to compete with food delivery platforms like Grab, which…
Heeding the signal: Indonesia’s rising food insecurity
The share of food-insecure Indonesians rose from 8.7 percent in 2024 to 10.4 percent in 2025, or roughly 29 million people, writes Yehezkiel Raka Paskalis.
Why Thailand’s 7-Eleven has become a must-visit for travellers
In Thailand, the most talked-about travel ritual of 2026 may not begin at a temple, rooftop bar, or Michelin-listed restaurant. It starts under fluorescent lights, beside a…
Most Japanese people support lowering tax on food to effectively zero: Yomiuri poll
According to Japanese law, revenue from the existing consumption tax must be channelled towards social security. However, the strain of inflation on Japanese households has led to…
No such thing as free lunch: Hidden cost of Indonesia’s food system
The writer observes that, "while food may appear affordable in supermarkets or politically attractive, like the free nutritious meals program or food self-sufficiency campaign,…