Agriculture
NEC and Sumitomo put AI to work down on the farm
Japanese companies aim to support agriculture as global warming drives extreme weather
Agriculture
Ukraine war
Japan companies pledge support for Ukraine reconstruction
PM Kishida vows backing for farming, manufacturing, tech industries
Inflation
Philippine rice inflation hits highest level since 2009
Overall price growth down but global conditions cause food costs to climb
Trade
Japan farm, fisheries exports at record 1.45 trillion yen in 2023
Rise in shipments to US and Hong Kong offset decline to mainland China
Agriculture
U.S. checks on Chinese farmland purchases are flawed, watchdog warns
GAO says Pentagon and CFIUS frustrated with Agriculture Department
Caixin
Chinese feed giant New Hope navigates downside of boom-bust cycle
Country's No. 3 hog breeder is hurting as prices drop after boosting capacity
Asia Insight
Pawns in border clash, India and Pakistan fishermen desperate for change
Hundreds who were arrested for trespassing released by Islamabad as politics shift
Agriculture
Vietnam and Thailand rice exports soar after India ban
Consumers feel the pinch of higher prices as countries scramble to secure supply
Agriculture
Japan to require all subsidized farms to cut emissions, chemicals
Limits on fertilizer and fuel use to be among environmental conditions for grants
Supply Chain
Panama Canal backup forces detours for Asia-bound grain ships
Suez Canal transits soar due to drought, threatening higher food costs
Trade
Philippines extends tariff cuts on imported rice to fight inflation
President Marcos also approves keeping tax reduction on corn and pork
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Supply Chain
Infographics: How shaky is Japan's food supply chain?
Geopolitical risks, climate change, viral outbreaks conspire against food security
Agriculture
Sumitomo Chemical to set up new agrochemical plant in India
Japanese company eyes 2027 launch for 3rd facility to capture growing demand
International relations
Australia says China has lifted restrictions on some meat imports
Move underscores improving ties between Canberra and Beijing
DealStreetAsia
Indonesian aquatech startup JALA Tech raises about $13.1m in funding
Company uses technology to help shrimp farmers protect production
Opinion
India has no good reason to hoard sugar
Even if prices rise, ending export restrictions will have positive effects
Politics
Philippines' Marcos relinquishes agriculture post as prices soar
Key duties handed to fishing tycoon reportedly among leader's top campaign donors
Business Spotlight
From Cambodia to Thailand, rubber producers brace for new EU rules
Deforestation regulation's requirement to prove sources called tough and costly
Opinion
India is driving change by working together with Africa
Modi has taken lead in championing trade and investment links with the continent
Commodities
India's historic droughts drive up sugar and cotton prices
New Delhi's export curbs and speculative money add to inflationary pressure
Caixin
China's Jiangsu World drops $820m IPO amid regulator doubts
Farm equipment maker's bid was filed to Shenzhen bourse in December 2020
DealStreetAsia
Southeast Asia's dairy industry attracts big private equity deals
Demographics, growing middle class and more discretionary spending drive trend
Commodities
Russia drives wheat prices to near 3-year low with export push
Bumper crop staves off supply fears but feeds concerns about overreliance
Agriculture
Higher rice prices may trigger another global wave of food anxiety
India's export ban and bad weather threaten to cause further increases
Asia Insight
Marcos' price ceiling adds to Philippine rice farmers' insecurity
Industry fears official limits could create distortions and worsen food crisis