Rei Kojima– Author –
While running a food brand in Kyoto, I have worked on products that bring out the appeal of ingredients, such as dried vegetables and vegetable powders. I am now in my second year living in Vietnam, where I am also involved in coffee production on the ground, learning the whole process from cultivation to processing and flavor development. Out of a wish to deliver foods people can enjoy with peace of mind in everyday life, I value products whose production background and the faces of their makers are visible. Drawing on the appeal of both Japanese and Vietnamese food cultures, I aim to bring a little richness to daily life.
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Agritech
The Front Line of China's Smart Agriculture 2026
China's smart agriculture is advancing rapidly through drone spraying, AI diagnosis, unmanned farms, and the Alibaba platform. We explain in detail the latest trends in Asian agriculture and the impact on Vietnamese agriculture. -
Export
A Roundup of the Latest Trends in Vietnamese Agriculture in 2026
2026年のベトナム農業を徹底解説。政府の農業政策変更、コメ・コーヒー・果物の市場価格推移、日本向け輸出実績データまで、農業関係者・食品輸入業者が押さえるべき最新情報をまとめました。 -
Export
India's Spice Exports: The Agricultural Structure of Kerala
India is the largest exporter, accounting for about 70% of the world's spice production. We explain the agricultural structure and export trends of black pepper and cardamom from Kerala and turmeric from the Deccan Plateau. We have compiled the information food importers and agricultural professionals will want to know. -
Philippine Agriculture
The Philippine Coconut Industry: Copra and VCO Exports and the State of Farmer Support
A thorough explanation of the Philippines' coconut industry. We have compiled the latest information that food importers and agricultural professionals should know, from its world No. 2 copra output and the expansion of virgin coconut oil (VCO) exports to measures addressing typhoon risk and farmer-support programs. -
Indonesian agriculture
Indonesia's Coffee Growing Regions and Their Characteristics
Indonesia is the world's fourth-largest coffee producer. We explain in detail, from an agricultural and import-business perspective, the character of each growing region—Sumatra Mandheling, Java, Sulawesi Toraja—and the realities of the rare kopi luwak. -
Indonesian agriculture
Malaysia's Palm Oil Industry: MSPO Certification and the State of Sustainability
A thorough explanation of Malaysia's palm-oil industry. We have compiled the latest information that agricultural and food importers should know, from a production comparison with Indonesia to the MSPO certification mechanism and measures addressing deforestation and labor issues. -
Agriculture
Laos's Agriculture Is Changing: The Potential of Contract Farming and Organic Agriculture
Laos's agriculture is rapidly shifting from slash-and-burn to modernization. We explain in detail the current state and future potential of Lao agriculture, from the expansion of contract farming of bananas and watermelons for China to the potential of organic agriculture. -
Export
Cambodian Agriculture Today: The Shift to a Rice-Exporting Power and the Wave of Organic Farming
Cambodian agriculture is changing rapidly. We give a clear explanation, for agricultural professionals and food importers, of its turn into a rice-exporting country, the branding of organic jasmine rice, the expansion of cashew-nut cultivation, and the front line of agricultural modernization. -
Agriculture
Central Vietnam Agriculture and Climate-Risk Measures
台風・洪水が毎年のように直撃するベトナム中部では、農業リスクが最も深刻です。農家が代々培ってきたレジリエンスの知恵と、気候適応品種・ドローン活用・排水整備など最新の災害対策農法を詳しく解説します。農業関係者・食品輸入業者・ベトナムビジネスに関心のある方に向けた内容です。 -
Agriculture
The grape and wine industry of Ninh Thuan province
Ninh Thuan province draws attention from agricultural professionals as Vietnam's only wine-growing region. More than 2,800 hours of sunshine a year and a distinctive dry climate support grape cultivation, and several wineries are in operation. We explain in detail the main varieties, the industry's challenges, and its links with the Japanese market.