45 articles
Southeast Asia
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Major Vietnamese sugar producer AgriS opens a commercialization research base in Singapore
AgriS, one of Vietnam's largest sugar producers, opened a global innovation base in Singapore on September 16. We consider its aim of linking research with international markets, and the changes Japanese food buyers should read. -
The day Vietnamese chicken, backed by German equipment, closes in on sourcing to Japan
Tay Ninh province held an investment conference in Stuttgart. Hung Nhon and Germany's Big Dutchman signed an MOU on a livestock project worth about 100 million euros. We read the shape of Vietnamese meat—backed by European equipment and standards—heading for Japan. -
Black tiger broodstock sales halted: Moana's contrarian move changes sourcing
Moana, known for domesticated black tiger shrimp (tom su gia hoa) in Vietnam, will stop selling broodstock from 2026 and switch to a system that supplies only nauplius larvae directly to certified members. It is a contrarian move to protect the genetic purity of the lineage, cutting off imitations and crossbreeds at the entrance to distribution... -
Vietnamese seafood's shift to China is clear: how will Japan's sourcing of shrimp and white fish move?
In VASEP figures, Vietnam's seafood exports rose 11% in January–May to US$4.67 billion. Shrimp and pangasius led, and exports to China stood out with a 40.5% increase, while the US and EU declined. We independently examine the impact of this shift to China on Japan's sourcing of shrimp and white fish. -
The Philippines cuts rice imports 60%—how will Vietnamese rice exports respond to the sharp shrinking of their largest market?
The Philippines has limited monthly rice imports from 400,000 tonnes to 150,000 tonnes. With the sharp shrinking of a largest market that accounts for over 50% of Vietnamese rice exports, challenges of price decline and market diversification have surfaced. -
Taiwan's Agricultural Technology Exports: The Reality of Orchids, Fruit Trees, and Transfer to Southeast Asia
An explanation of the full picture of Taiwan's world-class agricultural-technology exports. We clearly introduce its strength—an 80% world share in Phalaenopsis orchid breeding—its fruit-growing know-how, the current state of technology transfer to Southeast Asia including Vietnam, and the business opportunities for Japan. -
Thailand's Rice Export Strategy: Jasmine Rice and the Reality of Price Competition
A thorough explanation of Thailand's rice-export strategy. We clearly summarize the latest trends that agricultural professionals and food importers should know, from the brand power of jasmine rice to the government's rice-pledging scheme and price competition with Vietnam and India. -
Southeast Asia fruit-export ranking 2024: the power map of durian, mango, banana, and pineapple
A thorough explanation of Southeast Asia's fruit-export market. We clearly summarize, for agricultural professionals and food importers, the export-volume ranking of durian, mango, banana, and pineapple, the trends of major exporting countries, and the impact on the Chinese and Japanese markets. -
A Comparison of the World's Shrimp-Farming Countries [5 Countries]
A thorough comparison of the shrimp-farming output, farming methods, and export structures of Vietnam, Ecuador, India, Thailand, and Indonesia. We explain the latest data that food importers and agricultural professionals will want to know. -
A Comparison of Agricultural Investment in Southeast Asia: A Thorough Look at 5 Countries
For those considering where to invest in agriculture in Southeast Asia. We thoroughly compare the five countries of Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Myanmar by agricultural GDP, labor costs, infrastructure, foreign-investment regulations, and relationship with Japan. We explain the latest data that agricultural professionals and food importers want to know.
