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China's 'durian diplomacy' expands with Cambodia's first direct air shipments of fruit
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/08/2025
» The first Cambodian durians arrived in China's central province of Henan by air over the weekend, marking the official launch of a direct air corridor for fresh fruit between the two nations.
Food trade to rise 5% to B700bn next year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/11/2024
» The private sector is set to propel Thailand towards becoming a global food hub by 2026, with the value of the nation's food trade expected to surpass 700 billion baht next year.
Yala fish poised for GI registration
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/02/2024
» Two indigenous freshwater fish in Yala are expected to receive geographical indication (GI) registration within this year, according to the Department of Intellectual Property.
Stinky sauce undergoes a country makeover
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 27/06/2022
» Pla ra, a traditional Thai seasoning produced by fermenting fish with rice bran or roasted rice flour and salt in a closed container for at least six months, has been an indispensable ingredient and flavour enhancer for Thais, particularly in the Northeast.
The end of Chinese exceptionalism?
Asia focus, Arvind Subramanian & Josh Felman, Published on 01/10/2018
» From Argentina to Turkey and from South Africa to Indonesia, emerging markets are once again being roiled by financial turbulence. But let us not lose sight of the biggest and potentially most problematic of them all: China.
Sporting chance for change
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 27/08/2018
» As the Asian Games wind down this week, residents of Jakarta and Palembang -- the two co-hosting cities -- are wondering what will become of their cities after all the hype and massive revamping and construction of infrastructure leading up to the event is over.
Expedia puts Thai travellers at top of Asia's frequent flyer list
Business, Published on 04/05/2018
» Thais are the most frequent travellers in Asia with an average of 10.1 flights per year, followed by Japanese and Indian travellers, according to global travel company Expedia's new survey.
Lixil focuses on luxury market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/01/2018
» Sanitaryware and construction materials producer Lixil Thailand Plc plans to launch innovative products, additional services and e-commerce to tap the high-end residential market for sales growth of 5% in 2018.