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Flavors of Jiangsu: A Culinary Journey through Nanjing, Suzhou, and Yangzhou
Published on 24/11/2025
» In the eastern heartland of China lies Jiangsu Province — a region that captivates not only with its classical gardens, canals, and ancient towns, but also with a culinary heritage as refined as its culture. Jiangsu is home to thirteen cities, each boasting its own distinctive local delicacies that reveal the soul of the place. From the rich duck dishes of Nanjing to the delicate sweetness of Suzhou and the world-famous Yangzhou cuisine, this province invites travellers to savour its stories — one bite at a time.
Bitcoin above $43,000 after ‘jet-fuelled’ jump
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/12/2023
» Bitcoin hovered above $43,000 on Wednesday after its longest winning run since May, amid questions about whether the breakout reflects growing optimism about looser US Federal Reserve monetary policy.
Upbeat outlook for plant-based food exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/11/2022
» Plant-based diets and meat substitutes are growing in popularity, providing promising export prospects driven by increased awareness of health issues, innovations, and an increasingly global population, according to the latest study by the Commerce Ministry.
Plant-based meat innovations in demand
Business, Published on 01/10/2022
» Every year on Oct 1, World Vegetarian Day is celebrated to raise awareness of the ethical, environmental, health and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian diet. Awareness of this special day may be low among Thais, but their growing interest in healthy eating, combined with new innovations, is making plant-based meats less of a niche choice.
Less rice for same price: inflation bites Asia
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/04/2022
» Profits at Ma Hong's spicy hotpot restaurant have been squeezed by about a fifth since he opened in downtown Beijing last year, crushed by beef tripe prices that have shot up by more than 50% and the surging costs of other key ingredients.
Retailers prepare meatless bargains
Business, Published on 15/10/2020
» Tops, Central Food Hall and Family Mart are preparing for the 2020 Vegetarian Festival, where customers are encouraged to eat vegetarian from Oct 16 to 25, with deals and events promoting meatless food.
CPN holding vegetarian affair at all 33 malls
Business, Published on 06/10/2020
» Central Pattana (CPN) plans on launching "Vegetarian Festival 2020" at its 33 malls nationwide from Oct 15-26 this year.
Pandemic hits trade perk use
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/08/2020
» The use of free trade agreement (FTA) privileges and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) by Thai exporters fell by 15.1% year-on-year in the first five months of 2020, moving in line with the country's lower overall exports during the coronavirus pandemic.
Moving away from meat
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 11/11/2019
» A recent report identified food security as the main driver for the adoption of alternative and plant-based meat products in China, where the population of 1.4 billion consumes 86 million tonnes of meat annually -- more than double the amount eaten in the United States.