by Antti Rahikainen | Oct 13, 2025 | Editors Choice, ASEAN, Finland, Food & Drinks, Indonesia, Trade
Interview with Mohammad Zen, distinguished authority on halal certification The clock is ticking for Finnish exports. A critical regulatory deadline looms, threatening to exclude Finnish food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic companies from Indonesia, one of the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Nov 18, 2024 | News, Economy, Food & Drinks, Thailand
The commerce ministry says Thai rice exports were up 20% from January to October 2024 compared to the same period a year earlier. Thailand exported 8.37 million tonnes of rice in the first 10 months of the year and is expected to export over 9 million tonnes over the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 11, 2024 | Korea, Asia, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, Reports
According to a recent Agoda survey, 49% of tourists visited the country primarily for its culinary options. According to the poll, South Korea is the top food destination in Asia, with 64% of visitors citing food as their main reason for traveling, followed by Taiwan...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 16, 2024 | Vietnam, Business, Economy, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, News, Society
Vietnam’s beer production fell by 4% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2024 as breweries struggled with declining profits. Nguyen Van Viet, chairman of the Vietnam Beer – Alcohol – Beverage Association, says the industry is suffering from...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 3, 2024 | Korea, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle, Research
South Korea’s famous kimchi is in danger, with scientists, farmers and manufacturers saying the quality and quantity of the napa cabbage is suffering due to rising temperatures. Napa cabbage thrives in cool climates, and is usually planted in mountainous regions...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Aug 26, 2024 | Thailand, Food & Drinks, News, Singapore
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approved the import of 16 insects in July, including many species of crickets, grasshoppers, locusts, mealworms, and silkworms. The approval is expected to improve Singapore’s food security as insects have high protein, while insect...
