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Another price increase looms again for Malaysia Gardenia bread and bakery products

Malaysian bread lovers might need to curb their appetite for baked products because of the looming prices. Starting September 1, Gardenia, a major bread...
Vietnam has a successful lychee production this year earning the country $290 million in export sales.

Lychee Production in Vietnam Ends Well, Grosses $290 Million

Vietnam's lychee production ended well, including support services to make $290 million. More Countries Get a Taste from Vietnam's Lychee Production Bac Giang, a province in...
Solar Philippines will build the world's largest solar farm in the country with a 3.5 gigawatt capacity, aiming to supersede India's Bhadla solar farm.

World’s Largest Solar Farm to Develop in the Philippines

With the lingering global inflation, gas shortage and price hike, many countries are tapping into different renewable energy sources. The Philippines, for one, plans...
The Philippines will proceed with sugar importation in October if there will be insufficient production.

Sugar Importation Imminent by October If Production Falls Short – BBM

It's likely that the Philippines will look into sugar importation should sugar production in the country becomes inadequate. However, the volume is much less...
The Philippines received a grant from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for its offshore wind projects feasibility study.

Philippine Offshore Wind Projects Get Support from Foreign Companies, USTDA

The Philippines' struggling economy is having a hard time recovering from the pandemic and inflation, not to mention the tremendous gas price hike around...
Malaysian farmers will benefit from the government-backed Agro-Food Takaful Insurance Scheme to compensate them for damages and losses due to natural disasters.

Agro-Food Takaful Insurance Scheme Gives New Hope to Malaysian Farmers

Farmers produce food for people to eat and without them, the world will go hungry. In Malaysia, farmers can take advantage of the Agro-Food...
Vietnam's tuna export to the US and the EU dramatically increases, finding it a sustainable replacement for chicken meat.

Vietnam’s Tuna Export Could Increase Despite Worldwide Inflation

Despite the worldwide inflation, Vietnam's tuna export is likely to increase in prices and volume. Vietnam's yellowfin tuna fishery is the major wild-capture export commodity....
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivered his first SONA, but with little details according to analysts.

Marcos Jr Schemes Out Huge Plans for the Philippines, But with Meager Details –...

On Monday, newly-elected Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr addressed his first state of the nation. However, he provided only minute details regarding his huge...
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha expresses his interest of serving another to accomplish his long-term projects.

Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha Expresses Full-Term Service

In March next year, Thailand will have to elect a new prime minister to help the country revive its fading economy. Thailand's Prayuth Chan-ocha...
Cambodia's betting business is trying to make a comeback and expects to welcome 1 million international tourists to help revive its economy.

Will Cambodia’s Betting Business Be Able to Get Back on Track After the Pandemic?

Most businesses worldwide suffer huge losses during the pandemic and Cambodia is no exception. Seeing the pandemic as less risky, the ASEAN country's betting...

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Philippine Air Force pilots are in Brunei to master the flying of the Blackhawk helicopter.

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