Thailand to Accelerate Digital Uptake of Its Agrifood Industry

Thailand to Accelerate Digital Uptake of Its Agrifood Industry

The Thai government has pledged to hasten the digital transformation plans of the country’s food and agriculture industry this year. The focus areas will include big data, smart agriculture, and e-commerce. Over the past several years, the country has worked...
Thai Exports Surge Finding New Markets

Thai Exports Surge Finding New Markets

Thailand’s exports grew by over 16% in the month of February 2022, driven by higher international demand on the back of global economic recovery. This higher-than-expected increase in exports has resulted in a trade surplus of USD 123 million, according to the...
Vietnam and France Eye Cooperation in Agriculture

Vietnam and France Eye Cooperation in Agriculture

During the Paris Salon International de l’Agriculture (SIA) held in March 2022, the Vietnamese Ambassador to France emphasized the potential for long-term development and mutual benefits between Vietnam and France. Specifically, the Southeast Asian nation aims...
The Philippines Collaborates with Israel on Dairy Sector

The Philippines Collaborates with Israel on Dairy Sector

The Embassy of Israel in the Philippines and the Israel Economic Commercial Mission to the Philippines commenced a partnership with the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Dairy Authority (NDA) in order to develop the dairy sector of the...
Malaysia to Construct its First Smart Cocoa Plantation Plan

Malaysia to Construct its First Smart Cocoa Plantation Plan

Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB), the federal statutory agency responsible for the cocoa industry, is collaborating with several partners to build the first smart cocoa plantation plan in the country. MCB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Agrocloud Sdn...