New consumer brands grab market share in China, South Korea: Bain & Co
Customers shop at a supermarket in Qingzhou city, East China’s Shandong province on Jan 12, 2024. Future Publishing | Future…
As Singapore’s aging population grows, businesses court older spenders
Citizens aged 65 and above make up almost a fifth of Singapore’s population in 2023. Nicky Loh | Bloomberg |…
Tsingtao responds to viral video of beer worker urinating into a tank
Bottles of Tsingtao beer are placed on shelves at a supermarket in Shanghai. Aly Song | Reuters Chinese beer maker…
5 new shops for tea, coffee and meditation
Kyoto’s flat geography makes long strolls easy. And by using bustling Shijo Street — also known as Shijo-dori — as…
Durian demand has soared 400%, fueled by China’s ‘craze’ for the fruit
Different varieties of durian fruits on display at a durian stall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia,. Bloomberg | Bloomberg |…
Thailand wants its farmers to plant less rice to save water
A farmer planting rice sprouts on her rice field in Nakhon Sawan province, north of Bangkok. Sopa Images | Lightrocket…
India’s rice export ban to impact millions in Asia, Africa, Middle East
Women planting rice seedlings in a paddy field in Nagaon district of India’s northeastern state of Assam. India, the world’s…
The best airports in the world for food
It’s no secret airport food can be hit or miss. But not all terminals are created equal. Radical Storage, a…
India’s tomato prices surge over 300%, prompting thieves and turmoil
A vendor arranging tomatoes at a wholesale vegetable market in Kolkata. Tomato prices surged 366.86% from 26.76 rupees per kg…
Meituan KeeTa in Hong Kong’s food delivery race; analysts are skeptical
HONG KONG, CHINA – MAY 22: A poster promoting ‘KeeTa’ is seen on May 22, 2023 in Hong Kong, China.…