Rice self-sufficiency insufficient: In search of a better food security policy for Asia
Three processes drive modernisation: a structural transformation of the economy with agriculture playing a lesser…
Where will Yangon fall on the Krispy Kreme Asean Price Index?
Hot on the heels of Krispy Kreme’s 81st birthday celebration in July, the American doughnut…
Rendang-gate: Crispy Skin Criticism Steams Asean Netizens, Fuels Mems (video)
Netizens from Malaysian, Indonesia and Brunei reacted with furore on social media during the week after…
Num Banh Chok: More Than Just Rice Noodles to Khmer (video)
Rice noodles are a staple food in many Asean countries and globally few people would…
Move over popcorn, here comes poprice (video)
With its fertile Mekong Delta in the south and picturesque terraces in the north, Vietnam…
Seven Michelin Star Chefs Head Bangkok’s 18th World Gourmet Festival
Bangkok gourmands are in for a treat next month when seven Michelin star winning chefs…
Cambodia Aims For Share of Halal Market
The Cambodian government is hoping that the introduction of a robust, formal halal certification process…
What do American’s think of Thai alcohol? (video)
When you think of Thai alcohol do you think of booze with snakes in it?…
Total Indonesia Alcohol Ban Not an Impossibility
Indonesia could soon become the second nation in Asean to impose a nationwide alcohol ban…
ThaiBev’s Chang Beer Seeks Cambodia Market Share
As part of its plan to see half of sales occur in overseas markets by…
Show-off Thai Chef Cooks The Kitchen
Chefs the world over are renowned for adding a little extra pizazz to their cooking…
Asean Free-Trade?: Nonsense!
On December 31 the ten members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are…
Thailand Alcohol Law Changes Threaten Culinary Title, Enrich Others
An amendment to Thailand’s Alcohol Control Act threatens to stymie Bangkok’s reputation as an international…
Wine Pro Dinner in Bangkok
Attending wine dinners in Bangkok is nothing new to this journalist. These affairs usually feature…