Author: Hithaishi CB

Launched a sector-wide restructuring program, aligning agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports with market demands, traceability requirements, green economy principles, and international standards. Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery sector has shown steady growth in recent years, particularly in food production. In 2024, the sector reached a record export value of $62.5 billion. This highlights why the Vietnamese government is highly concerned about the future of this industry. In response to this concern, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Phung Duc Tien stressed that Vietnam has launched a sector-wide restructuring program, aligning agricultural, forestry, and fishery exports with market demands, traceability requirements, green economy principles,…

A close operational alliance prevails between the fertilizer industry and the energy sector PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) emphasizes that close cooperation between the energy sector and the fertilizer industry is an important foundation for realizing national food security, which is part of the government’s Asta Cita vision. The energy sector has an important role in Indonesia’s success towards food self-sufficiency,” said President Director of Pupuk Indonesia, Rahmad Pribadi at the Indonesia Petroleum Association Convention and Exhibition (IPA Convex) 2025, in Tangerang. As a form of commitment to strengthen the synergy, Pupuk Indonesia signed two initial agreement documents to explore the…

Affordable, efficient, and easy to operate, particularly for new-generation farmers and emerging agri-markets Farmers Lab Ltd., a Korean agritech innovator, unveils BK Conveyor Culture (BKCC), a next-generation vertical farming system designed to solve key limitations of traditional fixed-rack setups. BKCC employs a horizontal conveyor structure that rotates trays around a central axis, delivering labor-saving efficiency and simplified daily operations. The system has been fully installed and approved for completion at an R&D center in Singapore. While commercial operation has not yet begun, internal projections estimate a 20% net profit margin from microgreen and baby leaves cultivation under BKCC’s optimized workflow. Its modular,…

Singapore’s seventh Implementation Agreement on carbon credits collaboration following agreements with Papua New Guinea, Ghana, Bhutan, Peru, Chile, and Rwanda Singapore and Paraguay signed an Implementation Agreement on carbon credits collaboration on 23rd May. The Agreement establishes a framework for the generation and transfer of carbon credits from carbon mitigation projects aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Project developers can leverage this framework to develop high-quality carbon credit projects that align with the Article 6 rulebook. Information on the process for authorisation of these carbon credit projects and eligible carbon credit methodologies under the Implementation Agreement will be…

Thailand as the Digital Hub of ASEAN: Elevating the digital infrastructure to the Giga Data Center era True Internet Data Center (True IDC), a leading data center and cloud service provider under Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), officially launched Thailand’s first AI Hyperscale Data Center, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the nation’s digital infrastructure to support the new economy and positioning Thailand as the digital hub of ASEAN. This AI Hyperscale Data Center plays a critical role in supporting the digital transformation of industries, especially Thailand’s New S-Curve industries, such as electric vehicles (EV), smart agriculture, fintech and digital finance, digital content,…

SVG to invest over AED 120 million into developing a 100,000m2 Agritech powerhouse in Al Ain Silal, a leading agri-food and technology company in Abu Dhabi and Shouguang Vegetable Industry Group (SVG), a prominent Chinese company specializing in vegetable seed breeding and counter-seasonal production ink strategic partnerships to breed vegetable seeds and produce them counter-seasonally. The signing ceremony was witnessed by His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment. The partnership enables SVG to invest over AED 120 million…

The focus is on agricultural machinery inspection and certification, as well as building the capacity of local experts, technicians, and farmers. Tran Thanh Nam, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam, met with the German Agricultural Society (DLG) to discuss agricultural mechanization, food safety, and sustainable development. DLG Markets’ Managing Director, Jens Kremer, welcomed the Vietnamese delegation. Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Thanh Nam expressed his appreciation for the growing collaboration between DLG and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Specifically, he highlighted DLG’s initiative to organize AGRITECHNICA ASIA every two years in Vietnam, an important…

Hoyer is deepening its presence in China through a formal cooperation with Stienen and its joint venture operations in China. Hoyer, a global leader in electric motors and automation solutions, officially launches its new product, EC Motor at the China Animal Husbandry Expo in Qingdao. Designed for agricultural ventilation systems, the motors deliver up to 20% energy savings, operate quietly, and feature a compact design for easy integration – helping China and Asian livestock industrial scale farms cut energy costs and improve operational efficiency. The product launch, serving China and other Asian agro-industry markets, is accompanied by the announcement of…

Organised by the Global Pulse Confederation, “Pulses 25” reaffirmed the global agenda for a resilient, sustainable food future unlocking unprecedented opportunities for companies across the pulse value chain The Global Pulse Confederation (GPC) hosted Pulses 25, the premier global gathering for the pulses industry, in Singapore on 21 and 22 May 2025. Bringing together over 700 key industry players from across the globe, Pulses 25 offered an unparalleled platform for stakeholders to exchange insights, discover emerging market opportunities and trends, and unlock strategic business potential in the fast-evolving global pulse trade. As the peak body representing the global pulses industry,…

The FPA will be celebrating its 48th Anniversary on 30 May 2025, with the theme: “Smarter Regulations, Nurturing Innovation. Philippines Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) outlined how it uses its mandate – which includes licensing, quality assurance, import control, stewardship, and public information – as a platform to encourage innovation rather than simply fulfilling regulatory responsibilities. The agency cited the integration of precision farming practices such as drone-assisted spraying of fertilizers and pesticides as a key example. Executive Director Glenn DC. Estrada explained the theme captures the agency’s ongoing efforts to modernize its regulatory framework, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and…