China’s agricultural sector is achieving self-reliance, drastically cutting imports of grains and meats while boosting exports. Thailand faces pressure on rice and sugar exports but can capitalize on rising demand for premium fruits and seafood. To succeed, Thai exporters must enhance quality, diversify markets, and adapt to changing consumer preferences in China.
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Thailand sees rise in COVID and flu infections
Thailand’s public health faces challenges as COVID-19 and influenza cases rise simultaneously. With nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths, vulnerable demographics are notably older adults. Influenza infections have exceeded 330,000, leading to 48 deaths, primarily in schoolchildren and seniors. Health officials advocate for preventive measures to protect high-risk groups.
Thailand’s Bold Bet on Producing Food from Thin Sky
Air to Food technology is a transformative innovation leveraging biotech to convert carbon emissions into protein, addressing global food security and sustainability. Thailand aims to lead in this sector, tapping into lucrative markets like aquafeed and nutraceuticals. Challenges exist, but existing strengths in food production provide a solid foundation for development.
Malaysia Elevates Agriculture with Space Technology Partnership
The Department of Agriculture and the Malaysian Space Agency have strengthened their partnership to utilize space and geospatial technology in agriculture. This initiative aims to enhance planning and management, improve monitoring through efficient data collection, and promote data-driven decisions. The collaboration seeks to modernize Malaysia’s agricultural sector and ensure sustainability.
Vietnam Signals Global Ambition Through First AI‑Focused Make in Vietnam Award
The Make in Vietnam Digital Technology Product Award 2026 will now include a category for artificial intelligence, as announced by the Ministry of Science and Technology. This initiative aims to boost domestic AI development and enhance productivity. The award invites businesses to register by October 15, with the ceremony planned for later this year.
Agrobank Invests RM100 Million to Empower Malaysia’s Next Generation of Agropreneurs
Agrobank has partnered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to launch the NextGen Agropreneur Programme, investing RM100 million from 2026 to 2030 to support young agropreneurs in crops, livestock, fisheries, and food-based industries. It includes start-up and scale-up grants, enhancing productivity and technology adoption in agriculture.
Airbus Expands Footprint in Thailand as Global Supply Chains Shift
Thailand’s Board of Investment aims to transform the country into a regional aviation hub through collaboration with Airbus. This initiative seeks to enhance Thailand’s capabilities in advanced engineering, digital aviation, and supply chain development. Airbus plans to increase its workforce and establish Thailand as its global software testing base, responding to rising global aviation demand.
Vietnam’s AI Strategy Positions the Nation as Asia’s Next Innovation Hub
Vietnam has set an ambitious course to become a formidable player in the global artificial intelligence landscape. The government’s recently approved National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence to 2030, with a vision extending to 2045, outlines a sweeping transformation. The plan shifts the country’s approach from simply embedding AI into products and services to positioning AI…
How Indonesia Plans to Transform Cheese Consumption
MBR and PT Garudafood have teamed up with French cheese company Bel S.A. to build a modern cheese factory in Sumedang, West Java, aiming for operation by 2028. This investment reflects confidence in Indonesia’s market potential and addresses low regional cheese consumption, promoting sustainability and regional growth while enhancing MBR’s global stature.
China’s Expanding Appetite Signals Opportunity for Thailand’s Farmers
Thailand’s rice trade negotiations with China are advancing significantly, with discussions led by Director-General Arada Fuengthong of the Department of Foreign Trade. China plans to buy an additional 60,000 tons, enhancing Thailand’s export capacity. This aligns with the new harvest season and aims to stabilize domestic prices while targeting seven million tons of exports by 2026.
