Food & Beverage
Vietnam's brewers toast rising beer sales in wake of COVID
Sabeco ramps up output to meet growing demand after restrictions lifted
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage
Japan's sashimi vending machines hook new customers
COVID brings dispensers offering steaks, sweets and late-night treats
Food & Beverage
Japan sake subscription service expands to Hong Kong, Singapore
Farm8's $30-a-month box sends 3 pouches, promoted by Docomo
Business deals
Sapporo to buy U.S. craft beer maker Stone Brewing for $168m
Japanese company gains 2 breweries in California and Virginia
Food & Beverage
Diageo bets on India's premium alcohol market amid inflation
Local subsidiary head to expand high-end lineup eyeing post-COVID demand
Food & Beverage
Milk brand Meiji brings Japanese baby formula straight to Cambodia
Company faces competition from Nestle and Abbott in Southeast Asian growth market
DealStreetAsia
Hong Kong cell-cultured seafood startup Avant Meats raises $10.8m
Will use funds to boost R&D, launch products
Inflation
Three-fourths of Japan restaurants plan price hikes: Nikkei survey
Symbol of deflation fading amid global inflation
DealStreetAsia
Indonesian beverage chain Haus raises Series B1 funding
Startup to expand user base of newly launched app with fresh money
Business trends
Sapporo Breweries' new hit -- bluejeans
Japan beer and food makers begin upcycling waste into popular products
Food & Beverage
In Indonesia, all eyes on Indomie noodles as inflation benchmark
Wheat supply disruption threatens affordability of a national dish
Life
Five of the best bean-to-bar chocolate makers in Tokyo
Here's where to find chocolate at its purest in the Japanese capital
Inflation
As Indians' income shrinks, so do the products they buy
With 'magic price points' locked in, producers resort to reducing 'grammage'
Business trends
Thailand companies make marijuana investments after legal shift
Decriminalization prompts conglomerates and small businesses to grow thousands of plants
Food & Beverage
China's fiery Moutai sweetens up with baijiu-infused ice cream
High-end traditional liquor brand looks to win over younger fans
Food & Beverage
In South Korea, humble rice wine undergoes a renaissance
New craft breweries give makgeolli a hip makeover
Food & Beverage
Chinese seasoning Weipa goes vegan to stir up new fans
Japan favorite aims for fresh growth from Southeast Asia to Australia and Europe
Economy
Japan braces for further consumer price hikes starting June 1
From mayonnaise to gas, 8,000 items to cost more in 2022 amid stagnant wages
Agriculture
Bangladesh farmers trade lowly spuds for high tea
Growers brew bumper profits with tea leaves as government eyes export markets
Food & Beverage
Japan vending machine operator thirsts for overseas profits
China in line for AI-powered vendors, Australia for open-door machines