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SME

Tong Seng Produce ramps up capabilities to meet Singapore’s growing rice stockpiling needs

A sign that reads "land for sale or for lease" on a drought-affected rice field in Vietnam on Mar 30, 2016. One of the strongest El Ninos on record is widely expected to develop in the second half of 2026.
Global Enterprise

Hot weather hurts Asian crops as powerful El Nino raises concerns about food supplies

Set up by Nichol Ng and her brother, FoodXervices traces its roots to 1934 with the business their grandfather started.
Companies & Markets

‘Whole deck of cards just toppled’: FoodXervices’ Nichol Ng on how a 92-year-old family business unravelled – and what’s next

Certain items from specific countries could face temporary shortages or become less available, even as Singapore’s food supply remains stable, the Singapore Food Agency said.
Singapore

From Thai jasmine rice to salmon: Singapore could see tighter supply of some foods amid Iran war

Density, resilience and self-sufficiency can be planned for in tandem. The writers make a case for reinstating the production of food, energy and water closer to where people live. Above is a 2013 proposal for Tengah Green by design agency WOHA.
Opinion & Features

When the gates close – designing the resilient city

In an era of persistent uncertainty, the most resilient food systems will be those with the deepest capacity to turn options into outcomes.
Opinion & Features

Beyond supply: Why capability is the next frontier of food resilience

With corn prices rising, it’s not just corn on the cob that will cost more. Corn-fed beef, soft drinks and other food products made with high-fructose corn syrup will also get more expensive.
Opinion & Features

Hormuz closure threatens global food supply: Why grocery price hikes are coming

If the conflict lasts over 40 days and input costs remain high, farmers may reduce inputs, plant less, or switch crops, leading to lower future yields and affecting food supply and prices for the rest of this year and next.
International

World food prices rose in March as Iran war lifted energy costs

Dang Huynh Uc My (pictured) stepped up as AgriS chairwoman in July 2024 after about two decades in senior roles, including overseas training in finance and management in New Zealand.
Asean Business
BEHIND THE NAME

Next gen steers Vietnam’s US$1 billion sugar empire to go global – starting with three-person Singapore office

Hundreds of consignments have been stranded at ports and border checkpoints since the roll-out of new inspection rules.
Asean Business

Damage done: Vietnam’s food-safety push creates bitter aftertaste for businesses despite U-turn 

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