Japanese panel proposes food tax cuts to fulfil campaign pledge
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
A suprapartisan commission has suggested lowering the consumption tax to one per cent as an interim measure to combat rising inflation and support households.
Thai FDA warns over 20 illegal meatball and Vietnamese pork loaf brands
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
The FDA urged consumers and sellers to check the 20 listed meatball and moo yor (Vietnamese pork loaf) products after officials seized 10,416 bags in Pathum Thani.
Takaichi weighs two-year 1 per cent food tax cut from next April
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
Japan’s government is studying a temporary food tax reduction while weighing register upgrade costs, funding hurdles and calls for a refundable credit.
Asia's Food Revolution: Ten Trends Reshaping the Region's F&B Market in 2026
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
From gut health to cultural heritage, a sweeping new report from THAIFEX – Anuga Asia reveals how Asian consumers now demand far more than flavour from their food
Global food exporters turn to Thailand as gateway to Southeast Asia
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026
As global economic uncertainty persists, food producers from Australia, Belgium and Norway are using THAIFEX–Anuga Asia 2026 to build new partnerships, expand market access and reinforce supply-chain resilience through Thailand's strategic position in the region.
Halal Takes Centre Stage at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026
With 40 per cent of exhibitors offering halal-certified products, Thailand is positioning itself as a serious player in a global halal food economy worth trillions.