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photo: A Mexican burrito With the convenience of the Internet, consumers are easily exposed to information available online. There has been a paradigm shift in consumer behavior, where they are more educated and demand transparency in knowing where their food come from through quick research online1. Besides making menus and...

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photo: Restaurant with an aquarium view Impress your date at these fancy restaurants in Southeast Asia. From enjoying a panoramic view in Bangkok for dinner or dining with majestic creatures of the sea in Singapore, here is a list of unique restaurants to consider for that next wow moment....

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photo: Steamed dumplings ordered during a reunion dinner Man’s furry best friends can now rejoice! 2018 is the year of the Dog in the Lunar calendar1. The Chinese zodiac system is an important element in Chinese culture. Its existence can be traced back over 2,000 years to the Qin Dynasty1....

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photo: Margaret Say and U.S. co-operator reps with U.S. Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink (fourth from left) Margaret Say, USAPEEC ASEAN Director, visited Hanoi to attend the opening of the new APHIS office by APHIS Deputy Administrator, Ms. Cheryle Blakely, U.S. Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink, and Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural...

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A popular Cantonese cuisine that comes in bite-sized portions is known as dim sum1. The food is usually served in steamer baskets or on small plates. As dim sum is served in small quantities, customers can order a wide variety of items to try different options. A typical dim sum menu includes a myriad of...

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Ramen is a Japanese dish that consists of noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth. It is flavored with miso or soy sauce. Some regular toppings include sliced pork, sliced dried seaweed and green onions. In Singapore, ramen stalls have expanded over the years by offering different versions of ramen such...

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The Food and Beverage (F&B) sector plays an important role in growing Singapore’s economy. The industry contributed as much as S$14.4 billion (US$10.6 billion) to the city’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 20161. Based on the study by the Food Industry Asia Report, the food distribution sector plays an...

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photo: Roast turkey blended with local spices on display in a restaurant An increasing number of restaurants are spicing up traditional turkey with a variety of local flavors. Singapore diners are spoilt for choice with a plethora of spiced roast turkey on offer at local restaurants and hotels. Restaurants...

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photo: An Indonesian restaurant with rustic furniture and decor Indonesia with a population of 265 million people, has witnessed an almost three fold increase in per capita incomes (from US$1213 in 2005 to US$3475 in 2016) in 11 years.   The improvement in incomes, coupled with the rapid expansion of the...

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