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Thailand plans salt tax to ease rising health concerns, but experts urge broader action
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (1575+ words) Thailand's plan to introduce a tiered salt tax in a bid to curb soaring rates of high blood pressure and kidney disease has sparked debate over whether price measures can succeed where education campaigns have struggled. BANGKOK: Every day at…...
Indonesia’s green gold: Coastal farmers reap benefits of booming seaweed industry
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (1333+ words) Seaweed has become one of Indonesia's most valuable commodities, but despite strong production, it lags in processing capacity, limiting its ability to capture higher-value returns." Farmers attach seaweed seedlings onto ropes, which will later be suspended from floats anchored offshore,…...
He’s cooked for Bollywood stars and Paris Hilton – and now brings royal Indian cuisine to Singapore
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (781+ words) Indian TV personality'Surjan "Jolly" Singh, the chef behind Shikar at The Maxwell Reserve, has cooked for global megastars including Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan, but for him, "everyone's a celebrity". In Singapore, he's celebrating regal flavours " and hunting…...
Protected sharks, rays allegedly sold as seafood without permits in Singapore’s markets
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (1675+ words) Shark meat remains widely available at seafood restaurants, hawker stalls and supermarkets " and some hawkers say they cannot always tell what species they are buying. SINGAPORE: When it comes to illegal wildlife trade, many think of elephant ivory, rhino horns…...
CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Eat more of this, less of that: Smarter Swaps for your CNY goodies
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (308+ words) After stuffing your 8th pineapple tart in one sitting, you may feel the guilt of festive feasting. But, enjoying your favourite treats doesn't have to be this way with mindful indulging. Cheryl Goh speaks with Devina Pronolo, Personal Trainer at UFIT…...
Chinese New Year: Sellers of barbecued pork slices keep prices steady by absorbing costs
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (81+ words) Chinese New Year: Sellers of barbecued pork slices keep prices steady by absorbing costs'CNA Sellers of barbecued pork slices say they are keeping the prices of the Chinese New Year treats almost the same as last year, despite rising pork…...
Viral video of fruit stall owner and tourists in Singapore's Chinatown sparks debate
2+ week, 2+ day ago (26+ words) Viral video of fruit stall owner and tourists in Singapore's Chinatown sparks debate'CNA Viral video of fruit stall owner and tourists in Singapore's Chinatown sparks debate...
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut opens first global innovation centre outside Europe in Singapore
2+ week, 3+ day ago (625+ words) SINGAPORE: Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has opened its first'global innovation centre outside of Europe in Singapore, tapping artificial intelligence to drive growth in Asia. The Zurich-headquartered company said its new facility at the Singapore Science Park will also boost research…...
Salt Of The Earth - This Is How Salt 'Engineered' And Shaped By The Moon
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (170+ words) Salt Of The Earth - This Is How Salt 'Engineered' And Shaped By The Moon'CNA Salt Of The Earth - This Is How Salt 'Engineered' And Shaped By The Moon A special salt that is engineered and shaped by tides and the…...
Restaurants drop plant-based meats from their menus, citing high costs, low demand
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1699+ words) Experts said the popularity of plant-based meats faded once the novelty factor wore off because improvements in taste and texture did not keep pace with expectations and could not justify higher prices. Ms Sim Hui Xin remembers her introduction to…...