Seafood

China and Malaysia joint shrimp venture to create 1,000 jobs

China and Malaysia joint shrimp venture to create 1,000 jobs

By Lester Wan

An aquaculture project between a Chinese chemical firm and a Malaysian property cooperative is set to make Langkawi — an archipelago off the Malaysian state of Kedah — a major producer of South American white shrimp.

Thaad missiles put a rocket up Korea-China trade

Thaad missiles put a rocket up Korea-China trade

By RJ Whitehead

Rising exports of South Korean instant noodles, dried seaweed and beer to China have bucked dipping food and beverage trends following Seoul’s decision to deploy a US-backed missile defence system.

Asia-Pacific expected to bank 70% of global seafood sales

Asia-Pacific expected to bank 70% of global seafood sales

By RJ Whitehead

China now accounts for some 35% of global seafood production, while the wider Asia-Pacific region will account for more than two-thirds of the world’s demand by 2030, according to a new report on the segment.