Rural areas face unique challenges such as limited access to markets, education, and decent jobs, resulting in a continuous influx of populations into cities and aging rural communities. The Future of Asian & Pacific Cities Report 2023 issued by UN ECSAP and Habitat listed issues of rapid urbanization such as social inequality, food security, environmental […]
According to WHO (2023), approximately 16% of the global population aged 18 and older lives with some form of disability. Disabilities impact a range of socioeconomic outcomes, including labor market participation and education, often relegating PWDs to lower-skilled, lower-paid jobs or excluding them from the mainstream job market, particularly in rural areas. In agriculture, PWDs […]
The global halal market is expanding rapidly, expected to exceed USD3 trillion by 2026, driven by growing consumer demand for halal-certified products across various sectors, including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Halal certification has evolved beyond religious requirements to become a global standard for quality, hygiene, and ethical practices, with rising demand in both Muslim and […]
This P-Talk showcases Lyly Food Industry's strategic journey in agribusiness, focusing on key milestones like building partnerships with local farmers for organic sourcing, creating employment to uplift communities, and pioneering product innovations in rice crackers and snacks. The discussion highlights Lyly's commitment to quality through initiatives such as implementing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO […]
With the support of a special cash grant from the Government of Japan, the APO initiated a demonstration farm project in October 2022 on Improvement of Productivity in Greenhouse Vegetable Production. This project aims to demonstrate microclimate control systems used by Japanese greenhouses and help farmers in Vietnam utilize the systems. This will promote labor […]
