Tuesday, May 08, 2012
VIET NAM - The fuel price increase is always a big worry for fishermen. The aquatic resources are getting scarcer, while the fuel price has been escalating, because of which fishermen have to leave fishing boats ashore.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
CHINA - A red tide measuring 780 square km in size has been detected in waters near east China's city of Rizhao, according to a notice issued Saturday by the State Oceanic Administration (SOA).
Friday, May 04, 2012
CHINA - Beijing said it has remained in contact with the Republic of Korea and is willing to work with Seoul to properly handle the recent clash between a Chinese fishing boat and the ROK's Coast Guard.
Thursday, May 03, 2012
SOUTH KOREA - South Korea will draw up safeguard measures to minimise the fallout of a free trade agreement (FTA) with China on its farming sector, the Seoul government said.
Thursday, May 03, 2012
TAIWAN - Taiwan held a seminar to share its experiences in dealing with the impact of extreme climate on its aquaculture industry and fisheries. Held in Taipei on March 21-23, this seminar brought together 18 of the 21 member countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), according to the Council of Agriculture.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
THAILAND - Bangkok Bank recently teamed up with four other banks to arrange a US$740–million (23 billion baht; THB) facility for the acquisition of CP Pokphand Co (CPC) by CPF Investment, a subsidiary of Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF).
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
PHILIPPINES - Long neglected and skipped over, Siquijor will finally have its day as P35 million worth of agricultural and fishery projects are poured in this island province and in Negros Oriental.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
PHILIPPINES - Some 40 fishermen in the confict-affected village in Midsayap, North Cotabato are set to benefit from tilapia fingerlings distribution and turn-over of nine units of fish ponds from the government.
