Asia

U.S. Beef Exports: Past 10-Weeks Have Been Pretty Darn Good

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:56:36 GMT

Net sales of 9,100 MT were primarily for Mexico (1,800 MT), Japan (1,700 MT), Canada (1,700 MT), South Korea (1,400 MT), Vietnam (1,200 MT), and Taiwan (700 MT). Net sales of 2,900 MT for delivery in 2010 were mainly for Hong Kong (1,800 MT), South Korea (600 MT), Taiwan (400 MT), and the Philippines (100 MT). Exports of 10,600 MT were mainly to Mexico (3,100 MT), Canada (1,700 MT), Japan (1,500 MT), Vietnam (1,500 MT), and South Korea (1,300 MT).

Taiwan Outlines Beef-Import Rules

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:29:44 GMT

Taiwan’s Department of Health this week announced quarantine and inspection measures for importers, including requirements for companies to obtain government permits to import U.S. beef.

U.S. Beef Exports By Country (Aug. vs. Sep.)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:52:52 GMT

Top 5 Countries: 1. Mexico; 2. Canada; 3. Japan; 4. Vietnam; 5. Hong Kong.

Strong Sales To Asian Markets Help Boost Total Beef Exports

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:22:49 GMT

Total U.S. beef exports are expected to be 1.825 billion pounds in 2009, a 3-percent decline from last year.

Taiwanese Protest Imports Of US Beef

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:20:43 GMT

Thousands of Taiwanese have taken to the streets to protest a government decision to lift a six-year ban on imports of some kinds of U.S. beef.

March Against US Beef In Taipei

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:05:58 GMT

Putting U.S. beef back on the shelves in Asia caused riots last year in Seoul and now it is bringing a street protest to Taipei on Saturday.

Beef Board: U.S. Beef Making Gains With Asian Consumers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:20:55 GMT

Grocery stores and restaurans in Korea and Japan are busy places as the two Asian nations are showing signs of stronger economies.

Statement From USDA Spokeswomen Regarding Expanded Market Access For U.S. Beef In Taiwan

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:15:03 GMT

The Office of the United States Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture today released a brief statement regarding Taiwan's announcement on the import of American beef.

Chinese Banks To Fund $1.5B Texas Wind Farm

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:44:18 GMT

China took a big leap into the U.S. renewable energy market Thursday, putting up $1.5 billion for a 36,000-acre wind farm in Texas with the power to light up 180,000 homes.

China To Lift Swine Flu-Inspired Ban On US Pork

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:11:48 GMT

Chinese officials have agreed to lift the ban on U.S. pork imports they imposed last spring out of fear of swine flu.

Kansas Governor: Beef Restrictions To Ease

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:02:56 GMT

Gov. Mark Parkinson says he has been assured that Taiwan will soon ease restrictions on imports of U.S. beef.

South Korea Offers First Food Aid To North Korea In 2 Years

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:52:32 GMT

South Korea offered a small amount of food aid to North Korea on Monday — its first direct assistance to the impoverished neighbor in nearly two years of strained relations.

Taiwan Lifts Ban On US Beef In Bone

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:48:46 GMT

Taiwan says it will lift a ban on imports of a range of U.S. "beef in bone" products including Porterhouse steak.