AFSIS Participated in APRSAF-31 to Strengthen Space Technology Cooperation for Regional Food Security On 18–19 November 2025, in Cebu City, the Republic of the Philippines, the ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) Secretariat, represented by Mr. Charapon Chantorn, Deputy AFSIS Manager, participated in the 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-31). The Forum, a key platform for promoting regional cooperation in space technology across the Asia-Pacific region, was co-organized by the Philippines Space Agency (PhilSA), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

In October 2025, tropical cyclones Matmo and Fengshen caused widespread devastation across the Philippines, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Cambodia, and parts of Thailand. In response, the Vietnamese government allocated finances in aid, while the Philippines evacuated thousands of residents and received EU humanitarian assistance, with both countries reinforcing disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.

On 22–23 October 2025, the ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan, successfully convened The AFSIS Special Workshop in Tokyo, Japan.

Typhoon Bualoi struck Southeast Asia between September 25 and 30, 2025. The storm brings destructive winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides across the Philippines, Vietnam, Lao PDR, and Thailand. Governments across the region launched large-scale evacuations, rescue operations, and relief efforts.