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).
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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.
From September 22–27, 2025, super typhoon Ragasa struck Southeast Asia. The storm brings intensified winds, torrential rainfall, and severe flooding across the Philippines, Vietnam, Lao PDR, and Thailand. Governments implemented emergency evacuations, relief distribution, and crop protection measures, though several areas continued to face prolonged recovery challenges.
From 21–30 September 2025, the AFSIS Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), the Korea Rural Community Corporation (KRC), the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion and Information Service in Food, Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (EPIS), and EGIS Co., Ltd., successfully hosted the Invitational Workshop on the Project for Establishing a Real-Time ASEAN Food Security Information System and Development of Human Resources. The event took place in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, bringing together representatives from 5 target countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Tropical Cyclones 20W (Jacinto) and 23W (Mirasol) struck Southeast Asia between late August and mid-September 2025, compounding the effects of the southwest monsoon and causing widespread flooding, landslides, and agricultural losses across the Philippines, Lao PDR, Vietnam, and Thailand. Governments responded with disaster preparedness, monitoring, evacuation measures, and coordination efforts to mitigate risks and support recovery.
On 10-11 September 2025, the ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) Secretariat, with support from Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), convened the Regional Workshop on Rice Growing Outlook and Maize Growing Outlook preparation Guideline under the Project for Strengthening ASEAN Food Security Information System Function for Emergency (SAFER project). The workshop was held at Centre Point Plus Hotel Silom, Bangkok, Thailand.
In August, 2025, Tropical Cyclone Kajiki made landfall in the Philippines before intensifying into a typhoon and striking Vietnam, Lao PDR, and Thailand with destructive winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides. Governments across the region responded with large-scale evacuations, disaster preparedness measures, and emergency relief operations to mitigate risks and support recovery.
On 25-26 August 2025, AFSIS Secretariat participated in the 45th Meeting of the ASEAN Food Security Reserve Board (AFSRB) hosted by Malaysia. The meeting was conducted as a hybrid meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The AFSIS Secretariat was represented by Mr. Charapon Chantorn, Deputy AFSIS Manager.
