On 23 February 2024, the AFSIS Secretariat joined a meeting by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and APTERR Secretariat on the topic of AFSIS-related issues.
The objective of the meeting is to interview and present the status of the work of AFSIS concerning the ASEAN Integrated Food Security (AIFS) Framework and Strategic Plan of Action on Food Security in The ASEAN Region (Spa-Fs) 2021-2025. Especially, the status of the work of AFSIS about Strategic Thrust 1,3 and 7 of the SPA-FS (2021-2025).
On this occasion, Dr. Sumaya Ngandee AFSIS manager presented the operation of AFSIS and introduced a brief overview of AFSIS activities, including the AFSIS mechanisms and its role in strengthening food security in the ASEAN Plus Three. Furthermore, she also updated the current situation of the Project for Strengthening ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) Function for Emergency (SAFER), which has the objective of strengthening AFSIS and emergency.
After an interview, ADB staff appreciated the importance of AFSIS and the value of activities in multidimensional AFSIS that can be further developed and beneficial to ASEAN member countries. In addition, ADB provided useful suggestions and ideas to enhance the sustainability of AFSIS which AFSIS will carry out to seek possible cooperation to improve the AFSIS mechanisms to be a sustainable organization.
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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.
