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.
On August 18, the tropical depression Seventeen had limited overall impact, with Lao PDR remaining unaffected, while Vietnam experienced localized but significant agricultural losses, particularly in Nghe An province. Although the storm weakened quickly after landfall, it highlighted the continuing risks of heavy rain, flooding, and landslides in vulnerable regions, underscoring the need for timely government response and preparedness measures.
On 20 August 2025, the AFSIS Secretariat participated in the Special Senior Officials Meeting of the 24th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry Plus Three (SSOM-24th AMAF+3), hosted by Myanmar via video conference. The AFSIS Secretariat was represented by Dr. Sumanya Ngandee, AFSIS Manager.
On July 24, 2025, Tropical Cyclone Co-May, locally known as “Emong", struck northern Philippines after rapidly intensifying from a low-pressure area. Following closely after Tropical Cyclone Wipha, Tropical Cyclone Co-May caused widespread flooding and strong winds. The government responded with relief efforts, including food distribution, financial assistance, and agricultural recovery programs to support affected farmers and communities.
From July 17–21, 2025, Tropical Cyclones Crising and Wipha, along with the intensified southwest monsoon, caused widespread damage across Lao PDR, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Governments in all four countries launched coordinated disaster response efforts, providing emergency aid, shelter, and support for recovery, though long-term impacts on livelihoods and food security remain a concern.
On June 11-13, 2025, Tropical Cyclone Wutip, along with INVEST 94W and the intensified southwest monsoon, significantly impacted several Southeast Asian countries, particularly Vietnam and Lao PDR, causing widespread agricultural damage, flooding, and disruptions to local communities.
On 30 June 2025, the ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF-Japan), successfully organized the Online Workshop on the Maize Growing Outlook (MGO) Preparation Guideline under the Project for Strengthening ASEAN Food Security Information System Function for Emergency (SAFER) via Zoom Meeting.
On 23-24 June 2025, the ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF-Japan), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (RESTEC), and the Settlement and Land Records (SLRD), Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MOALI) of Myanmar, successfully held a workshop titled "Promote Rice Planted Area and Production Estimation Using Space-Based Technologies in Myanmar" at Nay Pyi Taw,
