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.
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.
