ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve
ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve
The ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) is a regional cooperation established under the APTERR Agreement signed by the Ministers of the Agriculture and Forestry of the ASEAN Plus Three at the 11th Meeting of the ASEAN Minister on Agriculture and Forestry Plus Three (AMAF+3) on 7 October 2011 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The APTERR was officially established itself as a permanent mechanism and also marked the official launch of the APTERR Secretariat office in Bangkok in 2013.
We are keen to strengthen food security, poverty alleviation, and malnourishment eradication among its members without distorting normal trade, while the common goal of the APTERR Parties is the assurance of food security in the ASEAN+3 region.
275 MT
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Total :635 MT
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Total :1,602 MT
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Total :2,375 MT
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Natural Disasters
WEEKLY UPDATE ON NATURAL DISASTERS
IN ASEAN PLUS THREE
No. 462 
8 - 14 April 2026
Earthquake and flooding hit Indonesia. On 8 April 2026, a 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck the northern Savu Sea between Pulau Solor and Pulau Lembata in Indonesia. A total of 1,116 people were affected and 332 houses were damaged in Flores Timur Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. Meanwhile, flooding since 10 April 2026 killed one person in Blora Regency, Central Java. A total of 73 people were displaced and 922 houses were affected in Bandung Regency, West Java. In total, 3,503 people were affected, according to the report of 13 April 2026.
Source: ReliefWeb. (2026, Apr 13). Indonesia - Earthquake and floods (ADINet, GDACS, BMKG) (ECHO Daily Flash of 13 April 2026).
A series of minor earthquakes were recorded in the Philippines. On 10 April 2026, a 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Pangasinan, the Philippines. The instrument intensity was recorded at Level I (scarcely perceptible) and felt in Bolinao and Bani, Pangasinan. No damage or aftershocks were reported. Another earthquake hit the country on 13 April 2026, measuring 4.0 magnitude, near Tigbauan in Iloilo. The instrument intensity was recorded at Level I in Jordan, Guimaras, and Iloilo City, while tremors were slightly felt in parts of Iloilo and nearby Guimaras Province.
Source: INQUIRER.NET. (2026, Apr 10). Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes off Pangasinan; Cebu Daily News. (2026, Apr 13). 4.0 quake jolts Iloilo town on April 13.
Summer storms were forecast in parts of Thailand. As of 14 April 2026, summer storms were expected to affect upper Thailand from 16 to 20 April 2026, accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds, isolated hail, and possible lightning. The Northeast and Eastern of Thailand were expected to be affected first, followed by the Central Plain and the Northern regions. Residents were advised to stay away from open areas, large trees, and unstable structures due to the risk of strong winds and lightning.
Source: Bangkok Post. (2026, Apr 14). Summer storm threat expected from April 16-20.
Severe weather disrupted transport in South Korea. As of 9 April 2026, torrential rainfall and strong winds affected Jeju, South Korea. A total of 206 flights, including 195 domestic and 11 international flights, were cancelled, while 51 domestic flights were delayed. In Gwangju and Yeosu, flight cancellations and delays were also reported due to severe weather. Furthermore, a high waves advisory was issued for the southern outer sea, the southwestern and southeastern inner seas south of Jeju Island. All passenger ship services between Jeju’s main island and Udo, Gapado Island, and Marado Island were suspended.
Source: The Chosun Daily. (2026, Apr 9). Jeju Gusts Cancel Over 200 Flights.
Rice Situation
WEEKLY UPDATE ON RICE SITUATIONS
IN ASEAN PLUS THREE
No. 462
8 - 14 April 2026
Indonesia seeks significant chance to expand Indonesia’s rice exports to Malaysia market. According to Indonesia’s state logistics Agency (Bulog), Malaysia has requested about 200,000 tonnes of rice from Indonesia, which create a potential export opportunity.One of board directors has been asked to visit Malaysia to follow up on the request for further discussions with relevant parties. As a significant chance to expand Indonesia’s rice exports and strengthen its position in the regional market. At the same time, the agency is ensuring it has enough domestic supply before finalizing any agreement. Moreover, Indonesia has reached 48.7 percent of its rice procurement target for 2026, with 1.9 million tons collected. Total rice stock is about 4.7 million tonnes and is expected to increase to 5 million tonnes soon, indicating strong supply readiness to support potential exports.
Source: ANTARA News. (2026, April 14). Indonesia's Bulog eyes export opportunity from Malaysia rice request.
Malaysia’s Agriculture and Food Security Minister assured that the nation rice reserves are stable. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Minister urged the public not to panic-buy rice, assuring that the country’s rice supply remains stable and sufficient until the end of the year despite the West Asia tension. He also warned that buying more than usual can create a false sense of shortage, disrupt the market, and lead to higher prices. Households are advised to purchase with normal consumption levels. Moreover, the government reaffirmed there is no risk of shortage rice supply at current prices, emphasising that there is no need for panic buying.
Source: Bernama. (2026, April 9). No Need to Panic Buy Rice, Supply Stable Despite West Asia Tensions.
The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture (DA) assured that rice supply will stable throughout the year. The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured that the country’s rice supply will remain stable throughout the year despite global oil price pressures driven by tensions in the Middle East. According to the Agriculture Secretary, supply will be secured through strong domestic rice harvests and steady global availability from major exporters such as Vietnam and India. In addition, the government is implementing measures to prevent potential shortages, including fuel subsidies, financial assistance for farmers, biofertilizer procurement, and logistical support to offset rising costs. The government also confirmed the continuation of the PHP20 rice programme, which uses rice purchased by the National Food Authority (NFA) from local farmers, thereby supporting both consumers and domestic producers.
Source: Philippine News Agency. (2026, April 14). Freight and farms suffer fuel blows
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