ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve 

Attend the AFSIS Focal Point Meeting to enhance the food security information network

 

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Mr. Choomjet Karnjanakesorn, General Manager (GM) and Ms. Nattavadee Sraprathum, Technical Staff for FEMI as the representatives of the APTERR Secretariat attended the 20th ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) Focal Point Meeting via online platform on 8 – 9 June 2022.

 

The APTERR Secretariat presented the achievements of APTERR’s mechanism in 2021 and food security information-related works using data from the AFSIS.

 

  

The APTERR GM also took this opportunity to show his great appreciation to the AFSIS Secretariat for continuous support to the APTERR Secretariat in providing the useful reports on the Agricultural Commodities Outlook (ACO), the Early Warning Information Report (EWI), and the Rice Growing Outlook Report (RGO).

 

 

The next 21st AFSIS Focal Point Meeting will be hosted by Lao PRD in June 2023.

 

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 What is APTERR?

 

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. 

 

 

 

APTEERR Stock Overview APTEER Stock Marker Map with Animation

Current APTERR stock under Tier3 (FY2023-2024)

**The pre-positioned stockpiled system under Tier 3 programme in FY 2024 to ensure a timely rice assistance to people affected by calamities

Current APTERR stock volume (MT)

Lao PDR

400 MT

300 MT

3,000 MT

Total :3,700 MT

Myanmar

500 MT

3,000 MT

Total :3,500 MT

Philippines

322 MT

4,000 MT

Total :4,322 MT

Natural Disasters

 

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WEEKLY UPDATE ON NATURAL DISASTERS
IN ASEAN PLUS THREE

No. 435 792726210d1e7546b7ced88db6894424 

17 – 23 September 2025

  1. Lao PDR
  2. Philippines
  3. Thailand
  4. Viet Nam
  5. China

Lao PDR prepared for flash floods and landslide from Typhoon Ragasa. As of 23 September 2025, the Lao weather bureau issued a flash flood and landslide warning as Typhoon Ragasa was expected to bring thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong winds across the country. Local authorities also urged residents to remain alert and prepare for the impacts of Typhoon Ragasa.

Source: Xinhua. (2025, Sep 23).  Laos on alert as Typhoon Ragasa brings torrential rain.

Super Typhoon Ragasa wreaked havoc the Philippines. On 22 September 2025, Super Typhoon Ragasa made landfall on Calayan Island in Cagayan province, the Philippines, bringing heavy rainfall and raising the risk of storm surges exceeding three metres. The Babuyan Island remained under a high-level storm warning signal, with residents advised to stay away from coastal areas and riverbanks. Businesses and classes across Metro Manila and large parts of Luzon were suspended as outer rainbands began lashing the region, prompting warnings of power outages, landslides, floods, and dangerous seas. Around 20 domestic flights were cancelled, especially at Luzon’s main hubs, while seaports suspended ferry services.

Source: Reuters. (2025, Sep 23). Super Typhoon Ragasa through northern Philippines, triggers alerts across region.

Flooding killed four people in Thailand. As of 23 September 2025, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported four fatalities caused by flooding in the central region of Thailand. More than 250,000 people across several provinces in the Chao Phraya River Basin were affected by annual monsoon floods. Heavy rainfall was forecast to continue in the northern, central, and eastern provinces until 26 September 2025. Residents were advised to remain alert for potential flash floods.

Source: The Straits Times. (2025, Sep 23). Four dead in Thailand monsoon floods.

Viet Nam boosted emergency response to Typhoon Ragasa. Viet Nam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed an emergency order on 23 September 2025 to implement rapid-response measures as powerful Typhoon Ragasa approached. Heavy rainfall brought by the typhoon was expected to stuck the northern provinces and the north-central regions of Thanh Hoa and Nghe An on 25 September 2025, posing a risk of flash floods, landslides, dam safety breaches, and urban flooding in low-lying areas. Local authorities were instructed to actively monitor the situation, prepare for worst-case scenarios and be ready for relocating residents before the arrival of typhoon.  Many domestic and international flights were adjusted to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew.

Source:  Vietnam Net. (2025, Sep 23). Vietnam mobilizes nationwide storm response as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears; Vietnam News. (2025, Sep 23). Numerous flights affected by super Typhoon Ragasa.

Typhoon Ragasa forced over 400,000 people in China to evacuate. On 23 September 2025, schools and businesses in at least 10 cities were closed ahead of Super Typhoon Ragasa’s impact on southern China. In Shenzhen, 400,000 people were evacuated amid warnings of severe winds, heavy rain, high waves, landfall, and severe flooding. Tens of millions of people and numerous factories were affected by precautionary measures. Railways and airlines were suspended, while some arrival and departure flights in Hong Kong were also cancelled. Schools in affected areas remained closed until at least 25 September 2025.

Source:  The Straits Times. (2025, Sep 23). China orders schools, business shut in 10 cities as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears; NHK. (2025, Sep 23). Powerful Typhoon Ragasa approached southern China, Hong Kong.

Rice Situation

 

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WEEKLY UPDATE ON  ASEAN PLUS THREE
RICE SITUATIONS 

No. 435 792726210d1e7546b7ced88db6894424 

17 – 23 September 2025

  1. Cambodia
  2. Indonesia
  3. Thailand

Cambodia set a goal to export 700,000 tonnes of rice by 2025. According to the Cambodia Rice Federation, by the end of 2025, Cambodia is expected to export 700,000 tonnes of rice, marking a new record and a significant boost to the country’s agricultural sector. From January to August 2025, Cambodia has exported approximately 472,803 tonnes of milled rice to 66 countries, representing an increase of 60,780 tonnes compared to the same period in 2024.

Source: Indian Rice Exporter Federation. (2025, September 19). Cambodia Eyes 7 Lakh Tonnes of Rice Exports by 2025.

Indonesia has emphasized the need to maintain both the quality and quantity of the Government rice reserves. The Indonesian National Food Agency (Bapanas) has emphasised the importance of maintaining the quality and quantity of Government Rice Reserves (CBP) to stabilise food prices and ensure public access. According to the Bapanas leader, CBP functions as more than a stockpile but a key to stabilising prices, protecting purchasing power, and curbing food-related inflation. The rice stockpile volume is at 3.9 million tonnes, with approximately 799,000 tonnes already distributed since the beginning of 2025 under the SPHP price stabilisation programme. In addition, in October and November 2025, the government plans to distribute another 365,500 tonnes of rice to 18.27 million households, while opening the possibility of  extending the programme to December 2025, depending on the evaluation results. Bapanas leader stressed that public trust depends on maintaining high-quality reserves, adding that it is time for the state logistics agency Bulog to speed up rice distribution through the SPHP price stabilization programme, food assistance, and emergency response.

Source: Vietnam Plus. (2025, September 23). Indonesia boosts rice reserve quality to enhance food security.

Global rice prices decline amid oversupply, in contrast to the rise of Thai rice prices. Global rice prices are falling as record-high levels of production push supply to an all-time high of 729.5 million tonnes in 2025/26, according to the USDA. Oversupply has driven down prices in most major rice-exporting countries. However, Thailand is bucking the price trend. The price of Thai 100 percent grade B rice has increased to 372 USD per tonne, while Hom Mali fragrant rice price increased to 1,148 THB (35.7 USD) per tonne, supported by the baht’s appreciation against the U.S. dollar. Despite rising export prices, Thai farmers are facing lower returns. The average price of Jasmine paddy rice declined from 14,825 THB (461.03 USD) to 14,817 THB (460.78 USD) per tonne in mid-September. The Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE) warns that the influx of 17.4 million tonnes of the main crop in November could add further pressure on domestic prices.

*1 USD = 32.16 THB

Source: Nation Thailand. (2025, September 22). Thai rice prices buck global trend as record supply pushes down values.

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