Asean Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve 

Attending the SSOM-20th AMAF+3 Meeting

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On 24 August 2021, the APTERR Secretariat attended the virtual meeting of the Special Senior Officials Meeting of the 20th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry Plus Three (SSOM-20th AMAF+3) hosted by Cambodia. Mr. Chanpithya Shimphalee, the General Manager of the APTERR Secretariat, reported the progress of APTERR activities occurring from 2020-2021.

 

With the successful Tier 1 programme between Japan and the Philippines, both parties expressed intention to extend the collaboration while other APTERR member countries showed their interest to participate in the programme. A total of 5,029 MT of rice contributed by Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have been implemented through the Tier 3 programme to address emergencies including natural and man-made calamities and the COVID-19 pandemic in Cambodia, Myanmar, and the Philippines.  Of the total rice volume, 2,130 MT was portioned out to tackle COVID-19 and minimise the suffering of over 100,000 vulnerable people.

 

This year also marks the successful introduction of the first APTERR Annual Report on Food Security 2020 and Outlook 2021 regarding the Food Emergency Monitoring and Information (FEMI) mechanism. The report was launched in June 2021 for APTERR member countries.

 

The Meeting took note of the progress of APTERR activities as well as the status of ratification of the Protocol to Amend the Attachment 2 of the APTERR Agreement, and expressed sincere appreciation to Japan and the ROK for their contributions.

  

 The next SSOM-21st AMAF+3 Meeting will be hosted by Indonesia in 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

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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. 

 

 

 

Natural Disasters

 

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WEEKLY UPDATE ON NATURAL DISASTERS
IN ASEAN PLUS THREE

No. 362

3 – 9 April 2024

Rice Situation

 

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WEEKLY UPDATE ON  ASEAN PLUS THREE
RICE SITUATIONS 

No. 363

10 – 16 April 2024

  1. Indonesia
  2. The Philippines
  3. China
  4. Japan

Flooding damaged many areas in Jakarta city. A downpour and swollen rivers triggered floodings in Jakarta on 3 April 2023, affecting around 40 neighborhood units in areas including Kedoya Selatan, Kembangan Selatan, Pela Mampang, Pejaten Timur, Ragunan, Kampung Melayu, and Cawang sub-districts. Floodwaters also submerged five road sections, including Kemang Utara IX in South Jakarta city, Mabes Hankam (Bambu Apus), Bogor Road KM 19 (Kramat Jati), Diklat Depsos (Rambutan), and Pagelarang (Setu) in East Jakarta city. There were about 24 residents from the Kebagusan neighborhood area fleeing to shelter in a public facility while 10 other from Kampung Melayu found refuge in a mosque. Later, some displaced residents of Cilandak Timur area were able to return home

Sources: Antara News. (2024, Apr 4). Jakarta flash flooding continues to inundate 40 neighborhood units.

 

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake shook Tanggamus district. An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 hit Tanggamus district in Lampung province on 8 April 2024. The tremors were felt in neighboring areas including Tenggamus district, Krui town in Pesisir Barat district, and Tanjung Karang area in Bandarlampung city. Residents were urged to stay cautions. Still, there were no immediate reports of any damages or casualties.

Sources: Antara News. (2024, Apr 8). Lampung's Tanggamus District shaken by 5.4-magnitudequake.

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hits Davao Occidental province. An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck Davao Occidental province on 9 April 2024. It affected several areas including Malungon, Alabel, Glan, and Kiamba municipalities of Sarangani province, Don Marcelino municipality of Davao Occidental, and Digos city of Davao del Sur province. However, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Sources: The Manila Times. (2024, Apr 9). 6.7 quake hits Davao Occidental – Phivolcs.

China renewed a blue alert for rainstorms in Jiangxi, Fujian, and Guangdong provinces. Heavy downpours accompanied by thunderstorms, gales, or hail were anticipated to affect many parts of Jiangxi, Fujian, and Guangdong provinces during 7 – 8 April 2024. China's National Meteorological Center reissued a blue alert and local authorities took necessary precautions. Besides, the schools and kindergartens were asked to ensure a safety of students while the drivers was warned of potential road waterlogging and traffic congestion.

Sources: Xinhua. (2024, Apr 7). China renews blue alert for rainstorms.

Tsunami warnings were issued in south Japan. Tsunami warnings were promptly issued on 3 April 2024 in Japan’s southern prefecture of Okinawa following a magnitude-7.7 earthquake off the coast of Taiwan. The warnings led to significant disruptions in air, bus, and ferry services and prompted evacuations on Okinawa, Yonaguni, Ishigaki, and Miyako islands. Over 90 flights were cancelled at Naha airport while the airport shuttle bus services were temporarily suspended. Passengers then were relocated to higher ground. Additionally, some ferries remained at sea until the warnings were lifted.

Sources: The Mainichi. (2024, Apr 3). Tsunami warnings prompt evacuation, disrupt transport in Okinawa.

  1. Thailand
  2. Viet Nam

Thai rice prices have risen due to the strong demand from Indonesia. Rates for Thai 5 percent broken rice rose to 585-590 USD per tonne from 570 USD per tonne last week. Rice prices strengthened from last week due to demand from Indonesia. New supply was still being harvested and that prices were supported by demand from Indonesia, where buyers were sourcing from Thailand, Viet Nam and, Pakistan.

Source: Reuters. (2024, Apr 12). Asia rice: Firm demand from Indonesia props up Thai rates.

Vietnamese rice prices are stable while domestic prices are rising. The price of Vietnamese 5 percent broken rice remained at 580 USD, unchanged from a week earlier. However, domestic paddy prices are slightly edging up because supplies have shown signs of shrinking, while the intrusion of salt water in some Mekong Delta provinces is threatening rice production, Ho Chi Minh-based traders said

Source: Reuters. (2024, Apr 12). Asia rice: Firm demand from Indonesia props up Thai rates.

 

Viet Nam exported over 2.1 million tonnes of rice in the first quarter of 2024.According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Viet Nam exported over 2.1 million of rice in the first quarter of 2024, up 42 percent year-on-year, which earned 1.4 billion USD. The Philippines was the biggest importer of Vietnamese rice, accounting for 38 percent of the market share. Moreover, Viet Nam targets rice export value of 5 billion USD in 2024.In 2023, the country exported 8.13 million tonnes of rice with a record-high value of 4.7 billion USD.

Source: Xinhua. (2024, Apr 10). Vietnam’s Q1 rice export up 42 pct in value.