Articles Category: Food Security and Nutrition

Thailand’s exceptional gastronomy has long been celebrated, attracting visitors worldwide for its unique recipes and bold flavours. From the bustling streets of Yaowarat to the emerging food haven of Banthat Thong, foreign tourists and locals flock to

Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing presents a significant threat to marine ecosystems and fisheries resources in the ASEAN region. As a major global fish producer, ASEAN faces critical challenges in combating IUU fishing due to its exte

The ASEAN region, while agriculturally abundant, confronts a precarious balance regarding food security. As a major contributor to global food production, the region plays a vital role in improving the availability of food. Despite its agricultural str

When ASEAN reached 50 years of existence in 2017, the ASEAN Leaders reaffirmed the critical importance of the health and well-being of ASEAN’s people in pursuing its growth, prosperity, and sustainability. It called for urgent, accelerated multisectora

Establishing the ASEAN Risk Assessment Centre (ARAC) based in Malaysia in 2014 is one of the most essential milestones in applying an integrated risk assessment mechanism in the region. ARAC is the regional coordinating centre for independent food safe

Dr. Taruna Ikrar chairs the ASEAN Health Sector Cluster 4, which focuses on ensuring food safety. He outlines the sector’s priorities and regional mechanisms, including the ASEAN Food Safety Emergency Response. His discussion covers the region’s most p

Ms. Zailina Abdul Majid heads the Task Force on the Development of ASEAN Food Safety Regulatory Framework (TF AFSRF), comprising ASEAN officials in the health, agriculture, and trade sectors. The task force will recommend measures to harmonise food saf

Lakoat.Kujawas (Timorese for loquat and guava) in the Mollo highlands of Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is a thriving community-led initiative that archives local knowledge and creates spaces for people to gather, celebrate, learn, and preserve

Adobo, sinigang, and ube desserts are some Filipino dishes gaining global recognition—largely thanks to a growing number of high-profile Filipino restaurants and chefs, diaspora communities, viral vlogs and social media posts, and praise from renowned

Chef Noi grew up around a kitchen, foraging and fishing with her father and learning to prepare food with her grandmother. These shaped her perspective on food and taught her responsibility, resilience, hard work, and frugality. Chef Noi owns a restaur

Ros Rotanak or Chef Nak describes Cambodian food as incredibly diverse and naturally healthy. “Cambodian dishes are well-balanced, incorporating salty, sweet, sour, and umami flavours in perfect harmony. Our ingredients are typically fresh and locally

Bjorn took a leap of faith after 10 years of working in the digital marketing industry to explore a more sustainable lifestyle. His decision led him to a soul-searching journey across the United Kingdom, Spain, and Japan, where he learned to grow food

Seeing massive amounts of fresh produce thrown away in Singapore’s wet markets motivated Han Jing to help reduce food waste. She started composting seven years ago, when she was still a student at Nanyang Technological University. Family and friends so