Supplementary GAP Training in Thailand for Representatives from Laos
From 30 September to 1 October 2025, three representatives from Lao PDR participated in a specialized training program in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This initiative was part of a supplementary experience-sharing workshop to accelerate the alignment of Lao PDR’s National Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) with the ASEAN GAP as well as to enhance Lao PDR’s capacity […]
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Experience Sharing Workshop on ASEAN GAP
From 1 to 4 October 2025, the ASEAN Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Experience Sharing Workshop was successfully held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, bringing together key stakeholders in the agricultural sector to exchange insights and strategies for promoting sustainable farming practices. Organized by the AJFVC in collaboration with key partners from Thailand, the event highlighted the […]
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AJFVC Virtual Inception Meeting on Fishery Products Hygiene Management
On september 17, 2025, the AJFVC, as part of Output 3 Good Aquaculture Practices activities, held a Virtual Inception Meeting focused on improving hygiene management in fishery products. This virtual event brought together representatives from ASEAN Member States (AMSs) to share insights and create a collaborative framework aimed at enhancing hygiene standards across the region. […]
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AJFVC Successfully Completes Final Session of Pesticide Residue Analysis Training in Vietnam
In August 2025, a pesticide residue analysis training was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, with a total of 22 participants. The training was organized by the Reference Testing and Agrifood Quality Services Center (RETAQ), under the National Authority for Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality, Processing, and Market Development (NAFIQPM), Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. RETAQ was chosen as the […]
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2nd Joint Coordination Committee Meeting for ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project
On 13 August 2025, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the ASEAN Secretariat held the second Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) Meeting for the ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC). The hybrid meeting, which combined in-person and virtual participation, brought together representatives from various ASEAN member states and Timor-Leste, highlighting the ongoing collaborative efforts […]
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Supplemental Training Seminar on Pesticide Residue Analysis and Management in Lao PDR
In July 2025, a supplemental training seminar on pesticide residue analysis and management was held in Vientiane, Lao PDR, as part of the ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project. The seminar aimed to strengthen the technical capacity of the Plant Protection Center (PPC) and other relevant divisions of the Department of Agriculture. This training was […]
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Webinar on FBO Involvement in Promoting GAP
On July 8, 2025, the AJFVC GAP Project Team hosted a webinar titled “Food Business Operator (FBO) Involvement in Promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) ~Practices in Japan~”. The webinar aimed to provide valuable insights into how FBOs engage in promoting GAP by sharing perspectives from a diverse group of stakeholders, including the owner of a […]
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Field Visit in Thailand and Cambodia to Enhance Agricultural Practices in ASEAN
In May, the AJFVC Project team successfully conducted a field visit to Thailand and Cambodia to support ongoing activities under Output 1: Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). This visit provided a valuable opportunity to engage with local partners and lay the groundwork for future initiatives aimed at enhancing GAP implementation. In Thailand, the team collaborated with […]
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ASEAN Task Force Meeting Advances Post-2025 Strategic Framework for Food, Agriculture, and Forestry
From April 22 to 24, 2025, the Second Task Force Meeting aimed at shaping the Post-2025 Strategic Framework for Food, Agriculture, and Forestry (FAF) within ASEAN took place in Langkawi, Malaysia, bringing together representatives from ASEAN member states and key external partners. Organized by the ASEAN Secretariat in collaboration with GIZ and Aus4ASEAN Futures, the […]
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