ASEAN–China Diplomacy: ASEAN’s secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn says a stronger ASEAN-China partnership is “necessary” amid geopolitical and climate pressures, prioritizing digital, energy, resilience and people-to-people links. Cambodia–China Agri Trade: Cambodia has launched its first overland agri export route to China via Laos, cutting durian transit to about a week and boosting competitiveness for rice, bananas, mangoes and more. Irrigation Investment: Japan signed a $162.7m loan for Phnom Penh’s irrigation and drainage upgrade, aiming to raise rural farm productivity and strengthen flood protection. India Water & Food Security: India highlighted climate-resilient crops and its Natural Farming mission at the UNHRC in Geneva, linking food systems to human rights and resilience. Fertiliser Supply Watch: Four fertiliser cargo ships (urea, DAP, sulphur) cleared the Hormuz route toward Indian ports to protect farm inputs, as stocks remain strong. Monsoon Stress in India: Farmers in Telangana’s Adilabad are anxious over a major rainfall deficit affecting cotton and crop establishment. Aquaculture Biosecurity (US): US senators urged faster risk assessment for yellow and channel catfish viruses to protect farm-raised catfish operations. Water Governance (China): China started its 2026 Yellow River water-sediment regulation operation to manage flood risk and sediment buildup. Farm Tech & Policy (Philippines): JTI backs AI use for law enforcement against illegal tobacco trade, reflecting wider tech adoption in regional monitoring.