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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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AJFVC Hosts Three-Part Webinar Series on Promoting Good Agricultural Practices through Social Media
In August 2025, the AJFVC Team successfully organized a three-part webinar series aimed at enhancing the promotion of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) through various social media platforms. The sessions, held on August 12, 19, and 21, were specifically designed to assist ASEAN Member States (AMSs) in advancing their national GAP initiatives by exploring effective strategies […]
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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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AJFVC Visit to Vietnam for Advancing FAF Policy Papers Meeting and Strengthening Regional Food Safety Initiatives
On June 30, 2025, progress was made toward completing three post-2025 policy papers focused on the Food, Agriculture, and Forestry (FAF) sector in the ASEAN region. The Third Task Force meeting in Nha Trang, Vietnam, drew approximately 80 participants, including representatives from ASEAN Member States, the ASEAN Secretariat, and external partners. The focus was on […]
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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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Enhancing Pesticide Residue Analysis: AJFVC Training Initiative for Laotian Participants in Thailand
In March 2025, the training program on pesticide residue analysis was successfully conducted in Thailand, specifically designed for participants from Lao PDR. This marks the second round of AJFVC Country-focused SPS training, following Cambodia’s session led by the Philippines. The primary goal of the program is to enhance the capabilities of local laboratories in conducting […]
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