Agri-Trade & Market Access: Malaysia is pushing to resolve Thailand shrimp export restrictions dating to 2017 and is also seeking pending access for livestock products, with the issue raised at the National Food Security Council meeting. Climate & Food Security: The same Malaysian meeting flagged El Nino and climate-change drought risks and discussed prevention and adaptation steps for agri-food entrepreneurs. Agri-Finance & Tech: Singapore’s Rize raised $31m Series B to scale its AI-supported, low-emission rice supply-chain work across Indonesia and Vietnam, aiming to expand exports and carbon certification. Livestock & Risk Management: USDA is expanding crop insurance via a new Turfgrass Value Select pilot for turfgrass producers in select states/counties. Research & Biosecurity: US researchers are testing a new approach to suppress New World screwworm using sterile, reproductively vigorous male flies. Policy & Institutions: Ukraine restored its separate Ministry of Agrarian Policy and appointed Taras Vysotsky as minister. Trade Policy Shock: The US announced 25% tariffs on most imports from Brazil, a move that could ripple into broader global trade. Value Chains & Exports: Namibia signed a phytosanitary agreement with China for fresh table grape exports, but growers warn strict rules could delay shipments. Rural Livelihoods: A UniSZA community kitchen initiative in Malaysia tackles agricultural oversupply by turning produce into longer-shelf-life value-added foods.