ASEAN Haze Response: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim urged ASEAN to tighten transboundary haze mechanisms after Serian’s air quality hit hazardous levels (API 302), calling for deeper investigation into open burning in Indonesia. Underground Farming Idea: Chinese researchers say abandoned coal mines could be repurposed into “closed-environment” underground farms, citing thousands of mine closures expected by 2030 and using existing tunnels, power, ventilation and groundwater. China Fisheries Governance: A new look at China’s role in global fisheries highlights its participation in multiple regional fisheries management bodies to curb IUU fishing and protect marine resources. Arunachal Fish Farmers Get Boost: India’s Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu inaugurated a farmers’ hub and flagged off Matsya e-Vaahini and e-Rickshaw to improve fish-farm logistics and training access. Value-Add for Nepal Spices: Japan funded a ginger and timur processing centre in Myagdi, targeting women farmers and aiming to raise product quality and incomes. Coconut Demand in China: Philippines’ DTI XI says coconut water and milk are gaining traction in China, pushing for more processors for export markets. Food-Security Tech Push (India): India’s ambassador to Israel outlined a food-security plan combining climate-resilient crops, AI/sensors, drip irrigation, buffers and millets, plus logistics diversification. BRICS Summit Prep: India ramps up BRICS 2026 preparations in New Delhi (Sept 12-13), with themes including resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.