The Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance

🌿 It’s time for another round of our #APSA30years trivia contest! 🎉🌏 Last week's answer was Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam—the host of the Asian Seed Congress in 2002! All eligible winners have been noted and tallied for our lucky draw! 📣✨ This week’s clue: Guess the Congress City! 🤔🗺️ Clue: This scenic “Garden City,” renowned for its lush landscapes and outdoor lifestyle, hosted the Asian Seed Congress in a year when artificial intelligence reached new heights, and electric vehicles took the spotlight as the world looked toward a greener future. 🌸🚗🌍 Think you know the city? Post your answer in the comments or reshare with your answer using the hashtags! Eligibility: Be registered for ASC 2024, and don’t forget the hashtags: #SeedYouInSanya #ASC2024Sanya #saynotoseedpiracy Good luck, and see you in Sanya! 🕵️♂️🔍

🌍🌱 #ASC2024Sanya delegates, don’t miss our final technical session on Wednesday, December 4 afternoon as we conclude vital discussions on Moving #QualitySeeds Across Borders. Be part of these timely conversations under the theme #OurBusinessLandscape Today and Tomorrow, where we’ll share updates on #GlobalPolicy changes affecting #SeedMovement, the harmonization of #Phytosanitary frameworks across Asia-Pacific, and the challenges of #MarketAccess. Experts will highlight #SuccessStories on #ISPM45 implementation, 3rd party #SeedHealth #LabAccreditation, and provide valuable insights from NPPOs on phytosanitary compliance. 🌾 A special thanks to #APSA technical committee members for their diligent efforts in shaping a relevant agenda for our delegates! For full details, visit: https://lnkd.in/gHsxSShG #APSA30Years #PhytosanitaryAffairs #SeedIndustry #Sustainability #SeedYouInSanya

It's that time of the week again for our #APSA30years tribute and well-wishing messages, and we’re honored to share a special message from Dr. Gabriel Romero, Executive Director of the Philippine Seed Industry Association (PSIA), who congratulates #APSA for “continuing to champion the causes of the industry” across the Asia-Pacific region. 🙏🌏 We would also like to extend our deepest thanks to Dr. Romero and PSIA, one of APAC's longest-established national seed associations, for their tireless efforts in promoting regional and international harmonization of business-friendly policies. 🌾🇵🇭 We thank PSIA for their continual effort to set the bar high for public-private sector cooperation, paving the way for sustained innovation and growth in the seed industry through the dedication of its members. 🌐🎥 Share your own memories and well-wishes via: https://lnkd.in/gmUuXk9M #APSA30years #PSIA #SeedIndustryLeadership #APACSeedChampions #Harmonization #SeedInnovation

🌿 Time for a new challenge in our #APSA30years trivia contest! 🎉🌏 Last week's correct answer was: Bangalore, India, which hosted the #AsianSeedCongress in 2000, the same year the world braced for the Y2K bug and Sydney welcomed the Summer Olympics. All eligible winners have been noted and tallied for our lucky draw! 📣✨ This week’s clue: Guess the Congress City! 🤔🗺️ Clue: This vibrant city, famous for having more motorbikes per capita than almost any other place in the world, hosted the Asian Seed Congress in a year when Spider-Man swung into theaters for the first time. . . 🏙️🏍️🎶 Think you know it? Post your answer in the comments or reshare with the answer using the hashtags! Eligibility: Be registered for ASC 2024, and don’t forget the hashtags: #SeedyouinSanya #ASC2024Sanya #saynotoseedpiracy Good luck, and we look forward to seeing you in Sanya! 🕵️♂️🔍 🌞🏖️

🚨 History in the Making!🚨 With just over a month to go before the #AsianSeedCongress2024 kicks off in beautiful Sanya, Hainan, we are thrilled to announce that 1,500 delegates have already registered! 🎉 This year’s Congress is on track for a record turnout and promises to be one of our biggest and most exciting events yet. 🌏🌱 Haven’t secured your spot yet? There’s still time! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and innovators from across the globe. Register today at https://lnkd.in/grrHQRbu #ASC2024Sanya #APSA30Years #ASC2024China #SeedYouInSanya

🌾 #ASC2024Sanya delegates, be sure to join us on Tuesday, December 3 for an insightful technical session as part of our congress theme of "Riding the Wave of Growth in the Asia-Pacific." This session will focus on "Accelerating & Safeguarding Innovation in the Seed Industry", featuring an overview of the genome editing policy landscape in APAC, success stories in policymaking, and how safeguarding IP and genetic resources can drive industry growth. 🌱 Session highlights include: Genome Editing Policy Overview and market impact, Panel Discussion on pushing innovation in China, India, Japan, and the Philippines, with leading experts from the industry. A special thanks to APSA's technical committee members for their efforts in crafting this forward-thinking agenda for delegates! For full details, visit: https://lnkd.in/g8tB7WhG #APSA30Years #GenomeEditing #SeedInnovation #OurBusinessLandscape #PhytosanitaryAffairs #Sustainability

As part of our #APSA30years tribute campaign, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Weihong Tian (Alison), Secretary-General of the China National Seed Trade Association (CNSTA), for her thoughtful message and outstanding dedication. 🙏✨ Alison reflects on APSA’s 30th anniversary, noting that while 30 years is still young, it’s a virtuous milestone—a true coming of age for our association. We also deeply appreciate her hard work and leadership in preparing for this year’s Asian Seed Congress in December, and her commitment to promoting seed business collaboration in China, one of the world’s largest and most strategically important seed markets. 🌾🌍 Watch Alison's full message and be inspired to share your own well-wishes via: https://lnkd.in/g4zS-KwM 🌐🎥 #APSA30years #SeedyouinSanya

🌿 It’s time for another exciting challenge as part of our #APSA30years celebration contest! 🎉🌏 Last week's correct answer was: Kaohsiung which hosted the #AsianSeedCongress in 2010, the same year the iPad was introduced and "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" became the anthem of the FIFA World Cup. All eligible winners have been noted and tallied for our lucky draw! 📣✨ This week’s clue: Guess the Congress City! 🤔🗺️ Clue: This dynamic city, often referred to as India’s Silicon Valley due to its booming tech industry, hosted the Asian Seed Congress when the world braced for the Y2K bug and Sydney hosted the Summer Olympics. 💻🏙️🏅 Think you know it? Post your answer in the comments or reshare with the answer using the hashtags! Eligibility: Be registered for ASC 2024, and don’t forget the hashtags: #SeedYouInSanya #ASC2024Sanya #SayNoToSeedPiracy Good luck, and we look forward to seeing you in Sanya! 🕵️♂️🔍 🌞🏖️

Attention all #ASC2024Sanya delegates, 🚜🌱 don’t miss our Tuesday, December 3 technical session on the #FutureOfFarming & #OurBusinessLandscape #TodayAndTomorrow, featuring a special session on Opportunities for the Seed Sector in Climate-Smart Farming! 🌾 Our expert speakers will dive into strategies for enhancing seed potential while promoting sustainability in a rapidly changing climate. Join us to explore how climate-smart farming can unlock new growth opportunities for the seed industry! 🌍🌱 🕒 Check out the session agenda at https://lnkd.in/g-aPGanj 👏 Big thumbs up to the #APSA Standing Committees and Special Interest Groups for their great effort in forming this agenda! #APSA30Years #ClimateSmartFarming 🌾 #SeedIndustry

It's that time of the week again for our latest #APSA30years tribute, and today we extend a heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Kanokwan "May" Chodchoey for not only her video tribute, but the remarkable leadership and dedication during her time as APSA's Executive Director from 2018 to 2023. 🙏💼 Dr. May was instrumental in ensuring APSA's successful transition to becoming a fully compliant international trade association, a significant milestone achieved during the peak of her tenure. 🌍✨ Though she has since passed the baton, Dr. May remains an active and valued member of our community, contributing her expertise through APSA’s technical committees. We look forward to continuing our work together, as Dr. May beautifully put it, as the "brothers and sisters" of the APAC seed sector. 💪🌾 Watch her full tribute video and celebrate with us by sharing your own well-wishes via: https://lnkd.in/gmUuXk9M 🎥🌐