Trade & Biosecurity: Malaysia says it needs at least 30 days to assess Thailand’s request to resume prawn exports after import permit suspensions for five species, with the review aimed at keeping disease risks out of local aquaculture. Storm Readiness: Vietnam’s Hai Phong is using a coastal radar system to track fishing vessels and guide them to shelter as Typhoon Maysak nears, while officials warn aquaculture rafts and coastal sites to be secured. Branding & Market Access: Hong Kong launched “Hong Kong Harvest,” a unified label for certified local agriculture and fisheries products, with eligible aquaculture farms expected to grow to 500+ by year-end. Blue Economy Policy: Tanzania will host Nairobi Convention COP12 in October, spotlighting marine conservation and blue-economy investment, including fisheries and aquaculture. Industry Moves: Cooke agreed to buy Mowi’s eastern Canada salmon farming business for US$158.1M, pending approvals, to expand Atlantic Canada operations. Aquaculture Growth & Skills: Ghana’s SSF Academy will set up monthly community dialogue platforms to strengthen co-management and sustainable fisheries use. Exports Watch: Ecuador shrimp exports hit an all-time May record, reaching 165,538 MT and $847M in value. Labor & Workforce: A U.S. House bill would modernize the H-2A visa program, expanding eligibility for more year-round agricultural work.