Bringing you the latest science, events, publications and news from ILSI SEA Region.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Science Symposium on ReThink Food Reformulation
23 April 2025, Bangkok, Thailand
The rising prevalence of chronic diseases has driven consumer demand for healthier diets across Southeast Asia. In response, governments are implementing policies to improve access to nutritious food, with food reformulation playing a key role in enhancing nutritional profiles, safety, and quality.
To learn the latest updates on scientific advancements, policies and innovative strategies on food reformulation in the region, don’t miss this important symposium!
The rising prevalence of chronic diseases has driven consumer demand for healthier diets across Southeast Asia. In response, governments are implementing policies to improve access to nutritious food, with food reformulation playing a key role in enhancing nutritional profiles, safety, and quality.
To learn the latest updates on scientific advancements, policies and innovative strategies on food reformulation in the region, don’t miss this important symposium!
ILSI SEA Region Annual Meeting 2025
24-25 April 2025, Bangkok, Thailand
ILSI SEA Region will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand from April 24 – 25, 2025. This annual event will bring together ILSI SEA Region’s key stakeholders to evaluate ongoing efforts, discuss strategic priorities and address emerging scientific issues in nutrition, food safety, and sustainable agriculture.
ILSI SEA Region will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand from April 24 – 25, 2025. This annual event will bring together ILSI SEA Region’s key stakeholders to evaluate ongoing efforts, discuss strategic priorities and address emerging scientific issues in nutrition, food safety, and sustainable agriculture.
Food Allergen Asia 2025
25-26 June 2025, Bangkok, Thailand
Food allergies affect millions globally, presenting significant challenges to food safety, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. To address these issues, the Asian Life Sciences Institutes Network (ALSIN), together with ILSI Global, will host a conference to discuss the latest advancements, regulatory updates, and strategies in food allergy prevention and management.
Food allergies affect millions globally, presenting significant challenges to food safety, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. To address these issues, the Asian Life Sciences Institutes Network (ALSIN), together with ILSI Global, will host a conference to discuss the latest advancements, regulatory updates, and strategies in food allergy prevention and management.
RECENT EVENTS
Nutrition Policies, Action Plans and Strategic Development for School-aged Children in Malaysia
15 January 2025, Malaysia
As part of a collaborative research project with University of Leeds (UK), this workshop focusing on the double burden of malnutrition in school-age children by reviewing nutrition policies and action plans in Malaysia. Key discussions included research findings, regional policy insights, and stakeholder collaboration.
Nutrition Labeling and Claims
15 November 2024, Hanoi, Vietnam
The seminar brought together regulators, researchers, scientists, and relevant food industry personnel from Vietnam and other SEA countries. Sharing updates on ASEAN’s harmonization efforts in nutrition labelling and claims, experts also discussed the latest issues including criteria and scientific substantiation of nutrition labels and claims. Read More
Advancing Gut Microbiome Research for Applications in Health and Food Innovation
25 – 27 November 2024, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This regional symposium shared the latest updates in microbiome research, from clinical to translational science and applications. Experts discussed topics including dietary recommendations, technological innovations, product development, regulatory developments, and consumer insights. A microbiome research forum held in conjunction focused on regional research opportunities, fostering collaborations, and advancing funding for public health-focused projects. Read More
Improving MIYC Nutrition and Health Data in Southeast Asia
14 November 2024, Bangkok
This seminar and workshop on maternal and young child nutrition (MIYC) discussed dietary data and nutritional and health issues of concern in SE Asia. Relevant stakeholders reviewed the latest data, approaches and identified gaps for improved strategy and action in tackling persistent stunt and increasing double-burden of malnutrition in some MIYC populations in the region. Read More
Precision Agriculture and Gene Editing Technology for Sustainable Food Production
18 & 19 September 2024, Malaysia & Singapore
Seminars organized in Malaysia and Singapore brought together key stakeholders to discuss advancements in agri-food technologies. Topics discussed included safety, regulations, and communication strategies for precision agriculture and gene editing, as well as the potential of these technologies in promoting sustainable food production. Read More
Nutrition Policies, Action Plans and Strategic Development for School-aged Children in Malaysia
15 January 2025, Malaysia
As part of a collaborative research project with University of Leeds (UK), this workshop focusing on the double burden of malnutrition in school-age children by reviewing nutrition policies and action plans in Malaysia. Key discussions included research findings, regional policy insights, and stakeholder collaboration.
Advancing Gut Microbiome Research for Applications in Health and Food Innovation
25 – 27 November 2024, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This regional symposium shared the latest updates in microbiome research, from clinical to translational science and applications. Experts discussed topics including dietary recommendations, technological innovations, product development, regulatory developments, and consumer insights. A microbiome research forum held in conjunction focused on regional research opportunities, fostering collaborations, and advancing funding for public health-focused projects. Read More
Nutrition Labeling and Claims
15 November 2024, Hanoi, Vietnam
The seminar brought together regulators, researchers, scientists, and relevant food industry personnel from Vietnam and other SEA countries. Sharing updates on ASEAN’s harmonization efforts in nutrition labelling and claims, experts also discussed the latest issues including criteria and scientific substantiation of nutrition labels and claims. Read More
Improving MIYC Nutrition and Health Data in Southeast Asia
14 November 2024, Bangkok
This seminar and workshop on maternal and young child nutrition (MIYC) discussed dietary data and nutritional and health issues of concern in SE Asia. Relevant stakeholders reviewed the latest data, approaches and identified gaps for improved strategy and action in tackling persistent stunt and increasing double-burden of malnutrition in some MIYC populations in the region. Read More
Precision Agriculture and Gene Editing Technology for Sustainable Food Production
18 & 19 September 2024, Malaysia & Singapore
Seminars organized in Malaysia and Singapore brought together key stakeholders to discuss advancements in agri-food technologies. Topics discussed included safety, regulations, and communication strategies for precision agriculture and gene editing, as well as the potential of these technologies in promoting sustainable food production. Read More
PUBLICATIONS
Demographic variation and socioeconomic inequalities associated with the triple burden of malnutrition in Vietnamese children aged 6 months to 9 years old: Findings from the Vietnamese General Nutrition Survey 2020
February 2025, BMJ Public Health
This study explored the prevalence of double burden of malnutrition among Vietnamese children, focusing on its demographic and socioeconomic determinants, as well as the links between undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies, using data from the Vietnam General Nutrition Survey 2020. Read More
Role of the Gut Microbiome in Human Health: A Report of the ILSI South East Asia Region Gut Microbiome Conference Series
October 2024, Academic Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology (AJGH)
A comprehensive report from the ILSI SEA Region Gut Microbiome Conference Series held on October 28–29, 2021, focusing on scientific advances in gut microbiome research. Read More
The Role of Complementary Feeding Practices in Addressing the Double Burden of Malnutrition among Children Aged 6–23 Months: Insight from the Vietnamese General Nutrition Survey 2020
September 2024, Nutrients
This study examined the demographic and socioeconomic determinants of IYCF practices, and their impact on nutrition status of children aged 6–23 months from the Vietnam General Nutrition Survey 2020. Read More
Micronutrient deficiencies and the double burden of malnutrition in Vietnamese female adolescents: a national cross-sectional study in 2020
August 2024, The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific
This study analyzed data in the nationally representative Vietnam General Nutrition Survey 2020 to identify micronutrient deficiencies and malnutrition in female adolescents aged 10 to 18. Read More
Demographic variation and socioeconomic inequalities associated with the triple burden of malnutrition in Vietnamese children aged 6 months to 9 years old: Findings from the Vietnamese General Nutrition Survey 2020
February 2025, BMJ Public Health
This study explored the prevalence of double burden of malnutrition among Vietnamese children, focusing on its demographic and socioeconomic determinants, as well as the links between undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies, using data from the Vietnam General Nutrition Survey 2020. Read More
Role of the Gut Microbiome in Human Health: A Report of the ILSI South East Asia Region Gut Microbiome Conference Series
October 2024, Academic Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology (AJGH)
A comprehensive report from the ILSI SEA Region Gut Microbiome Conference Series held on October 28–29, 2021, focusing on scientific advances in gut microbiome research. Read More
The Role of Complementary Feeding Practices in Addressing the Double Burden of Malnutrition among Children Aged 6–23 Months: Insight from the Vietnamese General Nutrition Survey 2020
September 2024, Nutrients
This study examined the demographic and socioeconomic determinants of IYCF practices, and their impact on nutrition status of children aged 6–23 months from the Vietnam General Nutrition Survey 2020. Read More
Micronutrient deficiencies and the double burden of malnutrition in Vietnamese female adolescents: a national cross-sectional study in 2020
August 2024, The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific
This study analyzed data in the nationally representative Vietnam General Nutrition Survey 2020 to identify micronutrient deficiencies and malnutrition in female adolescents aged 10 to 18. Read More
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