Issue 2 of Asian Seed & Planting Material (2025) offers timely regional updates on the sweeping impacts of agricultural and seed trade developments across the first half of the year. The tone is set by opening addresses from APSA’s President and Executive Director, reflecting on progress toward APSA’s strategic objectives over the past quarter. The cover feature delivers a consolidated snapshot of key news from across Asia and Oceania, providing essential context for understanding the volatility shaping the APAC seed landscape in H1 2025. This is complemented by concise summaries from APSA’s recent midyear meetings in Jakarta, including updates from the Working Group of Integrated Vegetable Seed Companies and national/local seed associations. Additional highlights include a heartfelt memoir from retiring APSA icon Jack Metzelaar, and coverage of the 9th Annual APSA–WorldVeg Breeding Consortium Workshop held in May in Tainan. The issue wraps up with a detailed APAC maize seed trade report, featuring the latest value and volume trends for imports and exports across the region.