Southeast Asia faces 'sleeper' food crisis from Hormuz fertiliser bottleneck

Southeast Asia faces a potential food crisis due to fertiliser supply bottlenecks caused by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about one-third of global seaborne fertiliser trade. The International Chamber of Commerce urges ASEAN member states to avoid export restrictions and calls for a UN-led initiative to secure fertiliser trade routes, highlighting unresolved negotiations between the US and Iran that could avert significant hunger in the region.

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