On 20 November 2025, the 7th ASEAN+3 Rectors’ Conference continued with a series of in-depth thematic discussions organized into three strategic clusters: (1) Sustainable agriculture, aquaculture, and food security; (2) Climate resilience, water resources, and environmental sustainability; and (3) Smart systems, digital tools, and innovation for development. The cluster discussions clarified the region’s shared challenges while opening new opportunities for long-term cross-border cooperation in research, data sharing, digital transformation, and high-quality human resource development among AS...