Indonesian authorities have confirmed an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in pigs from a farm in Pulab Bulan, Riau Islands province, which supplies pork to Singapore. The disease, for which there is no vaccine, has led to the suspension of all live pigs and fresh meat exports from the island. The strain of ASF detected in the Pulab Bulan farm is new and may have been spread by wild boars or crows, with symptoms varying from previous cases in other regions. The Singapore Food Agency has halted imports of pork from the island, leading to a temporary shortage of fresh pork in the city-state. The World Organization for Animal Health has highlighted ASF as a growing concern for the global pork industry, as it not only affects pigs but also has negative effects on biodiversity and can survive in the environment for long periods.